OREANDA-NEWS. March 15, 2011. Belarusian Metal Plant (BMZ) plans to increase trade surplus 180% on the year in 2011 to USD 1.16 billion, the press service of the Industry Ministry said in a statement.

“The metal market is growing now, and our task is to arrange our work the right way and gain maximum profit from the current market situation,” BMZ General Director Anatoly Savenok said at a meeting with heads of BMZ commodity distribution structures.

BMZ sold 63% of its metal products via its dealership network in 2010.

The smelter was founded in 1984. It remains a state-run enterprise. Exports account for 85% of BMZ’ output.