During a visit to the Orsha flax mill, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko learned about the company’s development prospects and participated in the launch of a new production line.

A new production line for high-number ring yarn, which incorporates cottonized flax fiber, has been launched. The project’s implementation will enable the production of new products.

The President was briefed on the development of the Orsha flax mill, which has achieved export volumes of $100 million, fulfilled the task of mastering the deep processing of short flax fiber, pays significant attention to quality, and has been operating exclusively with its own flax fiber for several years.

“Our main task is to ensure that the raw materials are of high quality,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.

The Orsha flax mill is also planning further modernization in the coming years, including the introduction of the most advanced dyeing technology.

The plant’s equipment is primarily imported. Alexander Lukashenko recalled that he had previously instructed the industrial sector to learn to produce at least part of it. The head of state highlighted the importance of these tasks, instructing General Director Oleg Buyanov to prepare a list of the most in-demand components and units that could be replaced by domestic production.

Alexander Lukashenko recalled that it was his decisive action that saved the Orsha flax mill at one time. “This is a very important enterprise for me,” he stressed.

The President set a goal for 100% of short flax fiber to be processed by 2030. To achieve this, the possibility of providing the enterprise with an additional loan to increase capacity is being discussed.

Currently, along with Belarus, the largest flax producers in Europe are France and Belgium. However, Belarus has the entire production chain, from field cultivation to the production of high-quality finished products. “With this approach, we will soon be the only ones left in the West,” the Belarusian leader noted.

“You know my approach. You don’t need to break anything. We have something—we need to improve it. Without breaking or destroying anything,” Alexander Lukashenko told the plant workers during the launch of the new line.

He also emphasized that any project should be implemented within the shortest possible time. """

""" During a visit to the Orsha flax mill, Alexander Lukashenko was shown an exhibition of products from the Bellegprom conglomerate. These included not only everyday clothing and home textiles, but also items for law enforcement agencies, such as combat and uniform clothing, equipment, personal protective gear, and special clothing.

In recent years, domestic manufacturers have made significant strides in many areas, achieving notable success in import substitution and creating their own unique products.

Alexander Lukashenko instructed them to take advantage of this and supply more of these popular products to the domestic market, rather than purchasing them from abroad, given that Belarus has already mastered their production. """