BISNIS Trades & Tenders, December 10, 1999

BISNIS Trades & Tenders, December 10, 1999 -
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Table of Contents for Web Supplement:

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Lead #1: Procurement and Consulting Opportunities/

Asia Development Bank - Kyrgyzstan

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Table of Contents for this Document:

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Lead #1: Juice Processing and Packaging Equipment - Armenia

Lead #2: Tender - Insecticides - Kazakhstan

Lead #3: Tender - Oil Spill Control Equipment - Kazakhstan

Lead #4: Tender - Computer Equipment - Moldova

Lead #5: Berry Processing Equipment - Russia

Lead #6: Concrete Materials - Russia

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Lead #1

SUBJECT: (TOP) ARMENIA. TRADE OPPORTUNITY - JUICE PROCESSING AND PACKAGING

LINE AND SUGAR PRODUCTION LINE

CONTACT:

MR. ARTASHES GASPARIAN, DIRECTOR AND OWNER

ARTASHES CANNERY

DZORAGHBYUR VILLAGE, KOTAYK PROVINCE, ARMENIA

PHONE: (374-2) 644-710

FAX: (374-2) 151-550 (ATTN. G.ISAYAN, BISNIS)

COMMENTS:

PRODUCT DATA

A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

1. SMALL-SIZED JUICE PROCESSING AND PACKAGING LINE

2. SMALL-SIZED SUGAR PRODUCTION LINE

B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL DATA: N/A

C. QUANTITY: ONE SET OF EACH PRODUCTION LINE

D. U.S. DOLLAR VALUE: UP TO $100,000

E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: FEBRUARY 1, 2000

F: OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

RESPONSE DATA

A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX

C. FROM MANUFACTURERS ONLY: N/A

D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: PRICE LISTS, DELIVERY OPTIONS

E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICES, QUALITY

F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA

A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: PRIVATE

B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1991

C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 100

D. ANNUAL SALES: N/A

E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: N/A

F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: ANELIK BANK

4 HRACHYA KOCHAR ST., YEREVAN-33, ARMENIA

G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: N/A

H. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

POST REMARKS:

ARTASHES, ONE OF THE FIRST PRIVATE COMPANIES IN ARMENIA, WAS ESTABLISHED IN

1991. IT SPECIALIZES IN PRODUCTION OF JUICES, JAMS, AND PRESERVES, ALL MADE

FROM HIGH-QUALITY ARMENIAN FRUIT. THE COMPANY OWNS 16,000 SQ.FT. OF

PRODUCTION AND STORAGE FACILITIES LOCATED ON 5,000 ACRES OF LAND. THE

COMPANY'S PRESERVES ARE CERTIFIED IN THE U.S. AND ARE DISTRIBUTED IN

CALIFORNIA, MOSTLY IN LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN AREA.. ARTASHES WISHES TO UPGRADE ITS FACILITIES AND SEEKS A U.S. SUPPLIER OF JUICE-PROCESSING, JUICE-PACKAGING EQUIPMENT, AND A SUGAR PRODUCTION LINE.

PLEASE CONTACT THE COMPANY DIRECTLY AND SEND A COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE TO:

GEORGE ISAYAN - BISNIS REPRESENTATIVE

AMERICAN EMBASSY, YEREVAN

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

WASHINGTON DC 20521-7020

TEL: (374-2) 524-661/151-551

FAX: (374-2) 151-550

E-MAIL: ISAYANGX@YEREVANB.US-STATE.GOV

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Lead #2

TITLE: KAZAKHSTANI MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE: PROCUREMENT OF INSECTICIDES

SUBJECT COUNTRY: KAZAKHSTAN

POST OF ORIGIN: ALMATY

SERIES: INTERNATIONAL MARKET INSIGHT (IMI)

ITA INDUSTRY CODE: AGC

DATE OF REPORT (YYMMDD): 991208

AUTHOR: OKSANA CHUKREYEVA

APPROVING OFFICER: PATRICK SMELLER

OFFICER=S TITLE: COMMERCIAL OFFICER

1. THE KAZAKHSTANI MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE HAS ANNOUNCED A PROCUREMENT TENDER FOR INSECTICIDES TO COMBAT LOCUST. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A BID IS JANUARY 5, 1999. POST URGES INTERESTED U.S. FIRMS TO FOLLOW-UP ON THIS TRADE OPPORTUNITY.

2. LOCUST INFESTATION, BACKGROUND INFORMATION.

KAZAKHSTAN FACES A GROWING LOCUST THREAT. INDICATIONS ARE THAT LOCUST HAVE LAID EGGS IN UP TO 9 MILLION HECTARES. ALL EFFECTED AGRICULTURAL LAND SHOULD BE TREATED WITH CHEMICALS TO AVERT MASS LOCUST REPRODUCTION IN THE SPRING OF 2000. THE KAZAKHSTANI GOVERNMENT ALLOCATED 1.3 BILLION TENGE (ABOUT $9.4 MILLION) FOR THE PURCHASE OF INSECTICIDES.

3. THE INSECTICIDES SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN -- FEBRUARY-MARCH, 2000.

4. A TENDER DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE CAN BE OBTAINED FREE OF CHARGE AT THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE=S STATE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT.

5. TENDER BIDS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE=S STATE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A BID IS JANUARY 5, 2000.

6. ENVELOPES WITH TENDER BIDS WILL BE OPENED ON JANUARY 7, 2000 AT THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE=S STATE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF ALL POTENTIAL SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED THEIR BIDS.

7. U.S. COMPANIES WISHING TO OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER, SHOULD CONTACT:

STATE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

KAZAKHSTANI MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

ADDRESS: 49 ABAY PROSPECT, ROOM 206

ASTANA 473000, KAZAKHSTAN

TEL: 7 (3172) 32-39-53

FAX: 7 (3172) 32-45-41

CONTACT: MR. ERMEK USMANOV, HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

MS. NINA KIRPICHNIKOVA, LEADING SPECIALIST

CONTACTS AT THE U.S. EMBASSY COMMERCIAL SERVICE ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN:

ADDRESS: 531 SEYFULLIN STREET, 3RD FLOOR

ALMATY 480091, KAZAKHSTAN

TEL: 7 (3272) 58-79-18, 58-79-20

FAX: 7 (3272) 58-79-22

CONTACT: MR. PATRICK SMELLER, COMMERCIAL OFFICER

MS. OKSANA CHUKREYEVA, COMMERCIAL CLERK

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Lead #3

SUBJECT: INTERNATIONAL MARKET INSIGHT (IMI): PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES, DECEMBER 1999, KAZAKHSTAN,

SUMMARY: THIS CABLE ANNOUNCES A TENDER FOR AN APPROVED EBRD

FUNDED PUBLIC SECTOR AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT IN

KAZAKHSTAN. AKTAU PORT PROVISION OF OIL SPILL CONTROL

EQUIPMENT. END SUMMARY.

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND

OF THE UNITED STATES.

NOTE: COMPLETE CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED AT END OF REPORT.

POST OF ORIGIN: EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND

DEVELOPMENT (EBRD)

COUNTRY: UNITED KINGDOM

AUTHOR: GENE R. HARRIS, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER

KAZAKHSTAN

AKTAU PORT

PROVISION OF OIL SPILL CONTROL EQUIPMENT

INVITATION FOR TENDERS

THIS INVITATION FOR TENDERS FOLLOWS THE GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR THIS PROJECT, WHICH WAS PUBLISHED IN THE SUPPLEMENT TO PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AUGUST 1999.

AKTAU COMMERCIAL SEA PORT, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE PURCHASER, INTENDS USING PART OF THE PROCEEDS OF A LOAN FROM THE EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (THE BANK) TOWARDS THE COST OF THE PROVISION OF OIL SPILL CONTROL EQUIPMENT.

THE PURCHASER NOW INVITES SEALED TENDERS FROM SUPPLIERS FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT TO BE FUNDED FROM PART OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN:

PROVISION OF OIL SPILL CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR US EPA TIER 1 AND TIER 2 SPILLAGES TOGETHER WITH ALL ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT AT AKTAU COMMERCIAL SEA PORT, KAZAKHSTAN.

SUPPLY OF ASSOCIATED SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT INSURANCE, OFFLOADING AND COMMISSIONING, PROVISION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONAL MANUALS, TRAINING ON SITE, EMERGENCY CALL-OUT FACILITIES DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND INSPECTION AND REPORTING ON COMPLETION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD TOGETHER WITH NECESSARY REPAIRS.

TENDERING FOR CONTRACTS TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF A LOAN FROM THE BANK IS OPEN TO FIRMS FROM ANY COUNTRY. THE PROCEEDS OF THE BANK'S LOAN WILL NOT BE USED FOR PAYMENTS TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES OR FOR ANY IMPORT OF GOODS, IF SUCH PAYMENT OR IMPORT IS PROHIBITED BY A DECISION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL TAKEN UNDER CHAPTER VII OF THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS.

TENDER DOCUMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS BELOW STARTING FROM 24TH NOVEMBER 1999 UPON PAYMENT OF A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $200 OR ITS EQUIVALENT IN A CONVERTIBLE CURRENCY. TENDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 12:00 NOON LOCAL TIME, MONDAY 24TH JANUARY 2000.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING RECEIPT OF PAYMENT TO THE PORT EITHER VIA -

AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK

7 WORLD TRADE CENTER

NEW YORK, USA

USD CURRENT ACCOUNT NO. 730978

IN FAVOUR OF OJS "BANK CENTER CREDIT", ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN, FOR AKTAU BRANCH, REPUBLICAN STATE ENTERPRISE "AKTAU COMMERCIAL SEA PORT" ACCOUNT NO. 284803

OR VIA -

REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK

452 5TH AVENUE

NEW YORK

NY 10018, USA

USD CURRENT ACCOUNT NO. 608-211-214

IN FAVOUR OF OJS "BANK CENTER CREDIT", ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN, FOR AKTAU BRANCH, REPUBLICAN STATE ENTERPRISE "AKTAU COMMERCIAL SEA PORT" ACCOUNT NO. 284803

DOCUMENTS WILL BE POSTED FIRST CLASS ON RECEIPT OF WRITTEN PROOF OF PAYMENT. IF REQUESTED, THE DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROMPTLY DESPATCHED BY COURIER, BUT NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR LOSS OR LATE DELIVERY.

ALL TENDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A TENDER SECURITY OF US$40,000 OR ITS EQUIVALENT IN A FREELY CONVERTIBLE CURRENCY.

ONLY COMPANIES THAT PURCHASE THE TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT THEIR TENDER.

TENDERS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE OFFICE AT THE ADDRESS BELOW ON OR BEFORE 12:00 NOON LOCAL TIME ON MONDAY 24TH JANUARY 2000, AT WHICH TIME THEY WILL BE OPENED IN THE PRESENCE OF THOSE TENDERERS' REPRESENTATIVES WHO CHOOSE TO ATTEND.

A REGISTER OF POTENTIAL TENDERERS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THE TENDER DOCUMENTS MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE ADDRESS BELOW.

PROSPECTIVE TENDERERS MAY OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION FROM, AND INSPECT AND ACQUIRE THE TENDER DOCUMENTS AT THE OFFICE OF:

THE PORT DIRECTOR

AKTAU COMMERCIAL SEA PORT

AKTAU 46620

KAZAKHSTAN

TEL: &7 - 3292 - 334281

FAX: &7 - 3292 - 445101

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE EBRD AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES, READERS ARE REFERRED TO THE U.S. COMMERCIAL LIAISON OFFICE, EBRD CONTACT: GENE R. HARRIS, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EBRD, ONE EXCHANGE SQUARE, LONDON, EC2A 2EH, UNITED KINGDOM. TEL: 44-171-588-4027/28 OR 338-7490, FAX: 44-171-588-4026 OR 338-6487. EMAIL: LONDON.EBRDOFFICE.BOX#MAIL.DOC.GOV OR

MCKAINN#EBRD.COM.

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Lead #4

PREPARED BY VEACESLAV DODONU, BISNIS REPRESENTATIVE AT U.S. EMBASSY IN CHISINAU, MOLDOVA.

TENDER FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

THE NATIONAL AGENCY FOR PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (NAPP) ANNOUNCES A COMPETITION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT WITH THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE AS THE BENEFICIARY.

HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS:

1. SERVER A: 2 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: 2 CPU INTEL PENTIUM III/600 MHZ, 256 MB RAM ECC, DIMM, SCSI - 3, RAID 1 (2X9.1 GB) + RAID CONTROLLER, CD ROM, MONITOR SVGA 15" 1024X768, VIDEO CARD (4MB VIDEO MEMORY), OPTICAL DEVICE 2.6 GB, SCSI, NETWORK CARD 10-100 MB/S.

2. SERVER B: 2 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: 1 CPU INTEL PENTIUM III/500 MHZ, 256 MB RAM ECC DIMM, SCSI-3, RAID 1 (2X9.1 GB) + RAID CONTROLLER, CD ROM, MONITOR SVGA 15" 1024X768, VIDEO CARD (4MB VIDEO MEMORY), 4/8 GB TAPE DRIVE, CARD 10-100 MB/S.

3. SERVER C: 14 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: 1 CPU INTEL PENTIUM II/500 MHZ, 516 KB CACHE, 128 RAM ECC DIMM, SCSI-3 PCI, HDD 9 GB UW SCSI-3, CD ROM, MONITOR SVGA 15" 1024X768, VIDEO CARD (4MB VIDEO MEMORY), 4/8 GB TAPE DRIVE, CARD 10-100 MB/S.

4. WORKSTATIONS A: 11 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: 1 CPU CELERON 466 MHZ, 64 MB RAM DIMM, FDD 3.5", HDD 10.1 GB UATA 9.5 NS, CD ROM [40, MONITOR SVGA 15" 1024X768, VIDEO CARD (4MB VIDEO MEMORY), CARD 10 MB/S.

5. WORKSTATIONS B: 118 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: 1 CPU CELERON 433 MHZ, 32 MB RAM DIMM, FDD 3.5", HDD 8.4 GB UATA 9.5 NS, MONITOR SVGA 15" 1024X768, VIDEO CARD (4MB VIDEO MEMORY), CARD 10 MB/S.

6. INTERNAL MODEM: 42 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: OF THE TYPE ROBOTICS FAX MODEM-5.6 KBPS WITH POPULAR MODULATING STANDARDS AND SUPPORT OF DATA TRANSFER SPEEDS THROUGH LINES AND V.34, V.32 AND V32 BIS.

7. SCANNING DEVICE: 2 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: OF THE TYPE SCANJET HP 4100C WITH INTENSIFIED RESOLUTION, SCANNING SURFACE OF 216X356 CM, AUTOFEED.

8. PRINTER OF TYPE B: 18 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: OF TYPE HP LASER JET 1100, PARALLEL INTERFACE..

9. PRINTER OF TYPE C: 76 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: OF TYPE EPSON FX-1170

10. PRINTER OF TYPE D: 15 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: OF TYPE EPSON DFX-8000

11. NETWORK SWITCHES: 2 UNITS

CHARACTERISTICS: INTEL EXPRESS 10/100 SWITCH; 8 (12) 10/100 MB PORTS WITH A DYNAMIC SEQUENCE OF CHANGE IN WORK REGIME OF EACH PORT. LAYER 3 SWITCHING -INTEGRATION OF ROUTING FUNCTION AND SEPARATION IN LOGICAL SEGMENTS WITH THE OPTION OF USING OTHER MODULES (INTEL EXPRESS 100FX) FOR INTEGRATION WITH OTHER NETWORKS.

12. POWER SOURCES OF THE TYPE SMART UPS 1000 VA (18 UNITS) AND BACK UPS APC 500 VA (89 UNITS)

13. HUB 16 PORT UTP-BNC 10-100 MB/2: 12 UNITS

14. DIMM 32 MB PC-100: 50 UNITS

15. M.O. DISK 2.6 GB: 20 UNITS

16. DATA CARTRIDGE 4/8 GB: 100 UNITS

17. COPYING MACHINE XEROX 5815: 10 UNITS

18. TELEFAX PANASONIC KX FT-37: 6 UNITS

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS (LICENSED)

1. ORACLE 8.05 ENTERPRISE SERVER FOR EIGHT USERS: ONE UNIT

2. WINDOWS NT 4.0 SERVER (SERVICE PACK): ONE UNIT

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. ONLY FOREIGN-MADE, BRAND NAME AND WELL-RECOGNIZED EQUIPMENT (BEARING PART NUMBER) IS SOUGHT.

2. WARRANTY PERIOD FOR THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AT LEAST 36 MONTHS.

3. WORKSTATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LOADED WITH WINDOWS 98.

4. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHALL PROVIDE TRAINING IN SYSTEM USAGE TO BENEFICIARY.

5. NO COMPUTER INSTALLATION AND NETWORK SET-UP ARE REQUIRED.

6. FOREIGN BIDDERS NEED TO SUBMIT A PROXY AUTHORIZING THEM TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY THEY REPRESENT.

7. EQUIPMENT WILL BE PURCHASED FROM A USD 300,000 GRANT OFFERED BY THE NETHERLANDS TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA.

DEADLINE:

THE DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF BIDS IS 9:00 AM ON DECEMBER 17, 1999. THE BID EXAMINATION WILL START ON DECEMBER 17, 1999, 10:00 AM (LOCAL TIME) AT THE PREMISES OF THE NATIONAL AGENCY FOR PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

TERMS OF DELIVERY:

THE SUPPLIER WILL DELIVER COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT ON DDP TERMS (DELIVERED, DUTY PAID - BENEFICIARY'S WAREHOUSE). PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE IN MOLDOVAN LEI AT THE EXCHANGE RATE OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF MOLDOVA AT THE DATE OF PAYMENT, BASED ON A CONTRACT TO BE SIGNED BETWEEN THE SELLER AND THE BUYER.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE TENDER

POTENTIAL BIDDERS MAY PURCHASE THE TENDER DOCUMENT AFTER SUBMITTING A WRITTEN APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL AGENCY FOR PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND MAKING AN UNREFUNDABLE PAYMENT OF 500 LEI. PAYMENT MAY BE MADE IN CASH OR BY TRANSFER. PAYMENT, IN CASH OR BY TRANSFER, MAY BE MADE TO THE LEI ACCOUNT OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TREZORERIA CHISINAU, AGENTIA NATIONALA PENTRU ACHIZITII PUBLICE, FISCAL CODE 14437016, BCA "BANCA SOCIALA" CODE 280101703, ACCOUNT # 226470300001 45129025601 WITH THE WORDING "PENTRU DOCUMENTELE DE TENDER."

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

NATIONAL PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AGENCY

STR. PIATA MARII ADUNARI NATIONALE 1, BIROUL 373, MUN. CHISINAU, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

TEL. +3732/23-41-35; 23-42-80

FAX +3732/ 23-40-55

EMAIL: ANAP@MOLDOVA.MD

FISCAL CODE: 14437016 BCA BANCA SOCIALA, CHISINAU CODE 280101703, ACCOUNT # 226470300001 45129025601

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TRADE OPPORTUNITY LEAD

SUBMITTED BY ANDREI VASENYOV, BISNIS REPRESENTATIVE IN KHABAROVSK

CONTACT:

VITALY PETROV, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

KRECHET LTD.,

40 PUSHKIN STREET,

KHABAROVSK, RUSSIA 680000

TEL: (7-4212) 327-933, 326-791

FAX: (7-4212) 393-434

E-MAIL: BINIS@VASANDR.KHV.RU

HS 8438 SET OF EQUIPMENT FOR WILD BERRIES PROCESSING

COMMENTS: N/A

PRODUCT DATA

A. DETAILED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FOR HS 8438: INDUSTRIAL LINE PROVIDING DRYING, FREEZING, AND PACKAGING OF WILD BERRIES

B. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION/TECHNICAL DATA: INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY OF THE LINE IS EXPECTED TO BE FROM 500 TO 2,000 KILOGRAMS PER SHIFT.

C. QUANTITY: ONE SET OF EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST STAGE

D. DOLLAR VALUE: USD200,000

E. PURCHASE NEEDED BY: DURING THE FIRST HALF OF 2000

F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

RESPONSE DATA

A. RESPONSE LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN OR ENGLISH

B. BEST WAY TO RESPOND: BY E-MAIL OR FAX

C. FROM MANUFACTURER ONLY: N/A

D. INFORMATION DESIRED FROM U.S. FIRM: PRICE LIST, CATALOGS, VIDEO TAPE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

E. PRIMARY BUYING FACTOR: PRICE AND QUALITY

F. OTHER INFORMATION: N/A

COMPANY DATA

A. TYPE OF BUSINESS: PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF THE FOREST NON-TIMBER PRODUCTS

B. YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1995

C. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 30

D. ANNUAL SALES: THE 1999 TRADE TURNOVER IS ESTIMATED AT USD 2 MILLION

E. MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: NO

F. BANK NAME AND ADDRESS: DALKOMBANK, KHABAROVSK, RUSSIA 680000, LETTER OF CREDIT IS PREFERABLE

G. U.S. FIRMS REPRESENTED: NO

H. OTHER INFORMATION: KRECHET IS A REPUTABLE COMPANY WITH A BROAD NETWORK OF SUPPLIERS OF BERRIES AND OTHER FOREST NON-TIMBER PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE KHABAROVSK TERRITORY

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Lead #6

TRADE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM: ST. PETERSBURG

DATE: 11/30/99

REFRACTORY TECHNOLOGIES (OGNEUPORNIE TEKHNOLOGII) LTD

CONTACT: EDUARD GONCHAROV

PHONE: (812) 329-1086; 329-1072

FAX: (812) 329-1086; 329-1072

EMAIL: REFTECH@SP.RU

1, PR. GAGARINA

SUITE 411, 413

ST. PETERSBURG,

196105

PRODUCT INFORMATION

TYPE OF LEAD: LICENSE

COMPANY TYPE: PRIVATE

HS CODE: 6902205020 - REFRACTORY

BLOCKS/ TILES AND SIMILAR REFRACTORY CERAMIC CONSTRUCTIONAL GOODS CONTAINING OVER 50 PERCENT OF SILICA OR OF SILICA AND ALUMINA MIXTURE

INDUSTRY: INDUSTRIAL EQ./SUPPLIES - (GIE)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LOW-CEMENT CONCRETE HEAT-RESISTANT MIXTURES.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION: CONCRETE MATERIALS USED FOR THE PRODUCTINO OF REFRACTORY MOLDS, AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL TOOLS FOR THE METALLURGICAL INDUSTRY. SPECIFICATION: UNKNOWN

TECHNICAL DATA:

SHIPPING: CIF ST. PETERSBURG

IS A SERVICE CONTRACT NEEDED: NO

PURCHASE NEED BY: IMMEDIATELY

END USER: COMPANY

RESPONSE INFORMATION

RESPONSE LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

BEST WAY TO RESPOND: FAX AND E-MAIL

FROM: U.S. MANUFACTURERS ONLY

INFORMATION DESIRED FROM US FIRM: PRICE QUOTATIONS, DELIVERY AND PAYMENT TERMS, AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A LICENSE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE REQUIRED MATERIALS BY THE COMPANY.

PRIMARY BUYING FACTORS LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES.

OTHER INFORMATION:

INTENT TO BUY: IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OR DELIVERY/INVESTMENT (1-2 MONTHS)

TYPE OF BUYING OR LICENSING RELATIONSHIP: SMALL OR MODERATE QUANTITIES NOW BUT PLAN ON GROWING

COMPANY INFORMATION:

TYPE OF BUSINESS: DISTRIBUTOR, MANUFACTURER

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1998

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES : 10

ANNUAL SALES: UNKNOWN

US FIRMS REPRESENTED: NONE

MEMBER OF BUSINESS CHAMBER: NO

SALES TERRITORY/AREA/COUNTRIES: RUSSIA

COMPANY DESCRIPTION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY:

REFRACTORY TECHNOLOGIES LTD. IS A R&D FIRM INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION, AND SUPPLY OF REFRACTORY, HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS. THE FIRM ALSO HAS ITS OWN PRODUCTION. ITS MAIN CUSTOMERS ARE METALLURGICAL PLANTS IN RUSSIA. CURRENTLY, REFRACTORY TECHNOLOGIES PRIMARILY SUPPLIES VARIOUS CORUNDUM MIXTURES, BOTH FOR STUFFING AND INJECTION. THE FIRM IS PLANNING TO START DISTRIBUTION OF HEAT-RESISTANT MOLDS AND TOOLS. THEY ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING MATERIALS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH TOOLS (E.G., CORUNDUM MOLDS, COLLECTORS FOR HOT STEEL FLOW, ETC.). THEY ARE ALSO VERY INTERESTED IN OPPORTUNITIES TO PRODUCE SUCH MATERIALS LOCALLY.

*** FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS AND OTHER OPPORTUNTIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMERCIAL SERVICE SPECIALIST MARINA KAMAYEVA AT FCS ST. PETERSBURG (7-812-326-2560