Rustam Minnikhanov opens Armstrong plant in SEZ “Alabuga”

On June 9, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and President of Armstrong World Industries Matt Espe took part in opening of Armstrong plant in Specialized Economic Zone “Alabuga” (the Republic of Tatarstan).

According to the information provided by Armstrong company, total sum of investments in construction of the new plant made 3.6 billion roubles, the production capacity – more than 20 million square metres of ceiling panels per year. The products are to be sold in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Speaking at the ceremony, Rustam Minnikhanov said that opening of this plant is very important for the republic and the whole country.

Minnikhanov expressed his special gratitude to American investors: “Thank you for believing in this project and us. A modern enterprise that will produce 20 million square metres of high quality products has been built for a short time. I hope it is just the beginning of our cooperation.”

Rustam Minnikhanov added that regional leadership will continue rendering assistance to Armstrong World Industries in implementation of new projects.

Matt Espe, in his turn, thanked Rustam Minnikhanov for support in design and construction of the new enterprise, and employees of the plant, the Russian-American team. He reminded that Armstrong had cooperated with the republic before, and supplied ceiling panels during construction of Universiade venues and some medical organizations.

“Tatarstan has a bright future. It is the leading region of Russia, with one of the most rapidly developing construction markets,” Matt Espe said.

After the official ceremony the guests looked around the plant. Rustam Minnikhanov was told about main stages of production of ceiling panels and most in-demand products in the Russian market.