Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
During a working visit to the Nizhny Novgorod Region, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov launched the first production of silica gels and silica sols in Russia and visited the First Weaving Factory.
The ceremonial launch of the production was also attended by Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Andrey Sanosyan and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC GC Titan Mikhail Sutyaginsky. GC Titan has commissioned a unique industrial production of silica gels and silica sols for Russia with a total capacity of 18 thousand tons per year on the territory of the Kulibin SEZ in Dzerzhinsk. The holding’s new project is being implemented by RusSilika. The total investment in the project amounted to 21 billion rubles, of which 5 billion rubles were provided by the Industrial Development Fund. Its implementation allowed the creation of more than 200 new jobs.
Silica gels and silica sols are widely used in more than 30 industries. The products are included by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia in the list of priority projects for the production of small- and medium-tonnage chemicals, which have a comprehensive impact on the development of related industries. Denis Manturov noted that the first stone in the foundation of the RusSilika plant was laid exactly two years ago. It was planned that the launch of production would take place at the end of 2025, today the enterprise is starting its work ahead of schedule.
“I would like to especially note that silica gel has not been produced in industrial quantities in Russia until now. Thus, the plant is fully provided with demand. Moreover, the products have a large export potential, due to which an investment decision has already been made on further expansion of production. I am confident that with the support of the federal government and the administration of the Nizhny Novgorod region, all plans will be implemented. This fully meets the task of achieving technological sovereignty in the chemical industry. As you know, this is the goal of the specialized national project. And the Titan group of companies is actively participating in the recreation of the line of basic chemical products,” said the First Deputy Prime Minister.
Denis Manturov also congratulated the company’s employees on the 95th anniversary of Dzerzhinsk.
During a visit to the First Weaving Factory in the Volodarsk Advanced Social and Economic Development Area, the First Deputy Prime Minister was introduced to the technology for producing fabric for roller blinds, which was first mastered in Russia by order of a Belarusian customer. For this purpose, a Russian chemical industry enterprise specially developed a set of chemical preparations.
With the support of the Industrial Development Fund and the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, a large-scale investment project on import substitution in the light industry has been implemented. This is the first full-cycle textile production facility in Russia for the production of wide woven and knitted fabrics made of synthetic and blended yarns of its own production, fully equipped with advanced equipment. The investment volume exceeded 3.3 billion rubles. The manufactured products can be used in the work of enterprises in the light and chemical industries, in mechanical engineering. The factory’s capacity allows for the production of up to 11 million linear meters of finished products per year.
At the moment, the investor has already started developing the project for the second stage of the factory, focused on the first production of polyester fiber and threads in Russia using the direct molding method from domestic raw materials. The production will be equipped with advanced equipment, the capacity for the production of finished products will be 130 thousand tons per year. The plans include increasing the number of employees to 350 people, as well as increasing labor productivity through automation and digitalization.
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