RUE "Vityaz" presented samples of new medical equipment at an exhibition in Minsk

March 24, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. The Republican Unitary Production Enterprise "Vityaz" presented experimental samples of the electrostatic massage device "ELMASS AM 001" at the "Zdravookhraneniye Belarus" exhibition, which opened today in Minsk, Deputy Head of the Marketing and Sales Department Sergey Gukov told a BELTA correspondent. The electromassager is designed to increase the effectiveness of massage procedures in the treatment of various diseases. Due to the fact that the device is intended for use in specialized medical institutions, its production will be carried out on demand. Its certification is currently being completed. Among the latest developments of the medical equipment group is the GK-10V steam sterilizer, designed for sterilizing medical instruments and other medical devices. It ensures the execution of sterilization programs in automatic mode under microprocessor control. The equipment is produced with different working chamber volumes. At the stand of the Vitebsk television plant, one can also see quantum and electroacupuncture therapy devices, air recirculators, photometers, and other medical equipment that have already gained popularity among consumers. In general, this group's share in the total production volume of all "Vityaz" products is about 5% and is currently actively developing, Sergey Gukov added. In 2008, the enterprise increased its production volume by 8.6% compared to the previous year. The growth rate of foreign exchange earnings during this period reached 144% compared to 2007. The share of new products in the production volume was 43%. The enterprise was founded in 1976. It specializes in the production of televisions. It also produces fire-fighting equipment, medical equipment, furniture, and building materials. Almost all components for the products are manufactured at the plant. Currently, about 5,000 people work here. This year, the "Zdravookhraneniye Belarus" exhibition brought together more than 350 enterprises from 16 countries. The forum program includes scientific and practical seminars, conferences, presentations, and thematic exhibitions. -0-