Vitebsk liqueur and vodka plant "Pridvinye" increased exports 6 times in January-August

September 6, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. RUP "Vitebsk Distillery" Pridvinye" increased its exports by 6 times in January-August compared to the same period last year to $1.4 million, the enterprise informed a BELTA correspondent. The significant growth in supplies is due to the plant's broader entry into the markets of Bulgaria, Armenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, as well as the development of new ones. Thus, this year the "Pridvinye" brand products appeared in Russia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Turkmenistan. In addition to alcoholic beverages, the enterprise began to supply ethyl alcohol abroad, which also contributed significantly to export growth. In January-August 2010, the enterprise produced goods worth Br53.7 billion, which amounted to 109% compared to the same period last year. Consumer goods worth Br39.3 billion were produced (112.2%). Investments in fixed assets for the half-year amounted to Br1.8 billion. Vitebsk Distillery was founded in 1898. The range of alcoholic products manufactured includes more than 50 items. The enterprise also produces non-alcoholic beverages and mineral water. The average number of employees is 640 people. -0-