A new production line for high-number ring yarn, incorporating cottonized flax fiber, has been launched. This project will enable the company to produce new products.

The President was briefed on the progress of the Orsha flax mill, which has achieved export revenues of $100 million, successfully mastered the deep processing of short flax fiber, prioritized quality, and has been operating exclusively with its own flax fiber for several years.

"Our primary goal is to ensure high-quality raw materials," the Belarusian leader emphasized.

The Orsha flax mill is also planning further modernization in the coming years, including the adoption of state-of-the-art dyeing technology.

The plant's equipment is primarily imported. Alexander Lukashenko recalled his previous instruction to the industrial sector to learn how to produce at least some of this equipment domestically. The head of state reiterated these priorities, tasking General Director Oleg Buyanov with compiling a list of the most in-demand components and units that could be replaced by domestic production.

Alexander Lukashenko recalled that saving the Orsha flax mill was a decision he made out of sheer will. "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, discussions are underway on providing the company with an additional loan to expand its capacity.

Currently, alongside Belarus, France and Belgium are the largest flax producers in Europe. However, Belarus has the entire supply 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 observed.

"You know my approach. There's no need to break anything. We have something – we need to improve it. Without breaking or destroying anything," Alexander Lukashenko told the plant's workers during the launch of the new production line.

He also emphasized that projects should be implemented as quickly as possible. """