OREANDA-NEWS. September 18, 2015. Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (Astana), whose bonds are officially listed on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), has provided KASE with the following press-release:

A testing laboratory began its operation in Aktobe, becoming the first testing center in Kazakhstan carrying out quality testing of rails and iron profile. This was possible after receiving a respective certificate in the National Center of expertise and certification.

The laboratory is part of the project of construction of Aktobe rail and beam factory financed by DBK (subsidiary of National managing holding "Baiterek" JSC). Its launch is expected before the end of this year