OREANDA-NEWS. December 02, 2008. How can one buy equipment at the manufacturer’s price and who will help to install and provide service to it? The entrepreneurs could receive answers to these questions at the seminars held in all regions of Uzbekistan in the framework of the task to modernize and renew the industrial production, set by President Islam Karimov, reported the Official website www.gov.uz.

The seminars were organized by Techno Food Service company, which specializes in delivery of equipment for food industry. The press conference in Tashkent was devoted to the results of the company’s activity in this direction and further plans.

According to Techno Food Service director D.Kuchkarov, about 100 companies, mainly working in the small business and private entrepreneurship sector, were able to expand and optimize their production recently with participation of this company.

Thanks to direct supply contracts signed by Techno Food Service with foreign partners, Uzbek enterprises were provided with highly technological and power saving equipment, allowing to produce competitive goods.

These are equipment for production of flour, pasta, bread and confectionery, tomato paste, vegetable oil, processing of other agricultural produce, juice and mineral water, polyethylene packaging, stickers, etc.

Especially important for the non-stop work of the enterprises is that they are fully provided with services. The company specialists, trained at manufacturer plants, not only provide consultations on choosing the equipment and creating optimal conditions for its exploitation, but also organize its supply at manufacturer prices, conduct installation and launch works, train the personnel, provide warranty repairs and service, and help in purchasing spare parts.

In the first nine months of 2008, Techno Food Service provided services to its clients worth over UZS 250 million. Besides, the creation of new productions and expansion of the existing ones allow solving the problem of employment in the country. About 300 workplaces were created, including in the remote districts of Uzbekistan.

Among the company’s clients is Tashkent floor combine No.1, Ohangarondon, Khanabad plant Shirin Non and other enterprises, which through installation of new equipment could significantly increase the production volumes and improve the quality of their producs.

In accordance with the decree of the President of Uzbekistan of 28 August 2002 on stimulating development of the leasing system, Techno Food Service has expanded the spectrum of its services and recently launched a leasing company, Techno Inter Finance.

The company has simplified leasing receiving procedures and does not require additional guarantees from the clients. The equipment costing a certain amount serves as a guarantee, while the service specialists have to keep it in the working state.

Currently, marketing research is being conducted in order to provide competitive privileges for the customers on both local and foreign markets. The food industry of Uzbekistan has a huge potential, and its development will serve to increasing the volumes of export of locally manufactures products.