President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the activities of the “Megaton” plant for the production of aerated concrete blocks in Chust district.
Population growth and urbanization are increasing demand for high-quality building materials. In this regard, the building materials industry is developing dynamically in Uzbekistan: modern technologies are being introduced and the production of highly efficient products is being established.
One such example is the aerated concrete block manufacturing plant operating in the Namangan free economic zone and financed by Turonbank. As part of a $40 million project, the plant has introduced technologies from China, Germany, and Denmark, ensuring high quality and efficiency of production.
Thus, aerated concrete blocks produced using German technology allow for significant energy savings. Buildings constructed from such blocks do not require additional external thermal insulation, and temperature losses inside the premises are reduced fourfold. As a result, energy costs are reduced by up to 45 percent.
The production uses cement grade 550 from “Namangan Cement” plant, which is part of the “Megaton” enterprise, allowing for the formation of a value-added chain. The enterprise has created 500 new jobs.
The Head of State inspected the production workshops, laboratories, and finished products. Managers presented information on quality and resistance to high and low temperatures.
– It is important that our construction industry keeps pace with the times and produces high-quality products, – emphasized the President. – Similar innovative technologies must be introduced in other areas where the share of imports remains high. This will create healthy competition in the market, expand the choice for buyers, ensure the availability of products for the population and create new jobs. We will continue to support proactive entrepreneurs.
The plant is capable of producing up to 600 thousand cubic meters of products per year, which will cover about 28 percent of the region’s demand for bricks.
The second phase of the project involves the localization of the production of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, specialized adhesives and plaster mixes.