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FIREMAN INJURED WHEN EXTINGUISHING FIRE IN GRAND CANDY TERRITORY
14:06, 25 September, 2013
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 25, ARMENPRESS: The fire, which broke out at
06:57 on September 25 in the territory of Grand Candy CJSC in 31
Masis Street of Yerevan, was extinguished at 12:13. As Armenpress
was reported by the Press Service of the Ministry of Emergency
Situations of the Republic of Armenia, 1900 square meters of the
manufacturing department's roof and 1400 square meters of the gofre
containers manufacturing department were burnt. During the firefighting
process the head of one of the units was injured on the foot and was
hospitalized in the Erebuni Medical Clinic. After getting corresponding
medical treatment the fireman was checked out from the Clinic.
At 06:57 on September 25 the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the
Republic of Armenia got an alarm that a fire broke out in the territory
of Grand Candy CJSC in 31 Masis Street of Yerevan. As reported by
Armenpress earlier, 6 firefighting units and operative groups got
to the place of the incident. According to the preliminary data,
the fire broke out in the paperboard manufacturing department (about
650 square meters) of the first floor of the two-storied building. 12
firefighting units worked in the site.
Armenpress was reported by the Company that there are no victims. Fire
suppression works were being carried out. The reasons for the fire
and the damage size have not yet been established.
"Grand Candy" company is the largest domestic production facility in
Armenia. The company, formerly known as Yerevan Confectionery Factory
was founded early in 2000.
Today, "Grand Candy" produces more than 400 different products. "Grand
Candy" is not only the largest confectionery manufacturer in Armenia,
but also the largest company in the Armenian food industry. It is
the only factory in Trans Caucasus to process cocoa beans. Due to
well-organized production, the company managed to gain a considerable
presence in the market, introducing traditional and well-known,
as well as newly developed products to customers.
The constant upgrading of the equipment and the implementation of new
technologies enable the company to react quickly to market changes
and maintain the leading position in the domestic market.
In 2001 "Grand Candy" began ice-cream production.
In 2008 the "Grand Candy" launched the production of coffee using
modern technologies. Arabica and Robusta coffee beans of highest
quality are used for the production.
In 2012 "Grand Candy" started the production of the highest quality
flour. Nowadays, due to the latest European production technologies
and equipment, the company produces the best quality flour.
On September 10, 2010, "Grand Candy" set a new Guinness World Record
with the "Largest chocolate bar". It became the first industrial
record in Armenia.
In 2000 "Grand Candy" set up a chain of brand stores, the first in the
long chain being "Ponchikanots". Today the company operates 26 brand
stores throughout the Republic of Armenia, 18 of which, including 7
store-cafes, are located in Yerevan.
© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am
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14:06, 25 September, 2013
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 25, ARMENPRESS: The fire, which broke out at
06:57 on September 25 in the territory of Grand Candy CJSC in 31
Masis Street of Yerevan, was extinguished at 12:13. As Armenpress
was reported by the Press Service of the Ministry of Emergency
Situations of the Republic of Armenia, 1900 square meters of the
manufacturing department's roof and 1400 square meters of the gofre
containers manufacturing department were burnt. During the firefighting
process the head of one of the units was injured on the foot and was
hospitalized in the Erebuni Medical Clinic. After getting corresponding
medical treatment the fireman was checked out from the Clinic.
At 06:57 on September 25 the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the
Republic of Armenia got an alarm that a fire broke out in the territory
of Grand Candy CJSC in 31 Masis Street of Yerevan. As reported by
Armenpress earlier, 6 firefighting units and operative groups got
to the place of the incident. According to the preliminary data,
the fire broke out in the paperboard manufacturing department (about
650 square meters) of the first floor of the two-storied building. 12
firefighting units worked in the site.
Armenpress was reported by the Company that there are no victims. Fire
suppression works were being carried out. The reasons for the fire
and the damage size have not yet been established.
"Grand Candy" company is the largest domestic production facility in
Armenia. The company, formerly known as Yerevan Confectionery Factory
was founded early in 2000.
Today, "Grand Candy" produces more than 400 different products. "Grand
Candy" is not only the largest confectionery manufacturer in Armenia,
but also the largest company in the Armenian food industry. It is
the only factory in Trans Caucasus to process cocoa beans. Due to
well-organized production, the company managed to gain a considerable
presence in the market, introducing traditional and well-known,
as well as newly developed products to customers.
The constant upgrading of the equipment and the implementation of new
technologies enable the company to react quickly to market changes
and maintain the leading position in the domestic market.
In 2001 "Grand Candy" began ice-cream production.
In 2008 the "Grand Candy" launched the production of coffee using
modern technologies. Arabica and Robusta coffee beans of highest
quality are used for the production.
In 2012 "Grand Candy" started the production of the highest quality
flour. Nowadays, due to the latest European production technologies
and equipment, the company produces the best quality flour.
On September 10, 2010, "Grand Candy" set a new Guinness World Record
with the "Largest chocolate bar". It became the first industrial
record in Armenia.
In 2000 "Grand Candy" set up a chain of brand stores, the first in the
long chain being "Ponchikanots". Today the company operates 26 brand
stores throughout the Republic of Armenia, 18 of which, including 7
store-cafes, are located in Yerevan.
© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/734288/fireman-injured-when-extinguishing-fire-in-grand-candy-territory.html