The Kusong Machine Tool Factory recently developed a CNC spherical processing lathe and the Pyongyang Cermet Tools Development Company launched a drive to produce high-purity hard alloy powder of different grades based on domestic raw materials and various types of high-performance bites and wafers.

The Taean Heavy Machine Complex is speeding up the production of ordered equipment for the construction of power stations, while a signal production success is reported from the Ryongsong Machine Complex and the Pyongyang Electric Cable Factory 326.

The Ministry of Machine-building Industry has taken necessary measures to carry out its first half-yearly plan ahead of schedule.