Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Belaz shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Belaz offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Belaz at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Belaz? Wrong! If the Belaz is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Belaz then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Belaz? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Belaz and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Belaz wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Belaz then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Belaz site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Belaz, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Belaz, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

postage stamp depicting BelAZ 540

BelAZ is a Economy of Belarus manufacturer of haulage and earthmoving equipment.

Founded in 1948, the factory maintains a status of flagship of Belarusian industry for many years. For more than a fifty years history the company produced about 120 thousands of vehicles which all were hard at work not only on the immense territories of the Soviet Union but in 50 countries all around the globe.

Beginning from the 90’s of the last century the company faced the necessity to adapt itself to the new economic environment but the company remained solid to broaden the product line of the haul trucks and even top launch all-new products for road construction and metallurgical production. BELAZ continued sustainable growth in the new century and actually it is the company which benefits from own designing and research basis, up-to-date production facilities and management, qualified and motivated staff; and all the factors are brought together to produce reliable and competitive heavy-duty equipment for mining, construction and other industries.

The BELAZ machines feature improved power-to-weight ratio, smooth ride and comfortable working environment, good controllability and overall reliability. The trucks gained reputation of efficient haulers for mining, quarrying and construction applications in the Arctic North or Tropical South.

BELAZ is proud to be a site for one of the largest in the CIS investment project. The factory finalized two of the three scheduled phases of the technical re-equipment and this enables to provide higher quality, economic effectiveness and reliability of the products. The Quality Management System applied in research & development, fabrication, erection and after-sale service of the equipment complies with international ISO 9000 standards.

History

• In 1948, a peat extraction machinery plant was constructed by the railroad station Žodzina.
• In 1951 the plant was expanded into the plant of road construction and land improvement machinery and renamed into "Dormash" (Дормаш), an abbreviation for "дорожное машиностроение", "road construction machinery building".
• In 1958 it was renamed into BelAZ. Initially it produced MAZ trucks.
• In 1961 the first 27-tonne BelAZ pit and quarry dump truck was manufactured.
• In 1990 a 280-tonne truck was manufactured.
• In 2001 the director of BelAZ plant, Pavieł Maryjaŭ, was awarded the order Hero of Belarus.
• In 2005 plans were revealed for production of BELAZ-75600 with 320 tonne (352,600 kg, or 352.6 tons) capacity, ordered by Kuzbass mining.
• In fall of 2006 first production

See also Russo-Balt BELAZ - official distributor of BELAZ

External links

• BelAZ home page
• BelAz gallery, in Russian
• The fullest technical information. 3D models BELAZ

postage stamp depicting BelAZ 540

BelAZ is a Economy of Belarus manufacturer of haulage and earthmoving equipment.

Founded in 1948, the factory maintains a status of flagship of Belarusian industry for many years. For more than a fifty years history the company produced about 120 thousands of vehicles which all were hard at work not only on the immense territories of the Soviet Union but in 50 countries all around the globe.

Beginning from the 90’s of the last century the company faced the necessity to adapt itself to the new economic environment but the company remained solid to broaden the product line of the haul trucks and even top launch all-new products for road construction and metallurgical production. BELAZ continued sustainable growth in the new century and actually it is the company which benefits from own designing and research basis, up-to-date production facilities and management, qualified and motivated staff; and all the factors are brought together to produce reliable and competitive heavy-duty equipment for mining, construction and other industries.

The BELAZ machines feature improved power-to-weight ratio, smooth ride and comfortable working environment, good controllability and overall reliability. The trucks gained reputation of efficient haulers for mining, quarrying and construction applications in the Arctic North or Tropical South.

BELAZ is proud to be a site for one of the largest in the CIS investment project. The factory finalized two of the three scheduled phases of the technical re-equipment and this enables to provide higher quality, economic effectiveness and reliability of the products. The Quality Management System applied in research & development, fabrication, erection and after-sale service of the equipment complies with international ISO 9000 standards.

History

• In 1948, a peat extraction machinery plant was constructed by the railroad station Žodzina.
• In 1951 the plant was expanded into the plant of road construction and land improvement machinery and renamed into "Dormash" (Дормаш), an abbreviation for "дорожное машиностроение", "road construction machinery building".
• In 1958 it was renamed into BelAZ. Initially it produced MAZ trucks.
• In 1961 the first 27-tonne BelAZ pit and quarry dump truck was manufactured.
• In 1990 a 280-tonne truck was manufactured.
• In 2001 the director of BelAZ plant, Pavieł Maryjaŭ, was awarded the order Hero of Belarus.
• In 2005 plans were revealed for production of BELAZ-75600 with 320 tonne (352,600 kg, or 352.6 tons) capacity, ordered by Kuzbass mining.
• In fall of 2006 first production

See also Russo-Balt BELAZ - official distributor of BELAZ

External links

• BelAZ home page
• BelAz gallery, in Russian
• The fullest technical information. 3D models BELAZ