| The Production Association of Minsk Tractor Works (P/A MTW) was founded on May 29, 1946. Gradually it became one of the world's largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Nearly 20,000 employees work at the enterprise.
At present, there are about 100 producers of tractors in the world. However, only 8 of them hold 96% of the world tractor market and Minsk Tractor Works is among the eight.
P/A MTW develops, manufactures and exports wheeled tractors and spare parts, organizes licensed production of them, provides assistance in servicing.
Now Minsk Tractor Works has penetrated into markets of more than 60 countries in various parts of the world.
For a number of years, Minsk Tractor Works has been holding 8-10-% share of the world market of wheeled tractors.
Notwithstanding the fact that the world market experienced a considerable drop in tractor sales in 1998-1999, MTW managed to keep its positions among leading exporters on CIS and world markets.
In 1999 MTW made 57.7% of all tractors produced in CIS. |
