A set of measures is being consistently implemented in the region to develop industrial potential and form a modern full-cycle engineering cluster. The key priority is to attract investments, launch high-tech industries and create new jobs.

In 2024, one of the most significant projects in the field of mechanical engineering was launched in the region — the KamLitKZ iron foundry LLP. The volume of investments amounted to 78.2 billion tenge. The production capacity of the enterprise reaches up to 45 thousand tons of castings per year, 500 permanent jobs have been created. The launch of this plant was an important step in the development of the local component base and the strengthening of industrial cooperation.

Major projects in 2025

This year, 5 investment projects totaling 312.1 billion tenge are being implemented in the region. One of the most significant is the KIA plant with an investment volume of 131.5 billion tenge and a design capacity of up to 70 thousand cars per year.

On October 21, during a teleconference, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan officially launched the production of cars. The plant's production facilities allow it to produce up to 13 KIA brand car models. At the first stage, it is planned to produce three models: Sorento (MQ4), Sportage (NQ5) and Cerato. The project has created 1,500 jobs.

The launch of the automobile plant will increase the volume of the manufacturing industry in the region by 46.5%, which will have a significant impact on the economic development of the region.

Development of the component base

This year, KamLitKZ LLP is implementing two more large-scale projects. Preparations are being completed for the launch of factories for the production of truck drive axles, as well as for the localization of beam production. The total investment volume for these projects is 160.5 billion tenge, 650 jobs will be created.

In addition, it is planned to put into operation a plant of automotive components for passenger cars by the end of the year. Investments will amount to 17.8 billion tenge, the design capacity is 60 thousand components per year, the number of jobs created is 800.

Transport and logistics infrastructure

The construction of a transport and logistics complex with an investment volume of 63.8 billion tenge is in full swing. The design capacity of the complex will be 400 thousand containers per year or more than 11 million tons of cargo.

Taking into account the introduction of large industrial and agro-industrial projects, the importance of the transport and logistics complex cannot be overestimated. It will become a key element in ensuring uninterrupted supplies of raw materials and finished products, as well as allow for the development of transit transportation. Transshipment of transit cargoes from one mode of transport to another is envisaged, including unloading, temporary storage and preparation for further transportation. With the opening of this international complex, the volume of cargo transportation will increase by 20%.

Staffing of industrial projects

The implementation of all industrial projects requires the availability of qualified engineering and technical personnel. In this regard, universities and colleges in the region are already expanding their curricula and training specialists in modern engineering areas.

Today, from 55 to 70% of workers in new industries are young people, graduates of domestic colleges and universities. They work on sophisticated high-tech equipment, analyze production data and solve non-standard tasks at almost the engineering level, which indicates the high quality of training and sustainable human resources potential of the region.

The consistent implementation of investment projects contributes to the diversification of the economy, the development of mechanical engineering and the strengthening of industrial competitiveness of the region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1125877?lang=kk