Pyongyang, April 2 (KCNA) -- The workers in the machine-building industry of the DPRK carried out their national economic plans for the first quarter of this year.

The Taean Heavy Machine Complex fulfilled its assignment by increasing the operation rate of machines and introducing efficient jigs and equipment.

The Ragwon General Machine Enterprise has made progress in the production of custom-built equipment by boosting the capacity of induction furnaces and improving the efficiency of cutting tools and the accuracy of parts.

The Pyongyang Electric Cable General Factory 326 increased the production of various kinds of electric cables through remodeling equipment and recycling.

The Anju Pump Factory applied a melting method capable of maintaining the yield of castings at a high level and various kinds of rational measuring jigs, thus ensuring the success of increased production in quality and quantity.

The Songchongang Electric Appliances Factory and the Kumsong Tractor Factory increased production by resolving the problems arising in speeding up the processing and assembly of products. The Taedonggang Electric Appliances Factory and the Huichon Precision Machine Plant renewed the economic and technical indices of products.

The Tongnim Electric Appliances Factory and the Pyongyang Bearing Factory made innovations in the production of electric motors and bearings.

The General Small-Sized Farm Machine Production Enterprise, the Munchon Valve Factory and the Anju Insulating Material Factory put efforts into raising the level of technical skill and modernizing the processes, thereby revitalizing production. -0-