JSC S.M. Kirov Plant in Petropavlovsk is one of Kazakhstan’s oldest industrial enterprises, with a history spanning nearly a century. Founded in 1928 in Moscow as a small radio assembly workshop, the plant was evacuated to Petropavlovsk in 1941, where it quickly established production of radio direction finders and field radio stations for the front. Its equipment ensured communication, enabled troop coordination, and saved lives.

After the war, the plant not only maintained its defense orientation but also became an integral part of everyday life in the country. The Ishim and Medeo radio receivers and tape recorders became iconic products of their time, while the plant’s engineering school set a high standard for professional excellence.

Today, the S.M. Kirov Plant is a modern machine-building enterprise focused on the production of advanced electronic and specialized equipment. It develops and manufactures radio stations, testing range equipment, special-purpose machinery, and anti-drone systems — including the portable ZIK-BEREN rifle. The plant also modernizes wheeled vehicles for the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the Border Service of Kazakhstan.

Production processes are being actively digitalized: design work is carried out using SolidWorks and SolidCAM software, allowing the implementation of innovative solutions and improving product quality. The plant’s service center provides technical support and maintenance for equipment across the country.

Currently, the S.M. Kirov Plant is part of JSC “NC Kazakhstan Engineering” and remains one of the key enterprises of the country’s defense-industrial complex and a reliable partner in the field of mechanical engineering.

The Association of Kazakhstan Machinery Industry notes that the successful operation of the S.M. Kirov Plant is a vivid example of how enterprises with deep traditions preserve a high level of technological culture, implement innovations, and develop advanced production competencies.

It is precisely such companies that form the foundation of the nation’s industrial potential, strengthen the defense-industrial complex, and contribute to the development of domestic mechanical engineering.