APRIL 15, 1996
The Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States (BISNIS) has created the Search for Partners program to help U.S. companies find business opportunities in the expanding markets of the Newly Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union.
This issue focuses on investment opportunities in Telecommunications, Computers, and Electronics. As their shelf life is limited, we recommend following up promptly.
The opportunities are provided solely as an informational service and do not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Verification of these leads is the responsibility of the reader. Please note to ensure proper delivery of mail, addresses should be written in Russian or appropriate NIS language in the following format:
Zip Code City
Street #, Street Name
Apartment/Office #
Addressee (Name of company and contact)
Country name in English
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS/COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
ARMENIA
Company: Sirius
Product/Service: Home and Office Electronics Sirius is a joint stock company
that was founded in 1964 and employs 4,800 people. The plant produces electronic
goods and semiconductor devices. Sirius is looking for partners for assembly
of P.C. modems; printers; radio-electronic and television equipment; calculators
and electronic notebooks; telephones and faxes; etc. Sirius prefers a joint
venture arrangement, but is open to other forms of cooperation. The plant
is able to contribute industrial premises, energy resources, labor, and financial
investment. The U.S. partner should be able to supply equipment and materials
for production. Business can be conducted in English. Contact: Willie Bakunts,
Manager of Foreign Economic Relations Armenia
378510 Abovian
11, Sevan Street
Sirius
Tel: (7-8852) 28-16-98; (7-88561) 2-52-34, 2-41-51, 2-33-97 Email:gep@sirius.armenia.su
Source: Sirius
Company: Special Design Center
Product/Service: Encoders/Transducers
Special Design Center was founded in 1977 by the National Academy of Sciences
of Armenia. The center specializes in processing and production of absolute
and incremental photovoltaic shaft angle encoders; linear displacement photoelectric
transducers; satellite receiving systems; small hydro-turbines; and photovoltaics
and small grain mills for agriculture. The center employs 100 professionals,
and maintains established business and scientific relationships with Russian
scientific-industrial institutes and academies. The center owns 20 hectares
of land, and occupies 7,400 square meters of space, including 3,000 square
meters of production area. The center's equipment includes milling and electro-erosion
machines, as well as gear processing and grinding machine-tools. Special Design
Center is looking for an American partner for joint production and distribution
of photoelectric absolute shaft angle encoders; photoelectric linear displacement
transducers; and solar elements and panels with sun tracking systems. The
American partner should be able to provide advanced equipment, partial financial
investment, and marketing of finished electronic products. Special Design
Center offers its production space, qualified labor, experience in the electronics
industry, existing equipment, and laboratories. Contact: Robert Sargsyan,
General Director Armenia
378410 Ashtarak
Bagavan Street, 1
Special Design Center
Tel: (7-374-2) 28-85-43
Fax: (7-374-2) 15-11-50 (Attn: Robert Sargsyan) Telex:243344 ORION SU
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: Spin Corporation
Product/Service: Electrolytic Capacitors Formerly under the jurisdiction of
the Soviet Ministry of Defense, Spin Corporation was founded in 1979 and specializes
in production of electrolytic capacitors for radio receivers and other electronic
devices. The company currently employs 471 people and occupies 15,000 square
meters of space, half of which is used for production. Spin has stable business
relations with many radio device manufacturing companies throughout the NIS.
Annual average turnover is US$2.4 million. Spin Corporation has been included
on the list of priority enterprises to be privatized by the beginning of 1996.
Spin is looking for an established U.S. capacitor producer to assist with
production of modern types of capacitors. The American partner is expected
to provide modern equipment for production of electrolytic capacitors, as
well as joint promotion and marketing of products. Contact: Razmik Sarukhanyan,
Director Armenia
377810 Yerevan
Shinararneri Street, 1
Spin Corporation
Tel and Fax: (7-374-92) 6-79-00
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: VT Ltd.
Product/Service: Converters/Chargers/Amplifiers/Etc. Founded in 1989 and employing
15 people, VT Ltd. is a private company that specializes in production of
radio-electronic devices and power-generating devices. The company produces
voltage convertors and alarm systems; radio receivers and transmitters; and
UPS devices. VT Ltd. would like to establish a joint venture for production
of the following devices developed by the company: high protection voltage
converters (from 0.5 to 10 KW, stabilized output voltage); automatic chargers
adapted to unstable power supply; amplifiers for radio receivers; alarm systems
with autonomous power sources; 0.5 KW-wind generators; and solar water heaters.
VT Ltd. will provide all necessary specifications, tested experimental models,
and professional but inexpensive personnel. The American partner is expected
to provide financial investment and equipment for production, as well as assistance
with marketing. Contact: Vahe Terzyan, Director, or Yury Avakyan, Commercial
Director Armenia
375028 Yerevan
Kievian Street, 1B
Suite 27
VT Ltd.
Tel: (7-374-2) 27-85-40
Fax: (7-374-2) 15-13-94 (Attn: Vahe Terzian) Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: Zots Business Center
Product/Service: Infra-Red Detectors
Zots Business Center is a recently established marketing division of Orbita,
a large state manufacturer of electronic and optical devices. The center is
self-financing and employs 12 people. Zots would like to purchase infra-red
detectors in the 3-5 and 8-15 millimicron wavelength range, as well as cooling
engines. The company is also looking for a partner to provide U.S.-made image
sensoring devices which use infra-red detectors. Contact: Artak Davtyan, Director
Armenia
375031 Yerevan
Sissakyan Street, 2
Zots Business Center
Tel: (7-372) 74-38-67 or 390-71-21
Fax: (7-374) 390-17-20
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: Mathematical Machines Plant (MMP) Product/Service: Electronic Components/Computers/Etc.
Mathematical Machines Plant (MMP) is a large state computer manufacturer that
was established in 1957. One of the first of its kind in the Soviet Union,
the firm has a long history of producing limited series electronic computing
systems for Soviet civil and military needs. Production has included Nairi
and Razdan computers (1957-1991); EC-1030, EC-1045, and EC-1046 mainframe
computers (1969-1992); as well as peripherals. After partial conversion, MMP
recently started production of a variety of consumer and industrial electronic
appliances. Production is sold in Armenia and is exported to Russia, Ukraine,
and Turkmenistan. MMP will be fully privatized in 1996. The company presently
has 1,300 employees, and owns premises totaling 36,500 square meters, including
25,000 square meters of industrial space and 5,000 square meters of storage
space. The firm has metal and plastics processing equipment; equipment for
manufacturing one- sided, double-sided, and multi-layer electronic boards;
electronics assembly lines; equipment for production of cylindrical magnetic
films and magnetic film-based memory devices from NEC (Japan); mechanical
and climatic testing laboratories; and laboratories for testing input components.
MMP is looking for a U.S. partner to organize joint production of electronic
components, computers, and general consumer electronics from components to
be partially supplied by the partner. MMP will provide its manufacturing assembly,
testing facilities, and qualified but inexpensive personnel. Using its extensive
links throughout the NIS, MMP can also represent the interests of its U.S.
partner in the Transcaucasus, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Contact: Genrikh
Meghrabyan, Director; Garry Mkrtchyan, Marketing Director (English speaker);
or Yuri Khachatryan, Chief Engineer (English speaker) Armenia
375033 Yerevan
3, Hakob Hakobyan Street
Mathematical Machines Plant (MMP)
Tel: (7-374-2) 27-60-30; 27-69-71; 27-13-39 (Mr. Mkrtchyan); or 27-72-12 (Mr.
Khachatryan) Fax: (7-374-2) 27-40-70
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: MSH Joint Stock Company
Product/Service: Components/Computer Blocks and Modules MSH Joint Stock Company
is a private electronics engineering firm that was established in March 1994
on the basis of a former engineering division of Aviacomplex, a state electronics
firm owned by the USSR Ministry of Aviation Industry. At present, MSH is situated
on the territory of the Yerevan Mathematical Machines Plant (see above), with
which it has a long-term lease agreement. MSH's staff consists of 35 highly
trained main specialists as well as contract personnel. MSH continues to specialize
in development and production of computerized numerical control (CNC) systems
(electronic blocks for motorized controllers); special electricity generators
for programmable machine tools; electrical discharge machining; as well as
service and warranty of its products. MSH is working to expand its research
and product line. Among other projects, the company is planning to start production
of CNCs based on NWC650 or AWS860 computers. The products will be supplied
to machinery building plants in Armenia, the NIS, and abroad. The new projects
will allow MSH to increase annual turnover up to US$3 million in the coming
three years. MSH Joint Stock Company is looking for a long-term supplier of
U.S. electronic components (power transistors, diodes, ICs, etc), as well
as industrial, AWS860-type computer blocks and modules (50-70 per year). Funds
are available immediately. Contact: Levon R. Poghosyan, President (English
speaker) Armenia
375033 Yerevan
3, Hakob Hakobyan Street
Mathematical Machines Plant
MSH Joint Stock Company
Tel: (7-374-2) 27-69-91
Fax: (7-374-2) 27-40-70
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: Narek Ltd.
Product/Service: Computer Hardware/Telecom Products Narek Ltd. is an import/export
company that was founded in 1993 by a family of entrepreneurs. The company
employs 18 people. Annual sales in 1994 were equal to US$250,000. Narek specializes
in wholesale distribution of office furniture, computer hardware, telecommunications
products, and apparel. The company owns 470 square meters of space, including
a 200-square meter showroom under construction. Narek has reliable business
relationships with firms in Russia, as well as short term business contracts
with companies in Italy and the United Arab Emirates. Narek would like to
purchase U.S. computer hardware and telecommunications products; copying equipment
(power supply 110-240V, 50/60 HZ); and general apparel. The company will use
its own funds for payment. As the company owns a chain of stores in Yerevan,
Narek Ltd. would also like to become a regional agent or distributor for U.S.
computer hardware and furniture exporters. The company welcomes assistance
in decorating and furnishing its show room in Yerevan in U.S. style.
Contact: Raphik Harutyunyan, President, or Sona Harutyunyan, Translator Armenia
375012 Yerevan
Komitas, 38
Narek Ltd.
Tel and Fax: (7-374-2) 15-14-24
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: Lazerain Technika Research and Development Company Product/Service:
Lasers/Crystals/Optics
Established in 1972, Lazerain Technika Research and Development Company (LTRDC)is
one of the key developers and producers of laser crystals, optical elements,
lasers, and laser-based technological equipment in the NIS. The company owns
15 hectares of land, including 25,000 square meters of office, research, and
industrial space. The company's machinery includes mechanical, crystal growing,
potical, electronic, and laser-based equipment. At present, LTRDC employs
250 engineers, technicians, and workers. Before the collapse of the USSR,
the company supplied its products to defense, electronic, radio-technical,
aviation, and telecommunications industries with an annual turnover of US$25
million. Turnover in 1995 was US$400,000. Lazerain Technika Research and Development
Company is seeking partners or investors for modernization and production
of its tunable optical parametric oscillator; production and marketing of
its laser perforator; and construction of a new laboratory building to expand
production of soluble, non-linear, active, and pure garnet and sapphire crystals.
LTRDC also offers its services as an agent/distributor to U.S. exporters of
sophisticated electronic products throughout the NIS, Middle East, and Central
Asia. Contact: Vilik Harutyunyan, General Director Armenia
375090 Yerevan
21, Shopron Street
Lazerain Technika Research and Development Company Tel: (374-2) 52-23-18
Fax: (374-2) 15-16-94
Email: laserua.arminco.com
or
Contact: Aram Khachaturyan, Chief of Optical and Laser Department Tel: (374-2)
65-20-52
or
Contact: Ashot Arakelyan, Chief of Crystal Department Tel: (374-2) 65-23-71
or
Contact: Varuzhan Danielyan, Head of Electronic Engineering Laboratory Tel:
(374-2) 65-23-82 (office); (374-2) 62-66-20 (home) Source: American Embassy
Yerevan
Company: Laser-91
Product/Service: Laser Systems for Methane Detection Established in 1991 and
employing 14 people, Laser-91 is a small private company specializing in development
and production of lasers and laser systems. The company rents space from Lazerain
Technika in Yerevan (see above). The company has developed an optical parametric
oscillator, a YAG:Er laser, and a computerized laser systems for remote detection
of methane leakage. Laser- 91 is looking for a partner to organize a joint
venture for production of mobile and stationary systems for atmospheric methane
detection. The partner should be able to provide sart-up investment and marketing
assistance in the NIS, Asia, Middle East, and other regions. Contact: Aram
Harutyunyan, Director
Armenia
375090 Yerevan
21, Shopron Street
Laser-91
Tel: (374-2) 65-20-52
Fax: (374-2) 15-16-94
Email: laserua.arminco.com
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: Laser-Service, Ltd.
Product/Service: Mobile Stone Engraving Laser System Laser-Service Ltd. is
a small private company specializing in development and production of solid-state
lasers, as well as laser-based cutting, molding, and engraving technologies.
The company's production is sold mainly on the domestic market, with jewelry
producers among the largest clients. Laser-Service was established in 1991
and employs a staff of 15 people. The company rents its main premises from
Lazerain Technika in Yerevan (see above). Laser-Service seeks a U.S. partner
for joint development and production of a mobile stone engraving laser system.
The system will include an impulse laser with two-dimensional beam positioning,
an optical beam focusing system, a control computer, and a scanner. The Armenian
company prefers to form a joint venture, to which it will contribute technology,
space, production facilities, and qualified personnel. The U.S. partner should
be able to provide start-up investment and regular delivery of components.
Contact: Gevorg Paityan, Director, or Gagik Buniatyan, Chief Engineer (English
speaker) Armenia
375090 Yerevan
21, Shopron Street
Laser-Service Ltd.
Tel: (374-2) 65-20-52
Fax: (374-2) 15-16-94
Email: laserua.arminco.com
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
Company: Luch Ltd.
Product/Service: Industrial and Medical Laser Systems
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Established in 1991 and employing seven people, Luch Ltd. is a private company
specializing in development and production of laser devices for industrial
and medical purposes. The company has developed an original metal cutting
laser tool; a medical laser tool for eliminating bladder stones; and a medical
perforator for blood analysis. A molding laser device is currently in the
development stage. Luch has been producing a few laser tools annually which
are exported to the NIS. Luch rents production space from Lazerain Technika
in Yerevan (see above). Luch Ltd. is looking for a partner for joint production
and marketing in third countries of industrial and medical laser systems based
on the company's technology, as well as for its "Solid-State Laser Laboratory
for Education and Research," a kit of standard laser instruments for use by
schools and universities.
Contact: Karine Petrosyan, Manager
Armenia
375090 Yerevan
21, Shopron Street
Luch Ltd.
Tel: (374-2) 65-21-82
Fax: (374-2) 28-25-02 or 15-16-94
Email: laserua.arminco.com
Source: American Embassy Yerevan
BELARUS
Company: Camerton
Product/Service: High Technology Electronics Camerton was founded in 1975
and employs 150 people, most of whom are highly trained professionals. The
company is engaged in development of radar and hydro-acoustic signals processing
facilities; electronic equipment for internal combustion engines diagnostics;
and medical equipment. The company is also a world leader in methods and devices
for radar identification of air and ground objects; radiowave tachometers;
and radio engineering for earthquake detection. The company has been granted
patents and licenses in Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, the United States, Germany,
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, and Japan. Camerton
is a self-supporting state enterprise subordinate only to the State Industry
Committee. The plant is looking for joint venture partners for the above activities.
Contact: Timofei Ivanovich Shelomentsev, President, or Vladimir Alexeevich
Konstantinov Belarus
220001 Minsk
Mogilevskay Street, 28
Camerton
Tel: (0172) 64-34-48, 26-39-20, or 26-39-21 Fax: (0172) 26-39-22
Source: Camerton
Company: Golden Software
Product/Service: Computer Hardware and Software Established in 1994 and employing
five people, Golden Software is engaged in production and sales of computer
accounting software. Golden Software is interested in establishing a joint
venture or becoming an official distributor or dealer of U.S. computer hardware
and software. Contact: Vladimir L. Katkovsky
Belarus
(physical address:)
220015 Minsk
Pushkin Prospect, 1-66
or
(mailing address:)
220015 Minsk
P.O. Box 277
Golden Software
Tel: (7-0172) 52-47-77 or 64-99-74
Fax: (7-0172) 64-99-74
Email: goldsoft%swatogor.belpak.minsk.byemos.su Source: Golden Software
GEORGIA
Company: GBS Electronics
Product/Service: Personal Computers/Peripherals Founded in 1991, GBS Electronics
assembles and distributes personal computer equipment, peripheral devices,
communications units, and publishing systems. The company occupies an office
in downtown Tbilisi and a technical laboratory in Tbilisi District. GBS employs
15 people and has its own maintenance and storage facilities. The company
would like to serve as a distributor or joint venture partner for a foreign
electronics company on the Georgian and Transcaucasian markets.
Contact: Zurab Shavishvili, President
Georgia
380006 Tbilisi
Virsaladze Street, 8
GBS Electronics
Tel: (995-8832) 99-77-12 or 93-49-87
Fax: (995-8832) 98-87-53 or 99-56-06
Source: American Embassy Tbilisi
Company: Electric Engine Factory Elektrodzrava Product/Service: Electric Motors
Founded in 1962, Electric Engine Factory Elektrodzrava produces three types
of three-phase electric motors for hoists and lifts. The motors rate at 2.2
KW (Mark 0), 5 KW (Mark II), and 7.5 KW. Elektrodzrava was the Soviet Union's
only producer with these specifications. The plant's motors are currently
used for a range of hoisting purposes in the construction, steel, transportation,
and seaport industries. The plants occupies 3.2 hectares of land. Production
facilities comprise 11,900 square meters; 1,142 square meters are available
for storage. Elektrodzrava has a railway siding and operable infrastructure
with its own power generator. The company has 170 employees. Elektrodzrava
is seeking partners for the above activities. Contact: Shalva Svanidze, General
Director Georgia
380019 Tbilisi
Mirtskhulava Street, 11
Electric Engine Factory Elektrodzrava
Tel: (995-8832) 34-01-21 or 34-04-38
Fax: (995-8832) 34-30-20
Telex:212439 CLEMA
Source: American Embassy Tbilisi
KAZAKSTAN
Company: Institute of Space Research (ISR) of the National Academy of Sciences
of the Republic of Kazakstan
Product/Service: Satellite Data
The Institute of Space Research (ISR) of the National Academy of Sciences
of the Republic of Kazakstan is a state organization engaged in creation of
electronic maps (topographical, geological, and geophysical) of various scales.
ISR is considered the region's main consultant in development of space images
and software for processing satellite data. The institute is interested in
becoming an agent or distributor of landsat images in Central Asia. ISR is
also currently working on a project to identify gold deposits using geological
and space data. Business can be conducted in English by highly qualified scientists.
Contact: Dr. Nurgul Amanova
Kazakstan
480100 Almaty
15, Shevchenko
Institute of Space Research of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of
Kazakstan Tel: (7-3272) 61-68-53 or 62-67-17
Fax: (7-3272) 49-43-55
Email:nuraziki.alma-ata.su
or
East-West Space Science Center
Physics Department
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Tel: (301) 405-8059
Fax: (301) 405-9966
Email: nurgulam.umd.edu
Source: Institute of Space Research of the National Academy of Sciences of
the Republic of Kazakstan
KYRGYZSTAN
Company: Tynchtyk-Orbita
Product/Service: Telecommunications Services Tynchtyk-Orbita is a private
joint stock company engaged in telecommunications services including production
and sales of technical equipment and telephones. The company has 100 square
meters of production area and 500 square meters of warehouse space. Tynchtyk-Orbita
is looking for a joint venture partner for the above activities. The company
can provide buildings and equipment, and seeks a partner able to contribute
radio-telephone station equipment and training.
Contact: Hustutdin Atahanov, President
Kyrgyzstan
Osh
20, Karasuyskoe
Tynchtyk-Orbita
Tel: (7-33222) 2-62-10 or 7-85-21
Fax: (7-33222) 2-46-05
Source: Tynchtyk-Orbita
RUSSIA
Company: Power Transformer Plant
Product/Service: Electric Consumer Goods In operation since 1959, Power Transformer
Plant is Russia's largest producer of electric transformers. The plant also
produces autonomous hot water supply systems for farms; electric cooling systems;
electric power stabilizers; and various plastic goods. Power Transformer Plant
seeks a joint venture partner for development and production of electrical
consumer goods. Contact: Leonid Brodsky, General Director Russia
682200 Birobidzhan
1, Transformatornaya Street
Power Transformer Plant
Tel: (7-42622) 6-88-14
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Khabarovsk
Company: Escom
Product/Service: Establishment of On-Line Service Established in 1992, Escom
is a small private company that supplies information services and telecommunications
equipment to large and small trading firms, educational facilities, and private
and state enterprises. Escom seeks a U.S. joint venture partner to establish
a node for Compuserve in Khabarovsk to provide Russian customers access to
U.S. information databases. Escom is able to provide office space, customer
training and support, and advertising. Contact: Yevgeni Podoba, Manager
Russia
680000 Khabarovsk
76, Zaparina Street
Office 211
Escom
Tel and Fax: (7-4212) 33-32-26
Email:rootastnet.khabarovsk.su
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Khabarovsk
Company: Vostokinfo-Cosmos
Product/Service: Telecommunications Services Vostokinfo-Cosmos has been engaged
in telecommunications services since 1992. The company employs 30 people.
Vostokinfo-Cosmos has installed numeric V-SAT terminal stations in eight towns
in Khabarovsk Territory, as well as in Magadan and Vladivostok. These stations
are included in the company's segregated network. Vostokinfo-Cosmos seeks
a joint venture partner to invest in development of telecommunications services
in eastern Russia. Contact: Stanislav Kuznetsov, General Director Russia
680000 Khabarovsk
18, Shevchenko Street
Vostokinfo-Cosmos
Tel: (7-4212) 33-04-49 or 33-47-49
Fax: (7-4212) 33-72-34
Source: US&FCS Khabarovsk
Company: Avest Electronics Plant
Product/Service: Electronic Home Appliances and Equipment Avest electronics
plant is a financially independent subsidiary of the Komsomolsk Aircraft Production
Association, the largest industrial enterprise in the Russian Far East. Avest
currently assembles 2,000 Gold Star television sets per month for the Russian
Far East and Siberian markets. Turnover during 1994 was about US$7 million.
Avest seeks a joint venture partner to develop production of electronic home
appliances and other electronic equipment. Contact: Alexander V. Mikrykov,
Director Russia
681018 Komsomolsk-on-Amur
1, Sovetskaya Street
Komsomolsk Aircraft Production Association Avest Electronics Plant
Tel: (7-42172) 6-39-46
Fax: (7-42172) 2-84-33
Telex:141149 BURAN
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Khabarovsk
Company: Metallist Plant
Product/Service: Lamps
Metallist Plant was founded in 1956 to produce grenades for the defense industry.
In 1993 the plant was transformed into a joint stock company; all shares are
now owned by private individuals. Metallist has 170 employees who produce
over 490,000 units per year of various types of lamps, chandeliers, metal
furniture, and consumer goods. According to an assessment of the federal electric
company Rossiyskiy Svet (Russian Light), the annual requirement for lamps
in the Russian Far East is 20 million units. The nearest factory producing
lamps is located in the western Siberian city of Tomsk. For this reason, Metallist
will be given a state guarantee for its lamp project's foreign investments
as well as an allocation of quartz sand deposits. Metallist Plant wishes to
establish a joint venture to produce energy-saving lamps for the Russian Far
East and northern territories of China.
Contact: Oleg V. Gerasimov, Chairman
Russia
681018 Komsomosk-on-Amur
8, Prospect Tsentralnyy
Metallist Plant
Tel: (7-42172) 2-70-24
Fax: (7-42172) 2-85-85
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Khabarovsk
Company: Aerocom-CMC
Product/Service: Telephone Exchanges/Earth Satellite Stations/Converters/Etc.
Aerocom-CMC is a telecommunications services company that was established
in 1994 by a Russian and a U.S. company. Aerocom-CMC provides local, inter-city,
and international communications. The enterprise is a closed stock company
with a staff of 100 employees. Aerocom-CMC works closely with major U.S. telecommunications
companies. Annual sales are estimated at US$5 million. Aerocom-CMC seeks partners
that can provide telephone exchanges, earth satellite stations, converters,
and other types of equipment. The company is planning to create a network
of regional joint ventures that will be set up by Aerocom-CMC, a regional
telephone operating company, and a U.S. supplier of equipment. Contact: Barry
Haltom, Deputy General Director Russia
117334 Moscow
Leninsky Prospekt, 32A
Aerocom-CMC
Tel: (7-095) 938-50-46 or 938-18-11
Fax: (7-095) 938-17-04
Telex:411809 IPAS SU
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Moscow
Company: Elma
Product/Service: Semiconductor Production/Etc. Elma was established in the
early 1960s as a state enterprise and part of the Center of Microelectronics
in Zelenograd, a major center of the Soviet military industrial complex and
now known as the "Russian Silicon Valley." The company became a public joint
stock company in 1994. At that time, the company established eight subsidiaries
solely with its own authorized capital. Elma is a leading company in semiconductor
material science, technology, and production in Russia. The company's product
line includes: silicon substrates and epitaxial wafers; gallium arsenide and
gallium phosphide polycrystals, single crystals, substrates, and epitaxial
wafers; single crystals and wafers of A2B6 compounds; a wide spectrum of thick-film
composite pastes; organo-metallic compounds; silicon photodiodes; and artificial
heart valves. Elma's production facilities include 50,000 square meters of
auxiliary area. The plant employs about 3,000 people. Elma has set up new
lines for production of sapphire glass for watches; photovoltaic elements;
modules; and metal extraction from electronic scrap. Elma seeks partners for
the above activities.
Contact: Boris Ushkov, Deputy Director
Russia
103460 Moscow
Elma
Tel: (7-095) 531-09-76
Fax: (7-095) 530-92-05
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Moscow
Company: Micron
Product/Service: Monitors/VLSI/Chips/Consumer Electronics Micron was founded
in 1964 primarily as a designer and manufacturer of high-speed microcircuits
for military application. The company is Russia's long-time leader in high-speed
ICs, static memories, and ASICs. Micron's range of activity is extremely wide
due to the role the plant played in the Soviet microelectronics industry.
The company manufactures a very large variety of high-technology electronics
products. Micron seeks partners for joint design and further manufacture of
flat-screen monitors with patent-free 250 MM LCD; high volume production of
250K-SRAM-class VLSI in the newly built class 10 cleanroom; high volume assembly
and testing of foreign companies' chips; production of foreign companies'
component-based consumer electronics (i.e.: pocket TV sets, games, multi-functional
phones, home computers, etc.); and joint LM-SRAM-class chip manufacture.
Contact: Yevgeny Fietisov, Director, Planning Department Russia
Moscow
Micron
Tel: (7-095) 536-81-03
Fax: (7-095) 535-62-64
Email:milicron.zgrad.su
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Moscow
Company: Russian Academy of Sciences Research Institute of VLSI CAD Systems
(NIISAPRAN)
Product/Service: Microelectronics, Etc.
The Russian Academy of Sciences Research Institute of VLSI CAD Systems (NIISAPRAN)
is involved in fundamental research in designing automation for microelectronics.
The company's main areas of activity include: framework; high-level and logical
synthesis; layout synthesis; design methodology; and massively parallel algorithms
and architectures. NIISAPRAN is pursuing joint international research and
development in the fields of design technology, computer science, microelectronics,
and telecommunications. NIISAPRAN seeks partners for the following projects:
development and manufacture of an SIMD processor for signal processing; development
and manufacture of a real time scale audio-video compression board; development
of a logical synthesis tool for high-speed combinational microelectronic circuits;
and establishment of an international cooperation center.
Contact: Alexander Stempkovsky, Director Russia
105023 Moscow, E-023
8A, Mazhorov Per.
Russian Academy of Sciences Research Institute of VLSI CAD Systems (NIISAPRAN)
Tel: (7-095) 369-19-75
Fax: (7-095) 369-51-07
Email:stalapran.msk.su
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Moscow
Company: Sotovaya Company Ltd.
Product/Service: Cellular Phone Equipment Sotovaya Company Ltd. was established
in 1994 and employs 20 people. The company provides cellular phone service.
Sotovaya seeks a U.S. supplier of cellular subscribers' equipment and hand-sets.
Contact: Victoras Dzindzeleta, Marketing Director Russia
630009 Novosibirsk
P.O. Box 106
Sotovaya Company Ltd.
Tel: (7-3832) 10-66-01, 66-36-29
Fax: (7-3832) 10-68-69
Source: Sotovaya Company Ltd.
Company: Izumrud
Product/Service: Electronic Power Meters Izumrud was founded in 1965 as a
secret defense plant. Production of radio-location equipment has always been
the plant's top priority, although Izumrud also manufactures electric goods
including mixers, lamps, and electric power meters for sale throughout the
NIS and abroad (Korea, Bulgaris, Holland, Japan, and China). The volume of
production in 1994 was 10 billion rubles. The plant has a staff of 1,000 highly
qualified specialists. Izumrud is looking for a U.S. joint venture partner
for production of "Alpha"-class electronic power meters. The plant is able
to supply production of plates, bodies, transformers, as well as adjustment
and testing of the units.
Contact: Grigory N. Yakukhny, General Director Russia
690105 Vladivostok
65, Russkaya Street
Izumrud
Tel: (7-4232) 32-70-55
Fax: (7-4232) 32-55-79
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Megos
Product/Service: Electrical Products/Cables Founded in 1994, Megos is a private
company that installs electrical devices as well as electrical
and phone cables in new and reconstructed buildings. The company is an authorized
distributor of LeGrand (France) and has annual sales of about US$100,000.
Megos seeks a U.S. supplier of electrical products; phone and electrical cables;
cable channels; and household electrical fixtures including plugs, wire, connectors,
receptacles, interlocks, voltage regulators, sockets, switches, bulbs, and
lamps.
Contact: Sergey Koroluk, Director
Russia
690000 Vladivostok
76/B Russkaya Street, Room 43
Megos
Fax: (7-4232) 32-79-09
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Vostoktelecom
Product/Service: Telecommunications Equipment Vostoktelecom is a leading satellite
communications company in the local telecommunications market. The company
was established in 1992 by Interdal Telecom (Russia), KDD (Japan), and Nissho
Iwai (Japan) and employs 74 people. Annuals sales in 1994 exceeded US$12 million.
Vostoktelecom seeks a U.S. supplier of telecommunications equipment including
VSAT. Contact: Anatoly K. Borisenko, Head of Commercial Department Russia
690000 Vladivostok
24/2, Okeanskiy Prospect
Vostoktelecom
Tel: (7-4232) 22-85-30 or 22-82-98
International Telephone: (7-50985) 1-22-22 Fax: (7-4232) 22-55-36
International Fax: (7-50985) 1-22-23
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Redcom
Product/Service: Computers
Redcom is a joint stock company that was established in 1991 and is today
one of the leading computer distributors in the Russian Far East. Sales during
the first six months of 1994 were about US$6 million. Redcom has offices throughout
the region, including in Khabarovsk, Nakhodka, and Blagoveshchensk; the company
plans to open offices in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Magadan, and Yakutia. Redcom
provides a one-year guarantee to its customers. The company sells U.S. makes,
including Dell, Rank Xerox, Quantum, and Novell. The company has 27 employees,
including eight sales representatives. Redcom is interested in expanding its
dealership network with the assistance of U.S. computer manufacturers. Contact:
Roy Oleg, President
Russia
690600 Vladivostok
10, Prospect Krasnogo Znameni
Redcom
Tel and Fax: (7-4232) 25-09-20
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: B&D Ltd.
Product/Service: Personal and Laptop Computers B&D Ltd. was established
in 1992 and currently sells computers throughout the Russian Far East. Sales
exceeded US$1 million during the first three quarters of 1994. B&D imports
computers from the United States, South Korea, and Taiwan. The company is
interested in locating U.S. suppliers of personal computers and laptops. Contact:
Sergei Bychkov, Director
Russia
Vladivostok
17, Russkaya Street, 9th Floor
B&D Ltd.
Tel: (7-4232) 32-07-00
Fax: (7-4232) 32-07-08
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Inservice Company, Ltd.
Product/Service: Computers and Peripherals Inservice Company, Ltd. was established
in 1992. The company is looking for a partner to provide brand name computers
and peripherals. Contact: Igor Komldunov, President
Russia
Vladivostok
5, Mordovtseva
Inservice Company Ltd.
Tel and Fax: (7-4232) 22-73-69
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: BCS V Company, Ltd.
Product/Service: Computers
BCS V Company, Ltd. was established in 1993 and currently has 15 employees,
including 4 sales agents. Annual sales exceed US$500,000. The company sells
computers throughout the Russian Far East and has as clients some of the region's
largest banks. BCS V Company is interested in importing various types of computers.
Contact: Vitaly Bordoley, Director
Russia
Vladivostok
4, Narodny Prospect
BCS V Company, Ltd.
Tel and Fax: (7-4232) 25-49-47
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Land Company
Product/Service: Computers
Land Company was established in 1990. Sales exceeded US$300,000 during the
first half of 1994. The company supplies computers via Moscow, where computers
are assembled at converted defense plants. Land recently signed an agreement
with computer suppliers in Taiwan and South Korea. The company is looking
for a partner to supply computers. Contact: Vasily Osipov, President
Russia
Vladivostok
27, Oktyabryaskaya Street, Room 240
Land Company
Tel: (7-4232) 25-77-59
Fax: (7-4232) 25-56-97
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: FEM Company, Ltd.
Product/Service: Computer and Office Equipment FEM Company, Ltd. was established
in 1991 and currently has 22 employees. Annual sales exceed US$5 million.
FEM sells office computers and telephone equipment throughout the Russian
Far East. The company currently imports equipment from Taiwan, Singapore,
and South Korea. FEM seeks U.S. suppliers of computers (386 and 486 models
and laptops), scanners, keyboards, mini-exchange switching boards, telephones,
and fax machines. Contact: Boris Sosnovsky, President
Russia
Vladivostok
20, Volgogradskaya Street
FEM Company, Ltd.
Tel: (7-4232) 46-74-11
Tel and Fax: (7-4232) 46-75-81
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Ineks Company, Ltd.
Product/Service: Computer Manufacture
Ineks Company, Ltd. was established in 1991 and has a staff of 10 employees.
Ineks sells computers throughout the Russian Far East and is a dealer of the
Japanese "Star" Company, which supplies parts for local assembly. Ineks seeks
a U.S. partner to assist with expansion of its manufacturing operations in
Vladivostok. Contact: Mikhail Bogdanovich, President
Russia
Vladivostok
1/1101 Komsomolskaya Street
Ineks Company, Ltd.
Tel: (7-4232) 22-57-00
Fax: (7-4232) 25-67-94
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Plus Company, Ltd.
Product/Service: Computer Dealership
Plus Company, Ltd. was established in 1991 and currently has 15 employees.
Sales exceeded US$250,000 during the first half of 1994. The company sells
computers throughout Primorsky Territory and Kamchatka, and specializes in
customer-tailored software and installation of local networks. Plus is an
Apple dealer and is negotiating a dealer arrangement with another major U.S.
computer manufacturer. Plus is seeking a U.S. partner for the dealership.
Contact: Victor Odinchov, President
Russia
Vladivostok
25, Uborevicha Street, Room 309
Plus Company, Ltd.
Tel: (7-4232) 22-57-00
Fax: (7-4232) 22-97-19
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Avers
Product/Service: Computers and Office Equipment Avers is a joint stock company
that was established in 1992 and employs 25 people. Sales exceeded US$600,000
during the first half of 1994. Avers is a Hewlett-Packard dealer and sells
computers throughout the Russian Far East. The company seeks a U.S. supplier
for monthly shipments of personal computers, peripherals, telephones, fax
machines, copiers, and office fax systems.
Contact: Gennady Volodarsky, President
Russia
Vladivostok
100-A Okeansky Prospect
Avers
Tel: (7-4232) 25-16-21
Fax: (7-4232) 25-45-72 or 25-58-48
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
Company: Tezis Company, Ltd.
Product/Service: Software Development/Computers and Copiers Tezis Company,
Ltd. was established in 1991 and currently has 15 employees, including 10
sales agents. Sales exceeded US$150,000 during the first half of 1994. Tezis'
specialists are active in creation of new software. The company seeks a U.S.
partner for joint development of software for sale in Russia and abroad. Tezis
is also interested in purchasing computers and copiers. Contact: Vladimir
Smolin, President
Russia
Vladivostok
23, Kirova Street, Room 223
Tezis Company, Ltd.
Tel and Fax: (7-4232) 31-97-31
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Vladivostok
TAJIKISTAN
Company: Telecom Technology Ltd.
Product/Service: Telecommunications Technologies Telecom Technology, Ltd.
is engaged in development and maintenance of local networks, information systems,
and software for banks and industry. The company was established in 1993 and
employs 25 well-qualified computer specialists. The company has a long-term
lease on 600 square meters of production and warehouse space. Telecom Technology
has created more than 10 turnkey local networks for major banks, industrial
enterprises, and commercial structures in Tajikistan. The company utilizes
a wide range of VSAT and electronic interbank technologies. The company has
partnerships with several major U.S. telecommunications companies. Telecom
Technology Ltd. seeks an American partner to expand cooperation in the fields
of modern telecommunications technologies on the basis of satellite VSAT technologies
and modern banking and industrial technologies.
Contact: Murod Ergashev (not an English speaker) Tajikistan
734001 Dushanbe
ulitsa Bokhtar, 35/1
Telecom Technology Ltd.
Tel: (7-3772) 23-37-85
Fax: (7-3772) 21-89-18
Source: American Embassy Dushanbe
Company: Algorithm Production-Scientific Company Product/Service: Satellite
and Computer Equipment Established in 1984, Algorithm Production-Scientific
Company is a state enterprise that was founded by the Engineering Academy
of the Republic of Tajikistan. Algorithm specializes in telecommunications
services; development and instruction in computer technologies, e-mail, teleconferencing,
and Adonis (a method of automatic telecommunication dialogue between scientific
institutions); and sensor-convertors for various materials measuring humidity,
voltage, or current. The company has access to 150 foreign and NIS Academy
of Sciences data banks on various industries, including politics, science,
business, agriculture, and ecology. Algorithm serves mainly the Tajik Government,
scientific and research institutions, and large commercial structures in Tajikistan.
The company has a five-year lease on 500 square meters of office space and
a 200-meter warehouse in the center of Dushanbe. Algorithm seeks a U.S. partner
that can provide two ground satellite stations; IBM 486 DX 1000/50 computers;
IBM 386 DX computers; a TKB/25 terminal concentrator; commutational and non-commutational
modems; a laser printer; a color scanner; and a video-set. In addition, Algorithm
is prepared to distribute and advertise American personal computers.
Contact: Dr. Abdukarim Khalikov, President (Professor of Technical Sciences;
Member- Correspondent of the Engineering Academy of the Republic of Tajikistan)
Tajikistan
734055 Dushanbe
ulitsa Dekhoty, 23/20
Algorithm Production-Scientific Company
Tel and Fax: not provided
Source: American Embassy Dushanbe
UKRAINE
Company: Sintal
Product/Service: Computer Assembly
Sintal trades computers, printers, fax machines, spare parts, and software.
The company is an affiliate of the Ukrainian Energo enterprise. Sintal has
well-trained computer specialists and distributor networks. The company would
like to establish a joint venture to assemble computers in Ukraine. Sintal
will also consider distribution of American computers. Contact: Olexander
Serykh, President
Ukraine
340055 Donetsk
174-A Cheluskintsev Street
Sintal
Tel: (380-622) 35-65-03
Fax: (380-622) 35-09-61
Email: dkioon.donetsk.ua
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Kiev
Company: Kvant
Product/Service: Telecommunications Equipment Kvant was founded in 1976 as
a satellite of the Topaz Military Electronics Factory in Donetsk. During its
time as a state-owned enterprise, Kvant produced tank radios, tape recorders,
medical equipment, and door security mechanisms. Upon privatization in 1991,
Kvant began production of PBX systems used to provide basic telephone service
to the villages of Ukraine. To meet these needs, Kvant developed and now produces
two analog electronic switching systems and an operator console. The company
also sells its equipment to law enforcement groups, governmental organizations,
and new private businesses. Kvant would like to produce a foreign company's
telecommunications equipment, including switching and transmission gear and
telephone sets. All of these products can be sold to Kvant's customer base.
Consumer electronics and other electronic components are additional manufacturing
possibilities. Kvant has developed a comprehensive business plan which is
available through U.S. Commercial Service or directly through the company.
Contact: Victor Nesterenko, Director
Ukraine
Donetska Oblast
Krasnoarmeisk
Kvant
Tel: (380-6239) 2-16-68
Fax: (380-622) 35-08-89
Fax in the U.S.: (910) 295-92-73 (Attn: Mr. Daiziel) Source: U.S. Commercial
Service Kiev
Company: Spaero
Product/Service: Data Management Systems/Software Founded in 1991, Spaero
is a developer and supplier of Geodesy data management systems and software
products. Spaero markets these products to scientific, engineering, and technical
users in a wide range of seismic processing. The company is a member of the
Committee on Geoinformation Systems within the Cabinet of Ministers. Spaero
would like to be a supplier of similar American data management systems. The
company would also like to establish a joint venture to develop new software
applications. Contact: Olexandr Saltovets, President
Ukraine
310145 Kharkiv
1, Novmorodska Street
Spaero
Tel: (380-572) 32-45-58
Fax: (380-572) 32-46-77
Internet: dist@spaero.kharkov.ua
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Kiev
Company: Sense
Product/Service: Software and Systems Integration Sense is engaged in development
and installation of software for local computer networks. The company was
established by former military-industrial complex specialists with immense
experience in computer software and hardware installation. With its highly
qualified staff, Sense is looking to become a software and systems integration
distributor representing U.S. producers. Contact: Leonid Maslov, Director
Ukraine
310164 Kharkiv
47, Lenin Street
Sense
Tel: (7-0572) 32-10-62
Fax: (7-0572) 32-23-70
Email: senselt.kharkov.ua.
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Kiev
Company: Kvazar Micro
Product/Service: Electroplating Equipment Kvazar Micro was established in
1990 and employs 275 people. Annual sales are US$7.2 million. The company
is a distributor and producer of computers and peripherals; electronic devices;
and telecommunications and network equipment. Kvazar Micro is a leading enterprise
specializing in computer systems integration; design and installation of computer
networks; electronic device production; and digital and analog design. The
firm works with several western and European computer exporters. Kvazar Micro
has created a system of communication known as the Ethernet Radio Bridge which
provides wireless information exchange between outlying computer networks.
The company plans to launch production of 4,000 systems per year for sale
on both domestic and European markets. Kvazar Micro seeks a joint venture
partner to provide electroplating equipment to assemble the Ethernet Radio
Bridge. The company is able to invest technology, assets, spare parts, and
highly-qualified personnel into a joint venture. Contact: Dmytro Kozoriz,
Assistant to the President Ukraine
253094 Kiev
52-B Popudrenko Street
Kvazar Micro
Tel: (7-044) 516-63-48
Fax: (7-044) 552-00-38
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Kiev
Company: Ranfor
Product/Service: Telecommunications Equipment Ranfor is a telecommunications
company of 15 employees that was established in 1992 as a joint stock company.
Ranfor develops, sells, and installs office telephone stations and industrial
intercom stations. The company would like to establish a joint venture to
produce and install telecommunications equipment. The company also has the
opportunity to purchase an integrated telephone station for up to 400 subscribers
(talk-back circuit) for use on-board ships. Contact: Mykola Ililchishin, Director
Ukraine
252171 Kiev
180, Horkoho Street
P.O. Box 17
Ranfor
Tel: (380-44) 274-59-67
Fax: (380) 244-59-42
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Kiev
Company: Meridian-93
Product/Service: Software/Systems Integration Meridian is engaged in software
development with applications in accounting and education. The company develops
and installs software for local commercial computer networks. Meridian-93
employs well-trained engineers and technicians who can provide service and
maintenance for a wide range of electronic equipment. Meridian-93 would like
to become a software distributor and systems integrator representing U.S.
producers. Contact: Anatoly Smirnov, Director
Ukraine
348057 Luhansk
P.O. Box 38
Meridian-93
Tel: (380-642) 47-92-45
Fax: (380-642) 47-80-19
Email: internet root@3.luhansk.ua
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Kiev
Company: Technor
Product/Service: Electrical Industrial Equipment Technor is engaged in installation,
service, and repair of industrial and consumer electrical equipment, as well
as electrical transmission systems. The company's main customers are food
processing companies, farms, and municipal bodies. Technor would like to establish
a joint venture to assemble electrical industrial equipment. Contact: Volodymyr
Bokalets, Commercial Director Ukraine
Rivne
5, Mitskevycha Street, Suite 9
Technor
Tel: (380-362) 22-08-33
Fax: (380-362) 22-31-19
Source: U.S. Commercial Service Kiev