ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 28. The deputy chairman of Kazakh Invest, Madiyar Sultanbek, met with representatives of the Croatian company Sinitech Industries, the Swedish company Ecolean, the Kazakh agricultural holding Bayan, and the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (CBRD) in Kazakhstan's Astana, Trend reports.
In the course of the meeting, the participants discussed a project to establish a state-of-the-art powdered milk plant utilizing innovative mineralization technology. The plant is designed to meet the nutritional needs of workers in hazardous industries, particularly those in mining and metallurgy. It will be located in the private industrial zone "Koyandy," just 5 km from Astana, with operations set to begin by the end of 2025 and full capacity expected by 2027.
"Sinitech Industries will serve as the technology partner for the project, supplying equipment and engineering solutions. The production will be based on Agro Holding Bayan’s patented technology, which enhances dairy products with inulin, vitamins, and other ingredients that aid in detoxification. Ecolean will provide environmentally friendly packaging solutions, using lightweight, sustainable containers, and is also considering localizing part of its production in Kazakhstan," noted Kazakh Invest in a statement.
Moreover, the discussions also touched on financing, with CBRD expressing interest in supporting both equipment and infrastructure funding during the construction phase.
Sultanbek emphasized that the project aligns with Kazakhstan’s
priorities for developing deep processing and export-oriented
industries with a focus on social impact.
"This project is a prime example of modern industrial cooperation
that offers both social benefits and export potential. It will not
only create value-added products but also address significant
occupational health challenges. We are committed to supporting the
project at every stage, from permitting to export facilitation," he
said.
The plant is also set to serve international markets. Alongside local consumption, exports will target EAEU countries, the EU, China, the UAE, Türkiye, and various African nations. The facility is expected to generate up to 53 permanent jobs and stimulate demand for local raw materials.
Agreements for the project are expected to be signed soon, as the initiative moves into the infrastructure and logistics planning phase. Kazakh Invest will continue to provide support through its “one-stop shop” investor service model.
The project has already been outlined and published on the Kazakh Invest investment platform, joining its official project pool. It was also presented as an investment teaser, with an estimated project value of around $10 million, which has attracted interest from foreign partners and financial institutions. Ongoing promotional efforts will continue to support investor engagement in Kazakhstan's high-potential entrepreneurial projects with a strong export and social focus.
