Soligorsk, st. Zavodskaya, 4

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About the company

Republican Unitary Enterprise "Repair and Mechanical Plant "Universal" is a manufacturer of mining, handling, and mineral processing equipment with over 45 years of experience in the industry.

800 +

Highly qualified employees

20 000 m²

Industrial complex

49 years

In the mining industry

Repair and Mechanical Plant "Universal"

The Republican Unitary Enterprise "Repair and Mechanical Plant "Universal" is a manufacturer of mining, handling, and mineral processing equipment. Effective December 18, 2025, the company has been the legal successor to OJSC "LMZ Universal."

The main areas of activity are the design, production and repair of mining and technological equipment for processing plants, the manufacture of non-standard equipment and spare parts, including custom-made products according to customer drawings.

The company offers a full range of services, from technical solution development and design to manufacturing, testing, delivery, and service support. Our in-house production facilities and engineering team enable us to implement both standard and custom projects.

Enterprise development path

1977

Founding of the enterprise

In August 1977, the Minister of Chemical Industry issued an order “On the establishment of the Soligorsk repair and mechanical plant.”

1982

Development of the production of supports, start of mass production

In March 1982, production of rock bolting roof supports for supporting mine workings was launched. The plant began mass production.

1982

The production of spare parts for mining and chemical equipment has been mastered.

The production of spare parts for mining and chemical equipment has been mastered: combines Ural 10KS, Ural 20KS, PK8M, KShZM, KS75, self-propelled cars 5VS15, belt conveyors, scraper conveyors SP63M, SP80, thickeners P30 and Dorr, rod mills MSC 32Kh45, pumps 20NDS, PNVGZ, 5GR, 8GR, 10GRU, 12GR8T2, roller presses.

1989

Entering export markets

SoyuzAgroKhimExport supplied GNVT-2AM screens for tsialite mining to the Republic of Cuba, commissioned them, and launched them into production in Santa Maria.

1995

Change of company name

On July 25, 1995, the company changed its name to OJSC LMZ Universal.

1998

The production of the scraper conveyor SPSh1-228 has been mastered.

Production has been mastered, and interdepartmental state mine tests of the scraper conveyor SPSh1-228 have been carried out.

2015

Joining the Niva-Holding holding

In 2015, the company became part of the Niva-Holding holding company. The merger of several enterprises into one holding company marked a new milestone in the plant's development.

2024

Product of the Year Award in the Export Growth Category – SBSh Buran

In 2024, the company was recognized as the winner of the "Industry Leaders of the Republic of Belarus - 2024" competition in the "Product of the Year" nomination in the "Growth of Export Deliveries" category for the product "SBSh-250 "Buran" roller drilling rig."

2025

Award “Product of the Year in the category “Equipment of the Year” - combine harvester KOP 300/550

In 2025, LMZ Universal OJSC was recognized as the winner of the Industry Leaders 2025 competition in the Product of the Year nomination in the Equipment of the Year category with its KOP 300/550 cleaning and loading combine harvester.

2025

Succession of LMZ Universal OJSC. Separation from Niva-Holding

Since 18.12.2025, the enterprise has been presented on the market as the Republican Unitary Enterprise “Repair and Mechanical Plant “Universal”.

Founding of the enterprise
Development of the production of supports, start of mass production
The production of spare parts for mining and chemical equipment has been mastered.
Entering export markets
Change of company name
The production of the scraper conveyor SPSh1-228 has been mastered.
Joining the Niva-Holding holding
Product of the Year Award in the Export Growth Category – SBSh Buran
Award “Product of the Year in the category “Equipment of the Year” - combine harvester KOP 300/550
Succession of LMZ Universal OJSC. Separation from Niva-Holding

Our team

The Universal plant team brings together specialists with extensive experience in the design, production, and repair of mining equipment. It employs over 800 highly qualified employees, including over 40 design engineers with an average of over 15 years of industry experience.

In addition to the designers, the company employs technologists, production personnel, quality control specialists, and service support specialists. This teamwork ensures the full cycle—from technical solution development to equipment commissioning.

Our team

Corporate values

Quality

We control quality at every stage of production. The defect rate does not exceed 1%.

Reliability

We manufacture equipment designed for harsh conditions and a long service life.

Responsibility

We are responsible for the results and fulfill our obligations to each client.

Engineering expertise

We rely on our own design department and many years of experience in solving non-standard problems.

Customer focus

We take into account the specific requirements of each production. 90% of our customers return for more orders.

Progress

We improve our products and develop new types of equipment that have received industry awards.

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The "Universal" plant is open to long-term cooperation with mining enterprises, project organizations and suppliers. We are ready to discuss individual working conditions and joint projects.

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