Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov visits plant producing ceramic blocks "Wienerberger Kurkachi"
4 June 2014, Wednesday
On June 4, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov visited "Wienerberger Kurkachi", the plant producing ceramic blocks that was opened in June 2009. The plant produces 150 million ceramic blocks per year.
Upon arrival Ildar Khalikov accompanied by Board Chairman Heimo Scheuch took part in launching of new production line. The guests looked around production facilities.
Ildar Khalikov noted that ceramic blocks produced at the plant are thermal and environmental friendly. He thanked Wienerberger company for believing in Tatarstan and opening the plant. He wished employees of Wienerberger Kurkachi plant to have more successful next five years.
Heimo Scheuch, in his turn, said that cooperation with Tatarstan has a good impact on company’s development. He was satisfied with plant’s achievements for five years.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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