In Astana, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Kazakh Invest national company, Madiyar Sultanbek met with representatives of Croatian company Sinitech Industries, Swedish company Ecolean, Kazakhstan’s AGRO HOLDING BAYAN, and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR).
According to Kazakh Invest, the parties discussed a project to build a powdered milk plant using innovative mineralization technology tailored to the needs of workers in hazardous industries — particularly in mining and metallurgy. The plant will be located in the private industrial zone Koyandy, 5 km from Astana. The launch is scheduled for the end of 2025, with full operational capacity expected by 2027.
Sinitech Industries will act as the project’s technology partner, providing equipment and engineering solutions. Production will be based on AGRO HOLDING BAYAN’s patented technology, which includes the enrichment of dairy products with inulin, vitamins, and other components that aid in detoxification. The product will be packaged using lightweight, eco-friendly containers by Ecolean, which is also considering localizing part of its production in Kazakhstan.
The parties also discussed financing mechanisms. HBOR representatives expressed readiness to consider funding both the equipment and infrastructure during the construction phase.
Madiyar Sultanbek emphasized that the project reflects Kazakhstan’s priorities in developing deep processing and export-oriented industries with a strong social focus.
“This project is an example of modern industrial cooperation with high social and export value. The production will not only generate value-added products, but also address real occupational health challenges. We will provide full support throughout all stages — from permitting to export facilitation,” he stated.
The production is also aimed at foreign markets. In addition to domestic consumption, exports are planned to EAEU countries, the EU, China, the UAE, Turkey, and African nations.
Agreements on the project are expected to be signed soon, with the project moving into the active phase of infrastructure and logistics planning.
