SEARCH FOR PARTNERS

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Index to Leads by Industry Page

Appliances 5

Construction 2

Confectionery 6

Cotton Processing 2

Electronics 2

Food Processing 1,6,7

Furniture 1

Gasoline 4

Information Services 3

Insurance 2

Jewelry 4

Machinery 4,7

Mining 3

Oil 3

Packaging 5

Power Systems 5

Real Estate 2

Rubber Products 7

Telecommunications 5

Tourism 7

Wood Processing 6

BISNIS

JUNE 1999

Published by the Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States (BISNIS)

U.S. Department of Commerce

International Trade Administration

ARMENIA

Industry: Food Processing

Company: Map

Map was founded in 1944 and privatized in 1995. The company specializes in the production of wine and brandy, natural

fruit juices, and canned fruits and vegetables. Its winery is one

of the oldest and largest in the country. Map owns 25 acres of

land in the fertile part of the Ararat Valley, which is famous for

its delicious fruits and vegetables. The company has 3,280 sq.

ft. of production and storage facilities on this land. Map’s

high-quality raw material suppliers are farms located near the

plant. The company cooperates with the U.S. Department of

Agriculture Representative Office in Armenia, which extended

a loan to Map’s local grape, fruit, and vegetable suppliers last

year. Map exports red wine and “Armavir” brandy to Russia,

Bulgaria, the Baltic States, and the United States.

Map is looking for a U.S. joint venture partner to supply

juice-processing and packaging equipment. It will contribute

its facilities and highly qualified staff. Significant financial resources are also available and can be invested in a joint project.

Contact: Alik Petrosian, President

Lenughi Village, Armavir Region

Armavir Province, Armenia

Tel: +374-47-66219; +374-1-406358 (cell phone)

Fax: +374-2-151550 Attn: George Isayan, BISNIS

Source: BISNIS Representative in Armenia

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Industry: Furniture

Company: Matp

Established in Armavir in 1995 as a joint-stock company,

Matp specializes in producing furniture, windows, and doors.

The company’s furniture factory is equipped with Italian machines valued at US$10 million. Matp owns production and

storage facilities of 53,700 sq. ft. Matp’s main clients are local

trading companies. Twenty percent of the company’s products are exported to Georgia. Matp conducts business with

Italian, Turkish, and UAE companies.

Matp is looking for a U.S. joint venture partner to increase

production output, upgrade technology, and enter new mar-
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kets. It is also interested in cooperation with American suppliers of paints, covers, and glue.

Contact: Misak Ter-Poghosian, President

P.O. Box 18

Armavir, Armavir Province, Armenia

Tel: +374-2-282-252, +374-1-408-507 (cell phone)

Fax: +374-2-282-252, +374-4-750-673

Source: BISNIS Representative in Armenia

AZERBAIJAN

Industry: Cotton Processing

Company: Daryal

Established in 1998, Daryal is a private company that employs 30 full-time and 10 part-time employees. The company

owns 2.5 hectares of land. Approximately half of the land is

used for storage, production of cotton, and gardens, while the

remaining land is available for new production facilities. The

company has agreements with farmers to finance 30 percent of

the total cost of raw cotton purchased by the company. It

processes raw cotton into fibers and filament. The plant’s production capacity equals 6,000 tons per year. The company’s

management has export experience. The company has a strong

reputation with the farmers and local communities.

The Daryal company seeks a U.S. partner to expand its capacity and product lines. Daryal will contribute its existing

cotton refining factory, warehouses, offices, equipment, means

of communication, vacant territory for further development,

highly qualified personnel, and foreign investment guarantees.

A U.S. partner is expected to provide financing, new technology, and management training. It has audited financial statements and can conduct business in English with the assistance of a translator.

Contact: Fikret Nasraddinzade

Rafik Zeynalov, President

House 164, Jalil Mamedguluzade Street

Baku, 370078, Azerbaijan

Tel/Fax: +99-412-977512

Source: BISNIS Representative in Azerbaijan

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Industry: Insurance

Company: Hayat

Hayat was established in 1992. The company specializes in

property, freight, health, and life insurance. It primarily insures

petrochemical enterprises. The company plans to expand its

business to include participation in transportation projects that

will be part of the East-West transportation corridor. It leases

48 sq. m. of office space, and its annual revenue from insurance

services totals US$100,000.

The company seeks a joint venture to increase the charter

capital of the company, enhance its managerial expertise, and

participate in large-scale projects. A business plan in Russian

is available upon request.

Contact: Gadjiyev Rafik, Chairman of the Board

20th January Street, 14th Block, 27/4, Apt. 5.

Sumgait, Azerbaijan

Tel: +99-264-58442/54335

Fax: +99-412-929765

Source: BISNIS Representative in Azerbaijan

GEORGIA

Industry: Electronics

Company: Tbilkhelsatsko

Tbilkhelsatsko, established in 1959, specializes in producing tachometers, fire-prevention equipment, oil-content control equipment, and electric household items. The company

owns equipment for metal processing. Its profits total US$45,000

annually. The company has international business experience

with shipbuilding companies in Ukraine, Russia, the Baltic States,

and Azerbaijan. It plans to expand its business to penetrate

the NIS and the Turkish market.

Tbilkhelsatsko seeks a U.S. business partner to expand its

product line.

Contact: Tamaz Bebhanishvili, General Manager

24-a Moscow Avenue

Tbilisi, 380037,Georgia

Tel: +995-8832-95-70-41

Fax: +995-8832-71-52-54

Source: BISNIS Representative in Georgia

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Industry: Real Estate/Construction

Company: Diplomat

The Tbilisi Municipality Diplomatic Corps Administrative

Department (Diplomat), established in 1992, is a public institution which provides various services to the diplomatic corps in

Tbilisi. Diplomat has formed a strategic partnership with

Cavunitex, a construction company. Cavunitex was established

in 1995, at the beginning of the privatization process in Georgia. Its activities include the purchase, rent and registration of

land, and obtaining usage rights. The company is involved in

developing housing and construction projects, and repair and

reconstruction projects. Cavunitex employs 350 people. Since

1997, the company has built 27,377 sq. m. of housing space and

is building 54,660 sq. m. more, due to be completed by 2000.

Diplomat and Cauvunitex seek a U.S. construction companies to organize joint production of construction and decorating materials. The companies offer the following projects to

prospective partners:

(1) Tbilisi Hotel at Vakhushti Bridge. The hotel will have 17

floors, 10 of which will be guest floors. A total of 16,000 sq. m.

of living space is proposed for the hotel project. The project is

estimated to cost US$23 million to complete. The estimated

break-even period is four years, according to the business plan

provided to the BISNIS representative in Georgia. (Copies available upon request.)

(2) Apartment Building on Saburtalo Street. This project includes the construction and outfitting of a Western-standard
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apartment building for the diplomatic corps in Tbilisi. Diplomat

already has commitments from several embassies to sign longterm leases when the building is completed. There will be 73

apartments in the building, with a total area of 18,000 sq. m.

The building will include the following services: swimming pool,

supermarket, nursery, sauna, café, and garage. The project

break-even period is less than five years.

(3) Trade Center on the Republic Square. The proposed trade

center will have two levels and will serve as a multifunctional

trade and exhibition center. The working area will total 10,000

sq. m. (5,000 sq. m. each level). The building will have large

halls, conference rooms, and a nightclub on the roof of the

building. The project costs are estimated at US$5-10 million,

with a break-even period of four years.

Contact: Levan Gvenetadze

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tel: +995-32-98-40-79

Fax: +995-32-98-40-78

or Construction Company Cavunitex Ltd.

Chicovani St. N9/11

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tel: +995-32-33-33-08

Fax: +995-32-33-01-14

Source: BISNIS Representative in Georgia

KAZAKHSTAN

Industry: Oil/Mining

Company: Modular Technology Corporation

Modular Technology Corporation, established in 1994, specializes in the development and implementation of new technologies for oil production and processing; and exploration,

production, and processing of oil, gold, and platinum in

Kazakhstan.

The firm also supervises various projects for Kazakhstani

companies. It has partnership agreements for several projects

including:

1) The Montazhinziniring project is specializing in the production of specific industrial equipment, construction work,

and starting and adjustment work. The company has 120 employees and its joint-stock capital is US$5 million.

2) The Zhetybay-quest and Uralskneftegasgeologiya

projects are specializing in geological research, drilling, and

infrastructure development.

3) The Didar, Artel Trud, and Shark projects are specializing

in exploration, drilling, and general oil field development.

In 1996, Modular Technology participated in a state program coordinated by the Ministry of Science for the production and installation of mini oil refineries in Kazakhstan. The

firm launched four units with a capacity of 4,000 - 10,000 tons

annually. The units are located throughout Kazakhstan (West

Kazakhstan Oblast, Aktyubinsk Oblast, and Almaty). The corporation owns a plant in Almaty where it currently is developing mini-refineries with production capacities of 100,000,

150,000, and 200,000 tons annually. In 1997, Modular Technology received a grant from the International Science and Technology Center based in Moscow for a three-year project -- an

installation for gathering spilled oil and for converting oil slurry.

The firm is currently negotiating to participate in the NATO

environmental project in Kazakhstan.

Modular Technology employs 16 people. Its office is located in an 11-story building in downtown Almaty. The company owns the building and rents out office space to various

Kazakhstani and foreign organizations. It has strong working

relationships with the Ministry of Science and the Ministry of

Energy, Industry, and Trade. Modular Technology holds licenses for the exploration and recovery of oil in two fields

located in a western Kazakhstan oblast; the development of

two gold deposits in western Kazakhstan; the production of

platinum in western Kazakhstan; and for coal processing in the

Karaganda Oblast.

Modular Technology seeks a U.S. joint venture partner/

investor to develop its oil and gold deposits in western

Kazakhstan. Business plans and feasibility studies in Russian

are available upon request. The company can conduct business in English

Contact: Vissarion Pak, General Director

10a Abay Prospect

Almaty, 480013, Kazakhstan

Tel: +7-3272-632802, 638524

Fax: +7-3272-638797

E-mail: aomi@kaznet.kz

or U.S. Embassy Commercial Service:

531 Seyfullin Prospect, 3rd Floor

Almaty 480083, Kazakhstan

Tel: +7-3272-587920

Fax: +7-3272-587922

E-mail: OAlmaty@doc.gov

Source: BISNIS Representative in Kazakhstan

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Industry: Information Services

Company: Kazakhstan Information Marketing Agency

The Kazakhstan Information Marketing Agency (KIMA), originally a USAID project established in 1995, specializes in collecting different types of market information in Kazakhstan and

other CIS countries; monitoring prices for food, industrial products, and services; market research (pharmaceuticals, gas, oil

transportation, and meat and dairy products); and publication

and distribution of informational bulletins. KIMA permanently

employs four people. It also has a network of 19 reporters

located in larger cities of Kazakhstan and adjacent countries of

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and China. Since November

1998, KIMA shares its management with the Kazakhstan Association of Food Enterprises, a Kazakhstani public organization. The association was established in 1996 and currently

has 25 members -- Kazakhstani companies. Since July 1998,

KIMA has been issuing two periodical publications: “Marketing of Food Products in Kazakhstan,” and “Review of the Agricultural Market in Kazakhstan.” According to the agency’s

representative, among KIMA’s clients in Kazakhstan are Halyk

Savings Bank, the Ministry of Agriculture, Central Asian Ameri-
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can Enterprise Fund, USAID, TACIS, Asian Development Bank,

and TengizChevrOil. In March 1999, KIMA signed a contract

with REUTERS to supply information on agricultural products

in Kazakhstan.

KIMA seeks a U.S. partner to collect, analyze, and market

the information on various products in Kazakhstan and other

CIS countries. The company can conduct business in English.

A business plan in Russian is available upon request.

Contact: Sergey Morozov, General Director

87 Aksay-4, apt. 46

Almaty, 480062, Kazakhstan

Tel: +7-3272-24-05-40

Fax: +7-3272-27-23-42

E-mail: kimaia@iname.com

or U.S. Embassy Commercial Service:

531 Seyfullin Prospect, 3rd Floor

Almaty, 480091, Kazakhstan

Tel: +7-3272-58-79-20

Fax: +7-3272-58-79-22

E-mail: OAlmaty@cs.doc.gov

Source: BISNIS Representative in Kazakhstan

KYRGYZSTAN

Industry: Jewelry

Company: Opal, Ltd.

Opal, Ltd., was established in 1991 as a private company

and is a family business. Currently, the company specializes in

producing jewelry (rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and

bracelets with precious metals and semiprecious stones). Opal

has 12 employees and owns 800 sq. m. of land, 260 sq. m. of

industrial space, and 100 sq. m. of space available for industrial, office or other commercial use. At present, the company’s

annual sales total US$70,000.

The company seeks a U.S. partner to establish a joint venture to produce, trade and/or distribute jewelry. Opal is a member of the Association of Jewelers of Kyrgyzstan. The firm will

contribute its industrial space, qualified work force, and assistance in obtaining required certificates and permits. A future

business partner would supply modern jewelry design products and technology.

Contact: Lidiya Strelnikova, Director

127, Chui Prospect, #69

Bishkek, 720011, Kyrgyzstan

Tel: +996-312-291496, 288373

Tel/Fax: +996-312-543389

Or Commercial Section of the U.S.

Embassy-Bishkek

171, Prospect Mira

Bishkek, 720016, Kyrgyzstan

Tel: +996-312-551241

Fax: +996-312-551264

E-mail: mukambaevaibx@state.gov

Source: BISNIS Representative in Kyrgyzstan

MOLDOVA

Industry: Gasoline

Company: Unor-Gaz

Unor-Gas, a joint-stock company with Moldavian, Russian,

and Cyprus capital, was established in 1997. The company’s

statutory capital totals US$350,000. The company specializes

in importing liquid gasoline from Russia. In addition, it processes, stores, and distributes gasoline in Moldova, Romania,

Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. The company is located in the

western part of Moldova at the border with Romania. UnorGaz owns a gasoline storage of 10 tankers (2,000 cu. m.), a

railway terminal, a network of gas stations in the region, and

pumping and power stations. Its assets are valued at US$2.1

million. Currently, the company is constructing a gas distribution terminal to deliver processed gasoline to customers in

Moldova and abroad. It intends to process 60,000 tons of

gasoline annually, 80 percent of which will be exported and the

remaining 20 percent will be sold locally. According to the

business plan, Unor-Gaz estimates annual profits to reach

US$1.5 million.

Unor-Gaz is looking for a U.S. partner to complete construction of the gasoline distribution terminal, process gasoline in

Moldova, and export the finished products to Europe.

Contact: Victor Popushoi, Director

Mobias Intelligent Finance

Str. Florilor 28/1

Chisinau, 2068, Moldova

Tel: +3732-430384

Fax: +3732-430385

(Note: Mobias Intelligent Finance represents Unor-Gaz interests in cooperation with foreign investors.)

Source: BISNIS Representative in Moldova

KHABAROVSK REGION, RUSSIA

Industry: Machinery

Company: Khabarovsk Machine Tool Plant

The Khabarovsk Machine Tool Plant, privatized in 1993,

employs 206 persons. It manufactures diversified tools, including table drilling, screw-cutting, lathe machinery, and

on-table wood processing equipment. Market research has

revealed a great demand for small and inexpensive wood working units that operate directly in the felling areas. The

Khabarovsk Machine Tool Plant has designed a portable machine that processes small remnants from wood cuttings. The

company successfully conducted a number of pilot tests.

The plant seeks a joint venture partner to develop industrial production of new equipment. A business plan and presentation materials are available. The plant will contribute its

existing production facilities for the project.

Contact: Vladimir Lebedko

20 Promyshlennaya Street

Khabarovsk, 680031, Russia

Tel: +7-4212-379-545 or 379-560

Fax: +7-4212-379-562

Source: BISNIS Representative in Khabarovsk
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MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA

Industry: Telecommunications

Company: ATLAS

A private Russian company, ATLAS was established in

1993. ATLAS is an official distributor of satellite equipment for

STN ATLAS Elektronik GmbH and Nortel DASA from Germany

for the NIS and Baltic States. The Russian company is also

registered by INMARSAT as a service-provider for satellite

communications (ISP Code # 9215). It is also a joint venture

partner for SEDAB GmbH (Germany). ATLAS has extensive

trade experience with other Western companies such as PTT

Telecom (Netherlands), France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, and

has purchased from Glocom Inc., (U.S.). Its annual equipment

sales total US$1.1 million.

Currently, ATLAS seeks a U.S. telecommunications company (preferably satellite communications firm) which is not

represented in the Russian market and seeks to promote its

product and services in the Russian market as a long-term venture. ATLAS will provide market analysis, and certification

and licensing, and will organize distribution and repair service.

The Russian company is experienced and flexible in considering the specific needs of foreign companies. The establishment of a joint venture is possible. ATLAS’s readiness for the

immediate import of equipment is supported by the company’s

financial soundness.

Contact: Konstantin Poustovoit, General Director

Veskovsky Pereulok, 4

Moscow, 103030, Russia

Tel: +7-095-973-4643 (direct); 978-3300; 973-4640

Fax: +7-095-250-5317

E-mail: K.Poustovoit@relcom.ru

E-mail: atlas@atlas-satcom.msk.ru

Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

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Industry: Packaging

Company: Pakketti Group

The private company Pakketti Group produces and imports

packaging materials (polymeric, cardboard) and equipment for

packaging bulk foodstuffs. Since it was established in 1995,

Pakketti has been placing special orders with foreign companies to print on polymeric and cardboard materials. This product is then delivered to Russia for distribution. Pakketti has

also been involved in supplying equipment for the food processing industry. Pakketti is a regular customer and exclusive

distributor for such foreign companies as Eurocellofan S.R.L.,

Cofibox, Mondial Pak, Schiavi from Italy; Cofinec from Hungary, Astro from the Czech Republic, and Uniflex from Poland.

In Russia, Pakketti works with Moscow companies (50 percent), and regional companies (50 percent). The Russian company employs 60 people and has facilities in Moscow, Bryans,

Krasnoyarsk, and Tver. Its annual sales amount to US$10 million.

Pakketti seeks U.S. business partners for the following

projects:

(1) Supply U.S.-made equipment for flexographic printing

(equipment needed: eight-color flexographic printing machine

for polymeric materials, duplex nonsolvent laminator, and machine for cutting polymeric rolls (type slitter-rewinder).

(2) Supply U.S.-made secondhand equipment for packaging bulk products. This equipment will be resold in Russia.

The Russian company has developed a business plan in

Russian and studied the demand for packaging materials to be

produced under the joint project. The management can obtain

guarantees from the Governor of the Krasnoyarsky Region and

the President of the Tatarstan Republic.

Contact: Alexey Leonidovich Chursin, General Director

Dmitriy Anatolievich Mishakov, Representative,

contact for U.S. companies

Pavlovskaya St., 6

Moscow, 113093, Russia

Tel: +7-095-237-3225; 236-4067; 236-1553

Fax: +7-095-737-7276

E-mail: pakketti@dialup.ptt.ru

Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

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Industry: Power Systems/Appliances

Company: NPO Machinostroyeniya

NPO Machinostroyeniya serves as the Federal Research

and Production Center. It is one of the largest aerospace enterprises in Russia. Its major projects include the development of

cruise missile complexes for the Russian Navy, the development of the intercontinental ballistic missile complex SS-19, and

the development of space complexes and satellites. Furthermore, the company is a primary contractor for the Russian Ministry of Economy to develop integrated information systems.

Additionally, the company developed a number of cutting-edge

information technology solutions.

Currently, the company seeks U.S. business partners for

the following projects:

(1) Development of “directory systems” and elements of

object information filing for a wide range of industries, including airports, railroads, sea and river ports, and stock exchanges.

(2) Manufacturing of solar power plants based on photoelectric converters. The company has begun improving its

technological production processes. Its management believes

that the proposed solar power products have several advantages compared to existing products, including gradual increase

of capacity due to a modular principle of production, wider

spectrum of household, and industrial applications.

(3) Manufacturing of thermal solar panels for drying plants,

including fruit, tea, tobacco, and coffee beans. The company

has already produced more than 700 sq. m. of thermal panels

for tobacco dryers under a contract with ITC Ltd., India.

(4) Manufacturing of alternative power systems, including

solar collectors, hot water supply plants, selective absorption

covering, and multifunctional power plants that supply hot

water, heat, ventilation, and conditioning.
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(5) Manufacturing of household water desalinating systems.

Contact: Andrey Smirnov, Manager

33 Gagarin Street, Reutov

Moscow Region, 143952, Russia

Tel: +7-095-301-9459

Fax: +7-095-302-2001

Source: U.S. Department of Defense

NIZHNIY NOVGOROD REGION, RUSSIA

Industry: Wood Processing

Company: Meleuz Lumber Mill

Established in 1976, Meleuz Lumber Mill employs 220 employees. The company owns 15,000 sq. m. of production space.

Its annual sales total US$2.5 million. The company specializes

in manufacturing wooden cases and furniture.

The company seeks a U.S. partner to produce polyethylene/polypropylene bags for fertilizers and foodstuffs. A business plan in Russian is available upon request.

Contact: Alexander Petrovich Stepanov, Director

Nikolay Pavlovich Bocharov, Chief Engineer

Meleuz, 453310

Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia,

Tel: +7-34764-21324, 21830

Fax: +7-34764-21535

Source: BISNIS Representative in Nizhniy Novgorod

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Industry: Confectionery

Company: Trading House BULAT

An open joint-stock company, Trading House BULAT employs 250 workers. Established in 1993, this Russian company

is involved in the retail of food, the export of wood to Finland,

and the auto service and repair business. BULAT leases 6 hectares of land and owns production facilities, retail outlets, and

warehouses. It has 5,000 sq. m. of space available for joint

projects. Its annual sales amount to US$2.4 million. BULAT

has 6 years of experience working with foreign companies.

BULAT is interested in establishing a joint venture with a

U.S. company to bake bread products and produce confectionery. An American partner would provide equipment. The Russian company will contribute production space as well as working capital. A business plan in English and Russian is available upon request. BULAT can conduct business in English.

Contact: Alexander Vitalievich Tetenkin, General Director

ul. Chekhova 8

Kirov, 610005, Russia

Tel: +7-8332-62-44-38

Fax: +7-8332-62-13-22

Source: BISNIS Representative in Nizhniy Novgorod

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

Industry: Food Processing

Company: Astvatsatryan

The private company Astvatsatryan was established in

1991. Currently, it employs 21 people and owns 6.26 hectares

of land and 1,940 sq. m. of production facilities. The company

specializes in cultivating potatoes, a primary agricultural product in the northwestern region of Russia. However, the region

lacks potato-processing facilities, and most of its potato-based

products (i.e., chips, and frozen french fries) are imported. To

capitalize on this market opportunity, Astvatsatryan has financed and built a potato-processing plant with a production

capacity of 840 metric tons of french-fries. In 1996, the capital

assets of the farm equaled to US$4.26 million, excluding the

value of the land. The plant is highly ranked by the Russian

Ministry of Agriculture Commission, the Corporation of Farmer

Movement (U.S.), and the State Property Committee. In 1994,

the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

(EBRD) included the Astvatsatryan project in its priority projects

list. American (including VOCA volunteers), Italian, and Canadian consultants provided advice during construction.

As construction has been completed, the company seeks

to acquire equipment. The Russian company is looking for an

American company to supply equipment either through a joint

venture or through leasing. The Russian company will consider other forms of cooperation. A business plan in Russian

and English is available upon request.

Contact: Vailiy Astvatsatryan

P.O. Box 76

St. Petersburg, 192281, Russia

Tel/Fax: +7-812-178-3919

Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

TOMSK REGION, RUSSIA

Industry: Food Processing

Company: Provansal, Ltd.

Provansal, Ltd., was established in 1994. The company

specializes in producing foodstuffs. It employs 48 people, and

its annual production volume totals 2,500 tons. The company

plans to expand its business to include producing high-quality

margarine.

The company seeks a joint venture with a U.S. partner to

establish the first facility for margarine production in the Tomsk

Oblast. The company will contribute its production space, highly

qualified work force, and developed customer base in the Siberian region. The potential partner would contribute modern

equipment for margarine production.

Contact: Alexander Proskurin, Deputy Director

1-a, Profsojuznaya St.

Tomsk, Russia

Tel: +7-3822-729352, 729354

Fax: +7-3822-729187

Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk
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Industry: Machinery

Company: Geofit

Geofit, a joint-stock company, is a subsidiary of the Eastern

Petroleum Company (VNK). Established in 1997, the company

specializes in developing and manufacturing equipment and

technology for the oil industry, and geophysical research and

development of oil deposits. Geofit holds the licenses required

for its business. It employs 217 people, and its annual sales

total US$2.5 million.

The company seeks a joint venture to manufacture drilling

systems, and control and monitoring systems, specifically designed for the development of horizontal and slanted wells. A

feasibility study is available upon request.

Contact: Igor Terekhin, Vice President

6, Kolarovsky Tract

Tomsk, 634050, Russia

Tel: +7-3822-447020

Fax: +7-3822-447359

Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

YAROSLAVL REGION, RUSSIA

Industry: Rubber Products

Company: Yaroslavlreztechnika

Yaroslavrezintekhnika (Yaroslavl Rubber Technologies) was

founded in 1936 and privatized in 1992. Currently, the company

employs 2,719 people and owns 220,000 sq. m. of production

facilities and 846,000 sq. m. of land. The company manufactures industrial rubber products: form components; driving,

ventilator, and assembly belts; technical cloths, rubber mixtures; glues; and gloves. It sells its products to retailers and

wholesalers in Russia and the NIS. In addition, the company is

a supplier to Bayer (Germany) and DuPont (U.S.).

Currently, Yaroslavrezintekhika seeks a joint venture with a

U.S. company to produce rubber gloves.

Contact: Andrey Krutikov, General Director

Dmitriy Chebarykov, Head Manager of the

Foreign Economics Committee

Yaroslavrezintekhika

Yaroslavl, 150036, Russia

Tel: +7-0852-384504, 382195, 382300

Fax: +7-0852-384248, 384534

'Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

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Industry: Food Processing

Company: Feniks

The private company Feniks is a small business involved in

the following business activities: producing packaging materials, hydro-isolation, bottling of oils, and trucking. Its 1997

sales totaled US$250,000. Feniks has developed strong client

bases in Yaroslavl, Vologda, Arkhangelsk, Saratov, Volgogorad,

Murmansk Oblast, and the Komi Republic. In Yaroslavl Oblast,

the company owns and operates four retail stores.

Currently, Feniks seeks a partner to jointly bottle vegetable

oil and produce and package soap. In addition, it is interested

in becoming a distributor of U.S.-made autonomous heating

units.

Contact: Yuriy Boldin, Director

Sobornaya Square, 4

Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, 152901, Russia

Tel: +7-0855-523695; 523411

Fax: +7-0855-21748

'Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

UKRAINE

Industry: Food Processing

Company: Krushynka-Orchard

Krushynka-Orchard was established in 1993 and privatized

in 1995. The company is involved in orchards and the production of berries. It is located 20 kilometers from Kiev.

The company would like to establish a joint venture with an

American company to process fruit, and produce juice, jams,

and other related products.

Contact: Anatoliy Kosyukha, Kiev Representative

45/1, Entuziastiv Vul., Suite 28

Kiev, 252147, Ukraine

Tel/Fax: +380-44-555-4657

Source: BISNIS Representative in Ukraine

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Industry: Tourism

Company: Ukrtechintur

Ukrtechintur is a leading travel agency in Ukraine. Established in 1991, the company is involved in international travel

and tourism services. In addition, the company publishes travel

guides and brochures. Its annual sales are US$3.4 million.

Ukrtechintur is the only Ukrainian company representing the

Chinese State Travel Agency in Ukraine and works with a number of companies from Eastern and Western Europe.

The company seeks a partnership with an American travel

agency and is interested in representing U.S. travel agencies in

Ukraine.

Contacts: Oleh Volkov, General Director

Victor Vykhran, Commercial Director

5-b, Melnykova Vul.

Kiev, 254053, Ukraine

Tel: +380-44-219-1919, 216-7916

Fax: +380-44-274-0571

E-mail: ukrtech@britania.kiev.ua

Source: BISNIS Representative in Ukraine
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