The Akim of the Kostanay Region, Kumar Aksakalov, presented awards to the best industry representatives.

Mechanical engineering is a key sector of the region's economy and a leading player in the manufacturing industry. It accounts for 55 percent of the region's manufacturing output. Its enterprises employ more than 8,000 people, making a significant contribution to the development of domestic production.

In the first eight months of this year, enterprises in the industry produced over 800 billion tenge worth of products. These include automobiles, combines, tractors, mounted and trailed agricultural machinery, equipment, and other products.

"Your work is more than just production; it is the foundation of progress, a driver of innovation, and a vital component of the region's economic development. Thanks to your work, complex mechanisms, advanced technologies, and modern equipment are created. Your skill and dedication deserve the highest praise," noted Kumar Aksakalov.

The regional governor emphasized that investment projects aimed at developing the mechanical engineering industry, creating new jobs, and producing competitive products are being implemented in the region.

In 2024, five investment projects worth 50 billion tenge were implemented in the region, creating over 800 jobs. Five more projects totaling 312 billion tenge are planned for launch this year, creating over 3,200 jobs.

One of the largest projects will be the construction of a full-cycle KIA automobile manufacturing plant, which will create approximately 1,500 jobs.

"The launch of the new plant will further strengthen the region's position as a center of domestic automotive manufacturing. The primary focus will be on training local personnel and enhancing the technological competencies of engineers, workers, and managers," the regional governor emphasized.

According to Kumar Aksakalov, the implementation of all projects will take the Kostanay region to a new level of industrial development and strengthen its status as the country's leading mechanical engineering center. State and anniversary awards were presented during the ceremony.

The following were awarded the "Eren enbegi ushіn" (Higher Equality) state award:

Argulan Saltanatovich Maikonov, Executive Director of SaryarkaAvtoProm LLP;
Ivan Vasilyevich Shmelyuk, Gas and Electric Welder at Astyk Elevator Equipment Plant LLP.

The "30th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan" Jubilee Medal was awarded to:

Seytbek Bekenovich Kuanyshbayev, Rector of Akhmet Baitursynov Kostanay Regional University;
Akyngali Dautbayevich Darmenov, Head of the Shrakbek Kabylbayev Kostanay Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1083144?lang=kk