Wimm-Bill-Dann invests to modernize Ukrainian production base
Total investments in the project amounted to approximately US$2.7 million.
28/02/05 Russia, Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC has announced that it completed the latest stage of the modernization at one of the largest Ukranian milk processing plant, Kiev City Dairy Plant No. 3. As a result, a new dietetic products line and compressor station have been put into operation. The Company's total investments in this project amounted to approximately US$2.7 million.
The new dietetic products line with a total area of 720 square meters, equipped with machines produced by MLEKOMAT Company (Poland), has been put into operation in the plant's whole milk department.
The modernization will allow the Company to improve product quality, increase the shelf life of products and enhance production volumes of pasteurized milk, kefir, ryazhenka, drinkable yogurts and cream. In addition, the production of new juice and milk products will be established at the plant. The cost of the project totalled over US$ 1.3 million.
These investments were undertaken as part of a Company-wide program to modernize Wimm-Bill-Dann's production base. This program aims to meet consumer demand and enhance operating efficiencies through the introduction of leading-edge technology to the manufacturing of dairy products to meet world quality standards.
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC is a leading manufacturer of dairy and juice products in Russia. The company was founded in 1992. The Company currently owns 25 manufacturing facilities in 21 locations in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), as well as trade affiliates in 26 cities in Russia and the CIS. Wimm-Bill-Dann has a diversified branded portfolio with over 1,100 types of dairy products and over 150 types of juice, nectars and still drinks.
