BISNIS Trades & Tenders, September 7, 1998 -- Part 2

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INDEX OF LEADS:
LEAD 1 - VACUUM MOLDING MACHINE - ARMENIA
LEAD 2 - FOOD PACKAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - RUSSIA
LEAD 3- TIRES - RUSSIA
LEAD 4- FOOD - RUSSIA
LEAD 5- STEEL PRODUCTION - RUSSIA
LEAD 6-FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT - RUSSIA
LEAD 7 - PRIVITIZATION TENDER - AZERBAIJAN
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LEAD #1: VACUUM MOLDING MACHINE - ARMENIA
6A. CONTACT:
6B. MR. ARSHAK FAHRADYAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
6C. ERKGUNMET JSC
NO.L 49TH STREET OF ARABKIR, YEREVAN-37, ARMENIA
PHONE: (374-2) 259-021 OR 259-502
8. FAX: (374-3) 906-018
PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY DIRECTLY, AND
SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE TO:
AMEMBASSY YEREVAN
ATTN: GEORGE ISAYAN
BISNIS REPRESENTATIVE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON DC 2O521-7O2O
TEL: (374-2) 524-661/151-551
FAX: (374-2) 151-550
8A.
9. 101
9A.
LOA. 8477.40
11. COMMENTS:

PRODUCT DATA
MACHINE PLUS PLAIN SHEET MAKING MACHINE AND CUTTING
KNIFE MACHINE WITH COMPLETE SET OF SUPPLIES (PP, PE,
PS, HIPS, AND PVC USED FOR FOODSTUFFS)
B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL DATA: 22O V, 5O
HZ WITH THE HIGHEST EFFICIENCY
C. QUANTITY: 1 SET
D. U.S. DOLLAR VALUE: 25O,OOO
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: IMMEDIATELY
F: OTHER INFORMATION: NA

RESPONSE DATA
A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX, E-MAIL
C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY: N
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: CATALOGUES,
PRICE LISTS, DELIVERY OPTIONS AND PRICES CIF YEREVAN
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICES, QUALITY, IN-TIME
DELIVERY
F. OTHER INFORMATION: NA

COMPANY DATA
A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: PRIVATE, JOINT STOCK COMPANY
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1955
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 71
D. ANNUAL SALES: USO 330,000
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: NA
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: ARMIMPEXBANK
2 NALBANDYAN ST.,YEREVAN, ARMENIA
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: NONE
H. OTHER INFORMATION: NA

POST REMARKS: ERKGUNMET WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1955 AS A
STATE COMPANY AND TURNED INTO JOINT STOCK COMPANY IN
1995. THE COMPANY SPECIALIZES IN RECYCLING AND TRADE OF
SCRAP METAL. THE COMPANY ALSO HAS FACILITIES FOR
MANUFACTURING PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM ITEMS.
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LEAD #2: FOOD PACKAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - RUSSIA
6A. CONTACT:
6B. ALEXANDR SOKOLOV, GENERAL DIRECTOR
6C. ALANEX
57/A 100-LET VLADIVOSTOKU AVE., OFF. #202
VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA 690000
7. TEL: (7-4232) 429-252, 429-868, 478-736
8. FAX: (7-4232) 429-252, 429-868
E-MAIL: ALANEX@GIN.GLOBAL-ONE.RU
9. 102
10A. HS 3923 PSP CONTAINERS
10B. HS 390950 PACKING FILM
11. COMMENTS: N/A

PRODUCT DATA
A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FOR HS 3923:
DISPOSABLE PSP CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS;
FOR HS 390950: PVX STRETCH FILM, PP, AND PVC
THERMO-SHRINKING FILM
B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION/TECHNICAL DATA: FOR
HS 3923: CAPACITY - 200 GRAM TO 1.5 KILOGRAM;
FOR HS 390950: FOR STRETCH FILM: WIDTH - 350
AND 400 MM, THICKNESS - 15 MICRONS; FOR THERMO-SHRINKING FILM:
WIDTH - 350 AND 400 MM,
THICKNESS - 20 MICRON
C. QUANTITY: FOR HS 3923: 500,000 ASSORTED
PIECES; FOR HS 390950: 600 - 700 ROLLS PER
MONTH
D. DOLLAR VALUE: N/A
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: REGULARLY
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

RESPONSE DATA
A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN IF POSSIBLE
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: BY E-MAIL
C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY: N/A
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: PRICE-LIST, C
ATALOGS OR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICE
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA
A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: MANUFACTURING
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1994
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 14
D. ANNUAL SALES: USD 3 MILLION
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: N/A
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: DALRYBBANK, 51
SVETLANSKAYA STREET, VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: N/A
H. OTHER INFORMATION: ALANEX PRODUCES PACKING
MATERIALS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS. THE COMPANY IS
ALSO A DEALER FOR A GERMAN AND SOUTH KOREAN
FOOD-PROCESSING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS IN THE
RUSSIAN FAR EAST.
I. POST REMARKS: N/A
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LEAD #3: TIRES -RUSSIA
6B. TIMOFEY SOLONEVICH, PRESIDENT
6C. DELTA-FINANS
3/A SUKHANOVA STREET, OFF. #205
VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA 690000
7. TEL: (7-4232) 260-817
8. FAX: (7-4232) 260-817
E-MAIL: DELTA.FIN@VLD.GLOBAL-ONE.RU
9. 102
10A. HS 4011 TIRES
11. COMMENTS: N/A

PRODUCT DATA
A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: VARIOUS SIZES
FOR VARIOUS VEHICLES
B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION/TECHNICAL DATA: N/A
C. QUANTITY: 2-3 40 FOOT CONTAINERS PER MONTH
D. DOLLAR VALUE: N/A
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: REGULARLY
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

RESPONSE DATA
A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN IF POSSIBLE
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: BY E-MAIL
C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY: N/A
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: PRICE-LIST AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: N/A
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA
A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAILING
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1996
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 15
D. ANNUAL SALES: USD 250,000 - 1,000,000
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: N/A
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: SBEBANK, 59
PROSPEKT KRASNOGO ZNAMENI, VLADIVOSTOK,RUSSIA
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: N/A
H. OTHER INFORMATION: THE COMPANY IS INVOLVED
IN RETAILING AND REPAIR OF RUSSIAN AND IMPORTED
AUTOMOBILE TIRES.
I. POST REMARKS: N/A
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LEAD #4: FOOD GOODS - RUSSIA
6A. CONTACT:
6B. ANATOLY STRIZHKOV, GENERAL DIRECTOR
6C. AGRO SEVERO-VOSTOK
16 KOLYMSKAYA STREET,
MAGADAN, RUSSIA 685000
7. TEL: (7-41322) 419-96, 516-97
8. FAX: (7-41322) 944-45
9. 102
10A. HS 0203 PORK
10B. HS 0202 BEEF
10C. HS 020710 CHICKEN LEGS
11. COMMENTS: N/A

PRODUCT DATA
A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FOR HS 0203:
BONE-FREE PICNIC PARTS; FOR HS 0202: IN BLOCKS
FOR MAKING SAUSAGES
B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION/TECHNICAL DATA: N/A
C. QUANTITY: N/A
D. DOLLAR VALUE: N/A
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: REGULARLY
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

RESPONSE DATA
A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN IF POSSIBLE
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: BY FAX OR MAIL
C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY: N/A
D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: PRICE-LIST
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICE AND RUSSIAN
CERTIFICATION AND LABELING
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA
A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: MANUFACTURING
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1996
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 12
D. ANNUAL SALES: USD 250,000 - 1,000,000
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: N/A
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: SBS-AGRO, 6
BOLDYREVA STREET, MAGADAN, RUSSIA
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: N/A
H. OTHER INFORMATION: AGRO SEVERO-VOSTOK IS A
PRIVATE FOOD-PROCESSING COMPANY WHICH PRODUCES
MAINLY SAUSAGES AND FISH PRODUCTS.
I. POST REMARKS: N/A
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LEAD #5: Steel Production in Russia

TITLE: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WITH THE WORLD'S LEADING STEEL PRODUCER

SUBJECT COUNTRY(IES): RUSSIA

POST OF ORIGIN: MOSCOW

SERIES: INTERNATIONAL MARKET INSIGHT (IMI)

ITA INDUSTRY CODE: MTL

DATE OF REPORT (YYMMDD): 980820

DELETION DATE (YYMMDD): 981220

AUTHOR: NICK MIKHAILOV

APPROVING OFFICER: MATTHEW EDWARDS

OFFICER'S TITLE: COMMERCIAL OFFICER

NUMBER OF PAGES: 2

Summary
Following is information on a major Russian steel mill upgrading
project which may presedt commercial opportunities for U.S. companies.

Brief Project Description
Magnitogorsk Metallurgical Kombinat (MMK) is one of the most important rolled steel manufacturers in Russia and in the world. It has recently switched from open hearth blast furnaces to two 370-ton converters with a third one to be installed soon. MMK's subsidiary, JSC Ogneupor (Refractory Works) is capable of producing only traditional refractories, like alumina. The switch to converters, however, requires dolomite and magnesia-carbon refractories used for lining the converters. Currently, MMK is purchasing these refractories from outside sources and paying a premium for the product and its transportation to Magnitogorsk, Russia. Only the dolomite is available from a near by quarry.

The total cost for the new refractory plant construction, outfitting and start-up was assessed at $60 million with estimated repayment period of 6-7 years. MMK is now looking for a partner to provide financing, equipment, technical assistance and management of the operation. MMK claims it will consider various types of involvement from foreign interested parties.

Business Plan
A business plan has been prepared outlining the required steps for realization of the project, and MMK has undertaken the initial stages of the project. To date approximately $20 million has been invested in construction of the facility and equipment to produce the required dolomite and magnesia-carbon refractories. However, direct investment in the project by MMK has stopped as assets were re-channelled to the cold-rolling mill A2000" project and the development of plant and equipment for recovery of coke by-products.

Contact Information
For additional information, a copy of the business plan, or to discuss possible cooperation, contact:
Mr. V.A. Osipov, General Director
JSC Ogneupor (MMK), 93 Kirov St., 455002 Magnitogorsk, Cheliabinsk Oblast, Russia
Tel. 7-3511-337157
Fax: 7-3511-337995
E-mail: oup@mmk.ru
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LEAD #6: FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT - RUSSIA
6A. CONTACT:
6B. MR. VLADIMIR MEDVEDEV, DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY MANAGER
6C. THE 'MAKFA' COMPANY
UCHASTOK 1, MELKOMBINAT #2 SETTLEMENT
454091 CHELYABINSK
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
7. PHONE: 7 (3512) 49-47-20
8. FAX: 7 (3432) 49-47-20, 49-47-09
9. 101
10. FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
11. COMMENTS: PRODUCT DATA
A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT TO PRODUCE INSTANT NOODLE SOUPS WITH THE CAPACITY OF 100,000 PIECES PER HOUR
B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION/TECHNICAL DATA: N/A
C. QUANTITY: ONE SET
D. EXPECTED U.S. DOLLAR VALUE: $ 1,000,000
E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: FEBRUARY 1999
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A
PAYMENT TERMS: LETTER OF CREDIT OR OTHER TERMS
SERVICE CONTACT NEEDED: N/A
SHIPPING TERMS: CIF CHELYABINSK
WHO/WHAT IS THE END USER: THE 'MAKFA' COMPANY

RESPONSE DATA:
A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN/ENGLISH
B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX
C. DIRECT MANUFACTURER ONLY: N
D: INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (CATALOGS), PRICE LISTS, TERMS OF DELIVERY
E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICE, QUALITY
F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA:
A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: MANUFACTURER OF MACARONI ITEMS
B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1937
C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 500
D. ANNUAL SALES: USD 1,000,000 AND MORE
E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: N
F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: AN AFFILIATE OF PROMSTROYBANK
26, UL. ENGELSA
454080 CHELYABINSK
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: NONE
H. OTHER INFORMATION: THE 'MAKFA' PRIVATE COMPANY IS INTERESTED IN ESTABLISHING
A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER.

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LEAD #7 : Tender Annoucement for Privitization Consulting - Azerbaijan

State property Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT on Financial Consulting for Privatization of Karadag Cement
Factory by an International Competition

1.The main purpose of the tender which is held according to the
Law on Tenders of the Azerbaijan Republic on the basis of an international
competition is to choose a financial consultant to the privatization
of Karadag Cement Factory (such factory being known hereinafter as the
Unit).

2.Juridical entities of the Azerbaijan Republic and foreign
pretenders (or their representatives) are eligible to participate in the tender
process which meet the following requirements:

* Companies that have successful consulting experience in
privatization of state enterprises and in their pre-sale preparation;
* Companies that have professional workers, having experience
corresponding to the international audit standards and financial
consulting.

3.The following documents should be submitted for participation in
the tender process:

3.1. Statement on participation at the tender, signed by the head of
the firm and confirmed by his seal (there is not an official application
form and the format is voluntary);

3.2. Tender proposal, reflecting the scope and the forms of proposals
and consulting services (in a sealed envelope);

3.3.The following important documents about the pretender:

- Documents, which show the pretender's name, juridical address,
phone, place of registration and properties;
* Confirmed copies of the article of association of the company;
* Confirmed copy of the license that authorizes the companies to
deal with the appropriate
activity;
* Information about experience in the consulting and audit
services market with demonstration of main projects in the area of
privatization;

4.0. Subject of the tender is the minimum volume of the work and
services
to be provided to the Unit by the winner of the tender is as follows:
4.1. To prepare evaluation of the Unit;
4.2. To prepare investment documents for the Unit;
4.3. To prepare memorandum of information for the Unit;
4.4. To give recommendations to the State Property Committee about
criteria for structure of operations and selection of investors;
4.5. To support the State Property Committee during evaluation of the
proposals for the conditions of the bid and for holding the
international tender.

5.0. The documents and proposals of the pretenders should be sent to
the following address:
Baku, Yusif Safarov Street 20, Room No. 608.
6.0. The term of giving tender proposals and other suggestions is from
08.25.98 to 09.28.98, between 10.00 and 18.00 local time.
6.0. The winner of the tender will be announced on 09.29.98 from
12:00 to 15:00 at the State Property Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic in Room No. 604.
7.0. For additional information about the tender please use the
following contacts: Baku, Yusif Safarov Street 20, Room No. 608. Tel: (99 412)
66-80-98; Fax: (99 412) 98-19-49.
8.0. For additional assistance, please contact BISNIS Representative
Seymour Khalilov at the American Embassy - Baku at tel: (99 412) 98 03 35 or
fax (99 412) 98 61 17.

This report is provided courtesy of the Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States (BISNIS)