In Astana, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC "NC KAZAKH INVEST" Madiyar Sultanbek met with representatives of Croatian company Sinitech Industries, Swedish company Ecolean, Kazakhstan’s AGRO HOLDING BAYAN, and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR).

The parties discussed a project to build a functional powdered milk plant using innovative mineralization technology tailored to the needs of workers in hazardous industries — particularly in mining and metallurgy. The plant will be located in the private industrial zone "Koyandy," 5 km from Astana. The launch is scheduled for the end of 2025, with full operational capacity expected by 2027.

Sinitech Industries will act as the project's technology partner, providing equipment and engineering solutions. Production will be based on AGRO HOLDING BAYAN’s patented technology, which includes the enrichment of dairy products with inulin, vitamins, and other components that aid in detoxification. The product will be packaged using lightweight, eco-friendly containers by Ecolean, which is ready to supply products.

The parties also discussed financing mechanisms. HBOR representatives expressed readiness to consider funding both the equipment and infrastructure during the construction phase.

Madiyar Sultanbek emphasized that the project reflects Kazakhstan’s priorities in developing deep processing and export-oriented industries with a strong social focus.

“This project is an example of modern industrial cooperation with high social and export value. The production will not only generate value-added products, but also address real occupational health challenges. We will provide full support throughout all stages — from permitting to export facilitation,” he stated.

The production is also aimed at external markets. In addition to domestic consumption, exports are planned to EAEU countries, the EU, China, the UAE, Turkey, and African nations. The facility is expected to create up to 53 permanent jobs and stimulate demand for local raw materials.

Relevant agreements are expected to be signed soon, with the project moving into the active phase of infrastructure and logistics planning. KAZAKH INVEST will continue supporting the initiative under its “one-stop shop” investor service model.

It is worth noting that the project was preliminarily packaged and published on the KAZAKH INVEST investment platform and included in its official project pool. It was also presented as an investment teaser with a total project value of approximately USD 10 million. This helped attract the interest of foreign partners and financial institutions. Promotion efforts are ongoing, and KAZAKH INVEST will continue to actively facilitate investor engagement in high-potential Kazakh entrepreneurial initiatives with strong export and social dimensions.