Published: 15 February 2014
Purpose. Study of the stages of formation of industrial cluster and its impact on the innovative development of the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan. Methods. The study is based on the methods of the theory of the cluster structures functional organization and the theory of competitiveness management areas. Results. Author investigated the capacity of the internal and external markets metallurgy, metalworking and engineering Karaganda region, the most popular products of metallurgy, metal and engineering industry and the nature of demand for them. The factors and prospects of development of the industry of metalworking. Scientific novelty. Development of the model of industrial innovation cluster "Metallurgy Metal Machine" and the economic justification of its functioning and development.