KTP Factory in Holguin Repairs Sprayers

The LX Anniversary of the October Revolution Sugarcane Harvester Factory (KTP) in Holguin is carrying out rehabilitation projects. For sprayers used for vector control, essential equipment in the current epidemiological situation facing the country.

Rafael Arias Pérez, a boilermaker and welder in the company’s repair department with over 50 years of experience in the sector. Told the Cuban News Agency that he has restored 30 sprayers to working order so far. Many of them by selecting and assembling parts from various units due to the extensive damage they sustained.

He explained that when the fuel and insecticide mix inside the pipe, high temperatures are generated. Which, over time, deteriorate the material and prevent it from functioning. Dania, business director at KTP, explained that this service arose as a solution aimed at reducing the proliferation of arboviruses. Also which have seen high rates following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in the region.

The company also manufactures and maintains parts and equipment for the healthcare sector. Such as stretchers, IV stands, and other medical supplies for the Vladimir Ilich Lenin University Teaching Hospital and the Lucía Íñiguez Landín Clinical-Surgical Hospital, she added.

Betancourt Peña highlighted that they are reverse-engineering a delivery table. Previously restored at the factory and belonging to the Lenin Hospital. As a prelude to the future manufacture of this equipment. The goal is to support this institution, which has one of the highest birth rates in Cuba.

Futhermore the KTP Sugarcane Harvester Factory belongs to the steel and mechanical industry and is undergoing changes in its social function. Which includes providing services to strategic programs and sectors within the province.

With information from CNA

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