Rustam Minnikhanov and Chairman of "Wienerberger AG" Board Heimo Scheuch discuss development of the plant of wall materials in Kurkachi

President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has met with Chairman of "Wienerberger AG" Board Heimo Scheuch.

The meeting was held in the RT Government House with participation of RT Ministry of construction, architecture and housing Irek Faizullin, Chief of the Agency for state order Yakov Geller and others.

The parties discussed development of the plant of wall materials in Vysokogorsky region and marketing policy of the enterprise.

To the point, three Wienerberger plants are now functioning in Russia, in Vladimir oblast (Kiprevo-1 and Kiprevo-2), and in Tatarstan (Vysokogorsky region, Kurkachi station).

The plant launched in the Republic of Tatarstan at the end of 2008 is one of the largest plants producing ceramic bricks in Russia. Its produce is realized in Tatarstan and other Russian regions.

It is one of the first investment projects, Rustam Minnikhanov marked. He highly appreciated efforts made by "Wienerberger AG" executives on fulfilling their commitments notwithstanding difficult economic situation emerged in the world in 2008-2009.

According to RT President, it is the plant of new generation that meets the latest standards of energy saving, environmental protection and labor protection.

“All of us contributed to realization of this project. I confirm my interest in development and production increase of the plant,” Head of republic said.

“Advent of such modern enterprise is a great advantage for republic. You provide budget revenues and new jobs,” Rustam Minnikhanov stated.

Heimo Scheuch assured Rustam Minnikhanov that the company’s leadership intends to develop cooperation with republic. "Wienerberger AG" is considering further investments in republic including opening of a new enterprise.