Vitebsk Distillery invested Br1.7 billion in production development in the first half of the year.

July 24, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. RUP "Vitebsk Distillery" invested Br1.7 billion in production development in the first half of the year, which is 100% of the annual target, the enterprise informed a BELTA correspondent. The funds were directed towards the construction of a warehouse with a capacity of 5 thousand tons of grain per year, and preparatory work for the implementation of soft grain cooking technology in the production of rectified spirit at the Bogushevsk Distillery, which is a branch of Vitebsk Distillery. The main enterprise is implementing the second phase of the project to organize cognac production. It is planned to master the production of cognac from cognac spirits and expand its range. Currently, only bottling of this drink has been established, the distillery clarified. In the second half of the year, it is planned to implement projects related to the development of the product range and modernization of production. In January-June, the enterprise produced goods worth Br25.5 billion, which is 114.3% compared to the same period last year. Sales profitability reached 18.9%. Exports amounted to over $186.5 thousand, which corresponds to January-June 2008. Vitebsk Distillery was founded in 1898. The range of alcoholic products includes more than 40 items. Investments in production development in 2008 amounted to Br5.9 billion. The average number of employees is over 470 people. -0-