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Index of Investment Opportunities:
1. Armenia - Dairy Products
2. Armenia - Dairy Products
3. Armenia - Electronics
4. Armenia - Furniture
5. Armenia -Medical Equipment
6. Belarus - Construction Materials
7. Kazakhstan - Agricultural Equipment
8. Kyrgyzstan - Agribusiness
9. Kyrgyzstan - Waste Processing
10. Moldova - Meat Processing/Oil Products
11. Irkutsk, Russia - Aviation
12. Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - Construction Materials
13. Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - Consulting Services
14. Novosibirsk, Russia - Fast Food Restaurant
15. Novosibirsk, Russia - Photo Equipment
16. Novosibirsk, Russia - Consumer Goods
17. Novosibirsk, Russia - Medicine
18. Novosibirsk, Russia - Perfume and Cosmetics
19. Novosibirsk, Russia - Finishing and Construction Materials
20. Novosibirsk, Russia - Business Center
21. Moscow, Russia - Medical Equipment
22. Moscow, Russia - Medical Equipment
23. Moscow, Russia - Wood Processing
24. Sakhalin, Russia - Consumer Goods/Bottling
25. Sakhalin, Russia - Services
26. Sakhalin, Russia - Oil Products
27. Sakhalin, Russia - Construction
28. Udmurtskaya Republic, Russia - Agricultural Equipment
29. Tajikistan - Trade
30. Tajikistan - Pharmaceuticals
31. Ukraine - Baby Food
32. Ukraine - Chemicals
33. Ukraine - Health Care
34. Ukraine - Retail/Fast Food Restaurant

*** Armenia ***

1. Industry: Dairy Products
Company: Lipo
Lipo is a cheese dairy plant, founded in 1963 and privatized in 1995. Since 1974, the company had supplied 15 percent of the Soviet Union's market demand for Swiss cheese. Now the company produces several brands of Armenian cheese. Currently, the company employs 25 people and owns 21,500 sq. ft. of production space. The company uses environmentally safe milk in its production. In 1996, Lipo's turnover was US$60,000, while utilizing only 10 percent of its production capacity.

Lipo would like to establish a joint venture with a U.S. company to revive its Swiss cheese production. An American partner would supply the packaging equipment while Lipo would contribute a qualified work force, production space, existing equipment, and high quality raw materials. Start-up costs are estimated at US$50,000. The product will be marketed in the CIS countries.
Contact: Mr. Ararat Dokholyan, President
Yeritasardutyan St. 1
Stepanavan, Armenia 377320
Tel: (374-560)22-244
Fax: (374-57)151-205
E-Mail: SMR@ARMINCO.COM
Source: BISNIS Representative in Armenia

2. Industry: Dairy Products
Company: Inarsl, Ltd.
Inarsl Ltd. was founded in 1989 as an Armenian-Dutch joint venture. It specializes in the production of Armenian and Dutch (Gouda) brand cheese. The plant employs 10 people and owns 5,300 sq. ft. of production space. Inarsl owns modern Dutch equipment for cheese production. The cheese dairy sells its products in the Armenian market.

Inarsl seeks a U.S. investor to restart its Gouda cheese production. It is seeking an American partner to provide the financing for the purchase of 80 cattle. Inarsl will contribute its production space, modern equipment, and qualified work force. The product will be marketed in Armenia and the CIS countries.
Contact: Mr. Vanik Mazmanyan, Director
Kirakamut Village
Lori Province, Armenia 377410
Tel: (374-55)23-26
Fax: (374-57)151-205
E-Mail: SMR@ARMINCO.COM
Source: BISNIS Representative in Armenia

3. Industry: Electronics
Company: Electron Plant
Privatized in 1995, Electron is an 80 percent government owned joint-stock company. It specializes in the production of electronic devices for the defense industry. Electron employs 120 people and owns 48,413 sq. ft. of production space. The company's turnover was US$80,000 for the first nine months of 1997. Currently, the company utilizes only 10 percent of its production capacity. Electron has done extensive technological research in analysis of liquids. The company seeks a U.S. investor to begin the production of hi-tech photometric spectral analyzers for liquids. The American partner would supply equipment, capital investment, and help distribute products outside of the CIS. Electron will contribute its research, production space, and qualified workforce.
Contact: Mr. Zaven Hayrapetyan, Director
Leninian Hanker
Kapan, Armenia 377810
Tel: (374-92) 628-72/678-63
Fax: (374-92) 460-27
Source: BISNIS Representative in Armenia

4. Industry: Furniture
Company: Kapan Furniture Plant
Kapan Furniture Plant (KFP) was founded in 1959 and privatized in 1995. It specializes in the production of office and home furniture and parquet flooring. It employs 66 people and owns 26,856 sq. ft. of production space. The company exports 85 percent of its output to Russia and Georgia. In 1996, the company's annual turnover totaled US$120,000.

FFP seeks a U.S. partner to upgrade its production facilities and assist in exporting its product. The American partner would supply new technology and packaging equipment, while KFP would provide a qualified workforce, production space, existing equipment, and unlimited access to raw materials. The finished goods will be marketed within the CIS countries.
Contact: Mr. Vardan Shahnazaryan, President
Shahumyan St. 32
Kapan, Armenia 377810
Tel: (374-92) 627-40
Fax: (374-91) 230-43
Source: BISNIS Representative in Armenia

5. Industry: Medical Equipment
Company: Dastakert Medical Equipment Plant
Dastakert Medical Equipment Plant (DMEP) was founded in 1976 and privatized in 1996. The company has two subsidiaries in Armenia. The plant specializes in the production of medical equipment, protection shields, and glasses. The company employs 60 people and owns 215,168 sq. ft. of production space. DMEP's customer base includes Armenian and CIS companies.

DMEP seeks a joint venture with a U.S. company to produce disposable syringes. The American partner would supply modern equipment and make a partial capital investment. DMEP would finance a part of the project, provide raw materials, its workforce, and production space. The products will be distributed throughout Armenia and the CIS countries.
Contact: Mr. Gagik Hovhannisyan, President
Shirak St. 12
Sisian, Armenia 378010
Tel: (374-750) 54-97/57-11/39-36
Fax: (374-390) 61-81
E-mail: sbc@sisian.armenia.su
Source: BISNIS Representative in Armenia

*** Belarus ***

6. Industry: Construction Materials
Company: Belorussian Cement Plant
The Belorussian Cement Plant is a state-owned enterprise with assets valued at US$26,784,000. The plant employs 1,100 people and specializes in cement (M-500-M-600) production for construction materials production.

Currently, the plant seeks a U.S. investor to install a second cement production line with a 1.2 million ton per year capacity. The required investment of US$65 million will be used to purchase equipment, licenses, technology, and install the production line. The product will be sold in Belarus and the CIS countries. The plant offers investor involvement at either a joint venture, joint-stock, or loan level.
Contact: Mr. Mikhail V. Vasilenko, Director
Kostiulovichi, Moguiliev Region
Republic of Belarus, 213640
Tel: 375-022-45-21750
Fax: 375-022-45-23384
Source: Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the U.S.

*** Kazakhstan ***

7. Industry: Agricultural Equipment
Company: Agroremmashzavod
Agroremmashzavod (Agrorem) was established in 1934 and privatized in 1992. The company has more than 50 years of experience in the manufacturing, repairing, and servicing of agricultural equipment. The company is a founding member of the Joint Stock Company Kazagroremmash, a holding company comprised of 49 enterprises located throughout Kazakhstan. As such, the company has access to an extensive network of agricultural enterprises. In addition, the company is establishing a dealer network throughout Kazakhstan. Currently, the company employs 160 people. The company's sales totaled US$250,000 in 1997. The company produces food processing equipment (mini-mills, bakeries); spare parts for agricultural machinery (hydraulic pumps for tractors, clutch springs); furnaces, hoes, traps, zinc-coated nets; banking equipment (safes, bags, bank-note packaging machines); and commercial kiosks. The company also produces custom-made equipment such as shelves, containers, pallets, and benches. The company services all its machinery. The company serves Kazakhstani, Kyrgyzstani, Russian, and Uzbekistani markets. The company's international experience includes participation in the TACIS (Technical Assistance for the CIS) project to establish joint production with British and Italian firms and joint production of field sprayers with Canadian and Italian companies. In addition, the company has business contacts with Turkish companies.

Agrorem seeks a U.S. partner to jointly produce high-demand goods for the local market. The company is interested in becoming a distributor of U.S. agricultural machinery. Agrorem will assemble, warehouse, advertise, sell, deliver, and service U.S. agricultural equipment. A U.S. partner would provide technical assistance and training, modern production equipment, technology, and additional financing.
Contact: Mr. Alexander Degraf, President
32 Khaliullina St.
Almaty, Kazakhastan 480019
Tel: 7-3272-30-13-61
Fax: 7-3272-30-48-77
and/or
Contact: Natalia Antonenko, BISNIS Representative
U.S.& Foreign Commercial Service
531 Seyfullin Prospect, 3rd floor
Almaty, Kazakhstan 480083
Tel: 7-3272-63-36-03
Fax: 7-3275-81-15-76
E-mail: oalmaty@doc.gov
Source: BISNIS Representative in Kazakhstan

*** Kyrgyzstan ***

8. Industry: Agribusiness
Company: Dustlik
Dustlik is a private agricultural enterprise. The company was established in 1997 as an offspring of the three former state-owned enterprises: Suzak, Bazar-Kurgan, and Nookent AgriTechServices. It currently employs 250 people. The firm specializes in engineering services for cotton farms and food processing companies. Regional cotton farm's capacity is 40,000 tons of raw cotton a year. Dustlik owns more than 100 units of machinery, over 12,000 sq. m. of industrial space and leases 300 hectares of land for the cultivation of agricultural products.

Dustlik seeks a U.S. partner for the joint processing of raw cotton and for setting up fiber production. Its estimated production capacity is 5,000-6,000 tons of cotton fibers a year. A U.S. partner would contribute equipment, installation, and personnel training, while Dustlik offers 10,000 sq. m. of industrial space, transportation, labor, and raw materials.
Contact: Oibek Akbarov, Director General
Suzak District, Suzak
Kyrgyzstan, Djalal-Abad Region
Tel: 996-3312 - 74-04-87, 996-3322-23-47-71
Fax: 996-3322-23-47-71
Source: BISNIS Representative in Kyrgyzstan

9. Industry: Waste Processing
Company: The State Agency for Purchases of the Government of Kyrgyzstan
The State Agency for Purchases of the Government of Kyrgyzstan announces a tender for companies interested in supplying a waste processing plant. The plant should have the capacity to process 20 tons/hour of waste, including paper, glass, wood, plastic, and metal. The plant should produce: solid fuel (in briquette) - 55,000 ton per year, ferrous metals - 2,100 ton per year, non-ferrous metals - 300 ton per year, glass, ceramics, and other materials - 24,500 ton per year.
Contact: Mr. Buranov, Director of the Economic Policy Department
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
Rassakov Street 59
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 720001
Tel: 7-3312-220545/220688
Fax: 7-3312-225735
E-mail: gendep@mfa.gov.kg
Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan

*** Moldova ***

10. Industry: Meat Processing/Oil Products
Company: Roma SRL
Roma SRL, one of the leading private meat-producers of Moldova, was established in 1994. Currently, the company employs 15 people. The company has two lines of business: (1) meat processing and (2) import of oil and oil products. The company produces and processes raw meat and exports frozen raw and processed meat products to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. The company's annual turnover amounted to US$6 million in 1997. The company owns six hectares of arable land. Roma SRL has extensive contacts in local media.

Roma SRL seeks a joint venture with an American partner to process and distribute meat products. An American partner will provide modern equipment and technologies for meat processing and/or partial financing. Roma SRL will contribute partial financing, production facilities, qualified workforce, and raw materials.

Other projects: (1) Roma SRL seeks a U.S. partner to build gas stations (equipped with modern fuel control systems) in Moldova. (2) Roma SRL seeks to become a distributor of soybeans in Moldova.
Contact: Mr. Valeriu Matkovschi, Director
Mr. Keaburu, Commercial Director
Ul. 31 Augusta, 20b
Belti, Moldova
Tel: (33) (231) 292-51/292-06
Fax: (33) (231) 29249
E-mail: roma@roma.real.moldova.su
Source: BISNIS Representative in Moldova

*** Irkutsk, Russia ***

11. Industry: Aviation
Company: Irkutsk Aviation Industrial Enterprise
The Irkutsk Aviation Industrial Enterprise specializes in the production of BE-200, an amphibian aircraft, which can be operated from both water and airfields (class B, runway length of 1,800 m). The BE-200 is a multi-purpose aircraft and can be used for fighting forest fires, ambulance and search-and-rescue missions, passenger and cargo transportation, anti-pollution control, and maritime surveillance. This aircraft is powered with two-mounted bypass turbofan engines D-436T with thrust of 7,500 kg each. Currently, the enterprise seeks a U.S. partner for joint production of the BE-200 aircraft.
Contact: Mr. V. Zelenkov, Marketing Director
Ul. Novatorov 3
Irkutsk, Russia 664002
Tel: 7-3952-322942
Fax: 7-3952-322911
Source: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

*** Nizhny Novgorod, Russia ***

12. Industry: Construction Materials
Company: Balakhna Reinforced Concrete Products Plant
Established in 1984 and privatized in 1995, The Balakhna Reinforced Concrete Products Plant employs 300 people. The company is located in Balakhna, 35 km northwest of Nizhny Novgorod. Balakhna Reinforced Concrete holds a lease for 24 hectares of land. In addition, it owns 72,000 sq. m. of production space, with 35,000 sq. m. available for future expansion. The company produces assorted reinforced concrete items such as panels/slabs of versatile applications, electric power transmission supports, foundation cushions, and wall materials. The annual sales of pre-fabricated reinforced concrete amounted to 35,000 cu. m. in 1997.

Balakhna Reinforced Concrete is interested in a joint venture with a U.S. company to produce insulators, wall materials, and pre-tensed slabs, using a non-shuttering sliding technology. The American partner would contribute advanced technologies and equipment. The Russian company will provide production space, a highly-skilled workforce and its existing equipment. A business plan in Russian is available upon request.
Contact: Mr. Nikolay Zheltov, General Director
Ul. Administrativnaya 17
Balakhna Region, Guidrotorf
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, 606404
Tel/Fax: 7-3144-2-31-40
Source: BISNIS Representative in Nizhny Novgorod

13. Industry: Consulting
Company: Volgovyatstroisnab
Volgovyatstroisnab was established in 1993 as a closed joint-stock company. Currently, it employs 10 people. The company leases 100 sq.m. of office space. Volgovyatstroisnab offers consulting and marketing services to large and small businesses, and facilitates the supply of parts/components and the distribution of finished goods. In 1997, its sales totaled US$1,000,000. The company's client base consists of over 500 enterprises. In addition, the company maintains a database of potential clients.

Volgovyatstroisnab seeks to represent U.S. firms in the local market. The Russian company will conduct market research, and provide informational, contractual, and legal assistance.
Contact: Igor Dobrovolsky, International Department
Ul. Gorkogo Office 701
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia 603000
Tel: 7-312-30-01-95
Fax: 7-312-30-98-86
E-mail: nnik@kis.ru
Source: BISNIS Representative in Nizhny Novgorod

*** Novosibirsk, Russia ***

14. Industry: Fast-Food Restaurant
Company: Voyager
Founded by experienced professionals in 1997, Voyager is involved in the restaurant and entertainment business. The company employs eight people. Currently, the company is preparing to open a restaurant/entertainment complex, which will occupy 1,080 sq. m. of centrally located space. The first stage of the project is opening a fast-food restaurant.

The company seeks a U.S. franchiser to open the first Mexican or Tex/Mex fast-food restaurant in Novosibirsk, with future expansion throughout the city and the region possible. The estimated project cost is US$240,000. The company will consider alternative modes of cooperation.
Contact: Valery Klamm, Manager
Sovetskaya St., 24
Novosibirsk, Russia 630099
Phone: 7-3832-67-69-11
Fax: 7-3832-67-69-11
E-mail: klamm@dus.nsc.ru
Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

15. Industry: Photography
Company: Siberian Success
Established in 1994, Siberian Success sells medical, paleographic and photo equipment and accessories. The company's annual sales amount to US$3,000,000. Currently, the company employs 62 people. Siberian Success is a distributor of Polaroid (USA), AGFA (Belgium), MAERSK (Denmark), and KIS (France) in the Siberian Region and Russia Far East. In addition, the company has business relationships with KONICA (Japan), and LUCKY (China).

The company seeks a joint venture with a U.S. firm to produce photographic films and photographic paper from Russian or imported raw materials. The company seeks an American partner to supply or sell new technology and equipment, while Siberian Success will contribute its production space, workforce, and high quality advertising. In addition, the company would like to become a distributor of U.S. medical, polygrahpic and photo-equipment and accessories.
Contact: Mr. Oleg Romanuk, Senior Manager
Dobroliubov St. 16
Novosibirsk, Russia 630009
Phone: 7-3832-66-08-39
Fax: 7-3832-66 - 52 - 98
Email: uspekh@online.ru
Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

16. Industry: Consumer Products
Company: Trading and Financial Company Olev
The Trading and Financial Company Olev was established in 1997 and currently employs 25 people. The company specializes in the wholesale and retail sale of foodstuffs and various consumer products. The company's annual sales totaled US$1,000,000 in 1997. Currently, Olev is building a supermarket of 10,000 sq. m in the center of Novosibirsk.

The company seeks an American partner involved in the supermarket business to establish a joint venture. A U.S. partner will manage the supermarket, supply goods, provide display cabinets and other equipment. Response should be made by March 30, 1998.
Contact: Vladimir Ulianov, Director
Potaninskaya St. 12
Novosibirsk, Russia
Tel: 7-3832-224-217
Fax: 7-3832-462-772
Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

17. Industry: Medicine
Company: Medtechnika
Established in 1965, the Medtechnika joint-stock company sells medical equipment, instruments, medicine, medicine disposables, furniture and accessories, provides technical service and consulting. The company is also involved in the production of medical equipment, and renovation of medical establishments by ecologically clean finishing materials. The company, with $10,000,000 annual sales, employs 480 people. Medtechnika has been involved in foreign economic activity for seven years. The company is in close cooperation with such firms as Iskra, Olympus(Japan); Siemens, Dornier, Kranszbuehler, Medical Systems (Germany); Chirana (Czech Republic); Chimex (Slovak Republic); Intersurgical (Great Britain); and Life Products International (USA). The main clients of the company are hospitals, polyclinics, and other healthcare establishments in the Siberian Region and the Far-East. The company owns warehouses with a total area of 2,500 sq. m., and 3,500 sq. m. of production space. The company seeks to become a dealer/distributor for an American supplier of medical equipment, instruments, medicine, medicine disposables and accessories.
Contact: Igor Kudin, Vice-President
Nemirovicha-Danchenko St., 130/1
Russia, 630089 Novosibirsk
Tel: 7-3832-46-00-12
Fax: 7-3832-46-40-47
E-mail: medtech@nmb.ru
Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

18. Industry: Perfume and Cosmetics
Company: Martt
Martt was established in 1995. The company employs 30 people, and specializes in selling perfume and cosmetics products wholesale. Its annual sales total US$3,000,000. The company has international business experience with Oriflaime and Ascania. In addition, it sells perfume, cosmetics and toothpaste made in Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, and the U.S. The company has a well-established network of customers in Siberia and Kazakhstan.

The company seeks a distribution agreement with a U.S. supplier of new brands of perfume and cosmetic products.
Contact: Eduard Pokrovsky, Deputy Director
Krasny Prospekt, 171
Novosibirsk, Russia
Tel: 7-3832-250490
Fax: 7-3832-250490
Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

19. Industry: Finishing and Construction Materials
Company: Lancelot
Established in 1994, Lancelot sells finishing materials both for wholesale and retail sale. The company's main products are ceiling systems (Armstrong, Ecophon, Donn), floor coverings (Tarkett), wall panels (HDM, Exapan, Kronospan), doors (Kilsgaard, Porto), spot lights, isolation materials (Isover), ceramic tiles, laminate floors, and colors. The main foreign business partner of the company is Isover (Finland). Lancelot has a number of construction material stores with a total area of 3,700 sq. m. It also has an office space (300 sq. m.), a storehouse (1,500 sq. m.), and employs 25 people. The company seeks an American supplier or a partner for the distribution of construction and/or finishing materials. All forms of payment are available. An American partner would provide financial support for advertising and organizing presentations, and seminars. In addition the partner would have a representative office or a distribution system in Russia.
Contact: Alexander Efremov, Director
Krasny Prospect 42
630099 Novosibirsk
Tel: 7-3832-110-365
Fax: 7-3832-110-005
Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

20. Industry: Business Center
Company: Contrast
Established in 1991, Contrastsells food products wholesale and is involved in the real estate development business. The company, with US$2,500,000 in assets and a US$2 million annual turnover, employs 30 people. The company has a guarded warehouse and transportation system. Currently, the company is building an international business center located on Krasny Prospect, the main street of Novosibirsk. The construction work will be finished in the first half of 1998. The center will provide comfortable office premises, telecommunication and office equipment, a bank and a safe deposit vault, conference room facilities for 40-50 people, a 600 sq. m. exhibition hall, hotel rooms including deluxe suites, a restaurant, a 24-hour bar, car rental service, underground garage and guarded parking lot, translation and interpretation services, and leisure time facilities (sauna, billiards, bowling etc.).

The company is also planning to build an international medical center. It is seeking: 1) tenants for the building, a preliminary tenancy agreement will guarantee protection of the tenant's interests by means of mortgaging the building and transferring the property rights to the tenant in case of the lessor's failure to meet its obligations; 2) to establish a joint venture or become an affiliate of an American company involved in managing business centers; 3) to become a distributor for an American company (finishing materials, food products); 4) to become a supplier of finishing materials or office equipment in lieu of future rental payments, or as a commodity or money credit.
Contact:Yevgeny Rusin, General Manager
International Business Center
D. Kovalchuk St., 191
630023 Novosibirsk
Tel: 7-3832-20-07-38
Tel/Fax: 7-3832-51-74-25
Source: BISNIS Representative in Novosibirsk

*** Moscow, Russia ***

21. Industry: Medical Equipment
Company: Egoryevskiy Machine Building Enterprise Komsomolets
The joint-stock company Egoryevskiy Machine Building Enterprise Komsomolets was established in 1930 and privatized in 1990. Komsomolets currently employs 1,500 people. The company produces dental equipment and instruments. Its estimated annual sales total US$25 million. Komsomolets sells its products to both Russian and foreign companies. The company has foreign partners in Turkey, China, India, Japan, France, Canada, Spain, and Italy. Komsomolets owns 40,885 sq. m. of production and warehouse facilities and 6 hectares of land. The company seeks a U.S. supplier of modern technology for dental equipment production.
Contact: Alexander Anikin, Director
Egoryevsk, 34 Profsoyuznaya Ul.
Moscovskaya Oblast, Russia 140300
Tel: (7-09640) 2-04-22
Fax: (7-09640) 2-25-70
E-mail: yuridan@glas.apc.org
Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

22. Industry: Medical Equipment
Company: Interbusiness Design Bureau
The private company Interbusiness Design Bureau (IBDB) was established in July, 1997. It currently employs 12 people. The company produces electric cardiographs. IBDB rents office facilities with 80 sq. m. of space. The company seeks a joint venture with a U.S. firm to produce electric cardiographs using U.S. technology.
Contact: Aleksey Novotochinov, President
Vladimir Vesenskiy, Executive Director
76 Prospekt Vernadskogo, Bldg. 3170
Moscow, Russia 117544
Tel: (7-095) 434-93-84
Fax: (7-095) 434-93-93
Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

23. Industry: Wood Processing
Company: MIR
The joint stock company MIR was established in 1996 and currently employs 50 people. MIR specializes in wood processing and produces wooden parts for furniture production. The company owns 6 hectares of land and 400 sq. m. of production facilities located in the Tumen Region (Western Siberia). The company's customer base consists of local private enterprises and the local government. Its annual sales amount to US$1 million.

The company seeks a U.S. partner to create a joint venture and to purchase processing equipment to manufacture splint-slab. An American partner would provide new production technology, manufacturing equipment, and partial financial investment.
Contact: Andrey Plontikov
6 Degtyarny Pereulok, Bldg. 1
Moscow, Russia 103009
Tel: (7-095) 972-99-60, 972-87-74
Fax: (7-095) 251-12-69
Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

*** Sakhalin, Russia ***

24. Industry: Consumer Goods/Bottling Equipment
Company: Electrosakhmontazh, Ltd.
The company Electrosakhmontazh, Ltd. was established in 1963 and privatized in 1992. The company specializes in selling electrical equipment and consumer goods in the Sakhalin region. It employs 70 people, and its turnover totaled US$1.9 million in 1997. The company owns a store with 828 sq.m.of space, a trade pavilion with305 sq.m, and 1 hectare of land. It also operates a car fleet.

The company seeks U.S. suppliers of bottling equipment and a variety of consumer goods. It intends to sell its products through its own retail outlets
Contact: Ms. Tatyana Mustaphjeva
15a Ukrainsky per. 15a
Uuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia 693000
Tel: 7-4242-33865
Fax : 7-4242-33865
Source: BISNIS Representative in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

25. Industry: Oil Products
Company: JSC Sakhbunker
JSC Sakhbunker was established in 1995. It specializes in sales of various oil products, including fuel, diesel, and oils. The company sells its products both wholesale and retail. The company has an ongoing business relationship with Glory Star Ltd., U.S. Sakhbunker leases storage and coastal facilities and two mooring lines at the Korsakov Commercial Seaport.

The company is interested in importing diesel fuel, fuel A-76, and ship and car oils. It would like to obtain catalogs and price lists. The company is interested in long-term cooperation with a U.S. firm.
Contact: Sergey V. Mukhin, Director
Pr. Mira 426B, Office 301
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia 693000
Tel: 7-4242-51767
Fax: 7-4242-52441
Source: BISNIS Representative in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

26. Industry: Food Products
Company: JSC Simon
JSC Simon specializes in the restaurant business and trade. Simon has ongoing business relationships with a number of foreign companies, including Intraco Co. from Singapore and Dalyan from China. Its annual sales totaled US$1.1 million. Currently, it employs over 350 people.

The company seeks a U.S. supplier of confectioneries for a long-term trade relationship.
Contact: Mr. Alexander Kuklev, Commercial Manager
Ytchitelskaya Str. 25
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia 693008
Tel: 7-4242-31561/39079
Fax: 7-4242-31561
Source: BISNIS Representative in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

27. Industry: Construction
Company: JSC Sakhalingrazhdanproject Institute
The JSC Sakhalingrazhdanproject Institute specializes in city planning, design, engineering, network and system engineering, project management, environmental control, labor safety, corrosion prevention, signaling systems, and cost estimates. Its main customers include the local administration and private companies. The Institute has exclusive rights for seismic areas design work. The company owns a centrally located four-story building.

The Institute seeks a U.S. partner for joint construction projects in the region. A U.S. firm will supply modern construction technologies and materials, while the Institute will contribute its existing facilities, qualified work force, and developed customer base.
Contact: Mr. Igor Yemelyanov, General Director
Kommunistitchesky Ave.
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia 693000
Tel: 7-4242-34713
Fax: 7-4242-34713/36102
Source: BISNIS Representative in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

*** Udmurtskaya Republic, Russia ***

28. Industry: Agricultural Equipment
Company: Remmash
Joint-stock company Remmash was established in 1932 and privatized in 1992. The company currently employs 397 people. Remmash produces fodder processing equipment for live-stock farming and provides maintenance services for food processing equipment. Remmash also provides transportation services, repairs electric engines and automobiles, and processes and sells food products. The local government owns 12.3 percent of the company's shares. The company owns 8.4 hectares of land and 48,300 sq.m. of production and warehouse facilities. Its annual sales total US$3.5 million. Remmash seeks an American partner to create a joint venture to produce equipment for live-stock farms for simultaneous manure gathering and loading.
Contact: Nickolai Veretennikov, General Director
13 Dragunova Street
Glazov, Udmurdskaya Republic, Russia 427600
Tel: (7-34141) 7-19-43
Fax: (7-34141) 4-87-80
Source: BISNIS Representative in Moscow

*** Tajikistan ***

29. Industry: Trade
Company: Prodtovary Oktyabrskogo Rayona
Prodtovary Oktyabrskogo Rayona was established in 1980 and privatized in 1997. The company specializes in trade. It operates 198 sq.m. of retail space and 208 sq.m. of warehousing space. The company employs eight people. The local population constitutes its primary customer base. The company seeks to become a distributor of American consumer goods.
Contact: Mr. Amonulo Shukurov
Ulitsa Putovskogo 63, # 37
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Tel: 7-3772-35-18-06
Source: BISNIS Representative in Tajikistan

30. Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Company: Khaoma
Khaoma was founded in June, 1990. The company specializes in the farming and trade of medical herbs. In addition, the company is involved in the retail sale of various pharmaceuticals. \the company's sales total US$125,000. Khaoma cultivates such rare herbs as peppermint, valerian, sage, and chamomile in the Hissor District and floodlands of the River Vakhsh. For each dollar invested in herb farming, the company generates three dollars in sales. Khaoma seeks U.S. investment to grow an additional 150-200 tons of herbs a year. The estimated investment is US$38,000-50,000.
Contact: Mr. F. Abdullaev, Chairman
Ulitsa Behzod 25
Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734013
Tel: 7-3772-21-63-78/21-61-61
Fax: 7-3772-31-75-55
Source: BISNIS Representative in Tajikistan

*** Ukraine ***

31. Industry: Baby Food
Company: Ratai
Established in 1993, Ratai is a cooperative of farmers. The cooperative consists of 60 farms and specializes in fruit and vegetable production. Ratai plans to expand its business to include baby food production at the company-owned Zalishchyky Cannery. The company seeks a U.S. supplier of a modern baby food production line.
Contact: Mr. Ivan Tomych, Chairman
52 Krushelnytska St.
Zalishchyky, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine.
Tel/Fax: (3803554) 2-1831
Source: BISNIS Representative in Ukraine

32. Industry: Chemicals
Company: Barva
Barva is a leader in the production of synthetic colors and chemical agents for plastics and textiles. The company's output and sales amounted to US$10 million and US$9.4 million respectively for nine months in 1997. Foreign companies constitute 58 percent of its customers. The company seeks a U.S. investor to expand its production.
Contact: Mr. Myroslav Stykh, Deputy General Manager
Barva, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine 484024
Tel: (3803422) 4-2297
Fax: (38044) 4-8283
Source: BISNIS Representative in Ukraine

33. Industry: Health Care
Company: Aran City
Aran city was established in 1995 as a private company and currently employs 84 people. The company specializes in health care services. The local population constitutes the company's primary clientele. Aran City is seeking a U.S. partner to establish a modern medical care facility.
Contact: Arutiun Alkhazian, Director
14-V Vasylenko St., Suite 39
Kiev, Ukraine 252124
Tel: (38044) 290-4145
Fax: (38044) 244-5882
Source: BISNIS Representative in Ukraine

34. Industry: Retail/Fast-Food Restaurant
Company: Mif, Ltd.
Mif Ltd. operates a fast-food restaurant at a bus station in Vinnytsia. In addition, the company sells a variety of consumer goods and foodstuffs through its kiosks in the Vinnytsia Region. Mif employs seven people. The company's annual turnover amounted to US$600,000 in 1997.
Mif seeks U.S. suppliers of food products and consumer goods.
Contact: Lyudmyla Lopatiuk, Director
8 Kyivska St.
Vinnytsia, Ukraine 286001
Tel: (380432) 35-0660
Fax: (380432) 35-5790
Source: BISNIS Representative in Ukraine

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