OREANDA-NEWS. October 06, 2010. A new plant for the production of slate was put into operation in Urgench city within the framework of anti-crisis measures program.

About 50 people were employed with permanent jobs at the facility with annual capacity of 600 thousand pieces of slate.

The raw materials are delivered by local businesses, so customers receive high-quality building materials at relatively low prices.

The capacity of the plant is scheduled to double by the end of current year, additional workshops will be organized, too. It will provide 30 new job openings for young people.