Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Cooperation between the state scientific research institutes and the private sector will benefit our country"

New Technologies Impex, a high-quality specialty prescription facemask medical enterprise in Georgia, is launching the Faceguard product.

The grand opening of the facility was attended by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the Minister of IDPs from Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs, Ekaterine Tikaradze, the Minister of Economy, Natia Turnava, Technical University Rector, David Gurgenidze, as well as representatives of the Embassy of China and TBC Bank.

"The enterprise was established on the territory of the Technical Training Center of the Georgian Technical University with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia. It is very important that the students of the vocational education programs of the Technical University are employed in this enterprise. This is an incredible example of coordinated work, when the state, scientific research institutes and the private sector work closely together, and this in turn, is extremely beneficial for our country, "- said Mikheil Chkhenkeli.

It should be noted that "New Technology Impex" is a European standard, high quality enterprise in Georgia, which includes two production lines equipped with modern equipment. The so-called Melt Blown is made of the highest quality raw materials and provides 99% protection. The full-time capacity of the facility equates to 12 million cubic meters per month. Faceguard products are designed for local and export markets.

Currently, two production lines have already been installed at the facility, and the production of the first product - Faceguard - is already underway. The first stage of the production is intended for the local market. Moreover, up to 50 people will be employed at the enterprise.