Pyongyang, May 18 (KCNA) -- Officials and working people in the machine-building industry of the DPRK finished the production of equipment for irrigation construction by the appointed time, giving definite precedence to science and technology and making strenuous efforts.

The Songchongang Electric Appliances Factory established a new production line for high-performance motors and produced various kinds of such motors in a short span of time.

The Anju Pump Factory made progress in technical innovation work and production by directing efforts to putting production on a scientific and modern basis.

The Taedonggang Electric Appliances Factory, the Hamhung Youth Electric Appliances Plant and other units carried out their plans for production of such equipment as transformer and motor. -0-