Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in solemn launching of the 4th polystyrene production line at OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim"

On April 14, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a solemn launching ceremony of the 4th polystyrene production line at OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim".

Director General of OAO “TAIF” Albert Shigabutdinov, Board Chairman of OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" Vladimir Busygin, Director General of OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" Oleg Nesterov, Director General of OAO “Tataneft” Nail Maganov and other officials took part in the event.

To the point, construction of the fourth line began in the first quarter of 2013 and commissioning started since December. Director General of OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" Oleg Nesterov said that provision is made for production of 13 polystyrene grades. The new line will enable increasing production capacity and widening the product range.

“Today is an important day both for the enterprise and republic,” Rustam Minnikhanov noted and pointed out that OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" is one of the largest petrochemical companies in Russia. He countinued that the fourth polystyrene line was launched due to good team work. It is important both for the region and country in general, because the new line solves the problem of import substitution, Tatarstan President added.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked everyone for their work and presented awards of the Republic of Tatarstan to the most distinguished employees of OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim", including medals of the Republic of Tatarstan ‘For valorous labour”, honorary title “Honoured Chemist of the Republic of Tatarstan”, Commendation of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Then, participants of the solemn ceremony pushed the symbolic line start button.

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OAO "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" produces more than 120 types of products. With the export share of about 50%, the company exports its products to 50 countries.

The fourth polystyrene production line is designed for production of 13 polystyrene grades, including 7 main and 6 additional ones, intended for casting and extrusion processing methods, and production of foam products. The production is carried out by Toyo-Mitsui technology (Japan).