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POZIS continues to disseminate its expertise of creating a production system among the country’s defence industry enterprises. In particular, the heads and experts of NPO Bazalt have recently upgraded their skills in the POZIS training centre.

Within the first stage of the Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methods programme, twelve representatives of Bazalt topped up their qualifications. The training was held for seven days, featuring a set of theoretical and practical exercises developed by the experts of the Business Process Optimisation and Production Technologies Department under the guidance of the Advisor to the Director General for the POZIS Production System Development.

Representatives of Bazalt studied the philosophy and methodology of lean manufacturing, the principles of the 5S system, the value stream mapping rules, the general maintenance of equipment, the basics of Kaizen as a technique for continuous improvement, and other topics.

The trainees expressed their gratitude for the opportunity of gaining the demanded knowledge, generous hospitality, and a cultural programme – a tour of Kazan and local attractions – arranged for them.

Based on the information from the POZIS Press Service

Today, under the chairmanship of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, the annual meeting of OAO Tatneftekhiminvest Holding shareholders was held in the Tatarstan House of Government.

The shareholders elected a new Board of Directors; its composition has not changed significantly. The Board of Directors currently comprises Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Aide to Tatarstan President Renat Sabirov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov, Minister of Economy of Tatarstan Artem Zdunov, Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing of Tatarstan Irek Fayzullin, Aide to Tatarstan President for Oil Industry Shafagat Takhautdinov, Adviser to Tatarstan President for Oil and Gas Field Development Renat Muslimov, Director General of Tatneft Nail Maganov, Director General of TAIF Albert Shigabutdinov, his First Deputy Vladimir Busygin, and heads of several major companies of Tatarstan.

Immediately after the shareholders' meeting, the Board of Directors of Tatneftekhiminvest Holding has assembled for its session. Rustam Minnikhanov was re-elected as its Chairman, and Rafinat Yarullin was re-approved as the Director General of OAO Tatneftekhiminvest Holding.

On June 5, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan hosted a meeting between Minister of Industry and Trade Albert Karimov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Russian Federation Jean-Arthur Régibeau.

During the conversation, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of cooperation between Tatarstan and Belgium within the framework of the Russian-Belgian relations, the expansion of the range and amounts of mutual trade. In addition, guests were given a presentation of the present-day Tatarstan and briefed on republic’s special economic zones, industrial parks, priority development areas, and enterprises of Tatarstan.

During the conversation, it was also noted that the devaluation of the rouble resulted in lower production costs in Russia compared to European and some Asian countries, which makes the localisation of Belgian enterprises in Tatarstan even more profitable.

At the end of the meeting, Albert Karimov stressed that Tatarstan is always open for new projects and is prepared to support its partners in implementing them.

The SPIEF’2017 saw today the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the Republic of Tatarstan and the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation. The signatories to the document were Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Director General of Rosatom Aleksei Likhachev.

The subject of the Agreement is cooperation between Tatarstan and Rosatom within the framework of implementing pilot projects in Digital Economy. In addition, the parties agreed to create a “Digital Region” in the Republic of Tatarstan and to introduce solutions at industrial enterprises and industries developed by a member of the Rosatom Group, the Russian Federal Nuclear Centre - VNIIEF.

The actions will be held in compliance with orders from the President of the Russian Federation.

Based on the information from the Tatarstan Presidential Press Service

Today, within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, and Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer, a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation was signed between the TAIF Group and LINDE AG.

The signatories to the Memorandum were Chief Operating Officer of LINDE AG Christian Bruch and Director General of TAIF Albert Shigabutdinov.

The first step in implementing of the Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation was the signing of a basic agreement between Nizhnekamskneftekhim and LINDE AG on the implementation of contracts for the design, equipment supply, provision of licenses, and commissioning of the first stage of the olefin complex with an annual capacity of 1,200,000 tonnes of ethylene, a new facility EP-600. The agreement was signed by Director General of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Azat Bikmurzin and Managing Director of LINDE’s Engineering Division John van der Velden.

LINDE AG also proposed the establishment of the LINDE Education Centre on the basis of the Kazan National Research Technological University for the training and retraining of professionals, with the introduction, jointly with TAIF, of a dual training system based on Kazanorgsintez and Nizhnekamskneftekhim.

Today, during the business lunch hosted by the Special Economic Zone Alabuga at the platform of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), an agreement was signed between the Republic of Tatarstan and Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation on the implementing the investment project for the construction of a PAN precursor plant in the SEZ Alabuga.

The document was signed by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Director General of Rosatom Aleksei Likhachev.

The PAN precursor is the main raw material for the production of carbon fibres. The design capacity of the new plant is 5,000 tonnes per year with an outlook of increasing it up to 25,000 tonnes. The parties plan to start the construction of the facility in 2017 and fully implement it by 2020.

The total investment will amount to RUB 6.9 billion, of which RUB 2.1 billion will be invested by SEZ Alabuga. It will provide a site for construction, erection of buildings and structures, and energy resources for the period of operation. For its part, Rosatom will ensure the design, supply of technology, and further operation of production facilities with investment of RUB 4.8 billion.

Based on the information from the Tatarstan Presidential Press Service

The delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan, headed by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, continues the work of the 21st St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which opened on June 1. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov is taking part in the events together with the head of the region.

The key event of Day Two is the SPIEF’s plenary session, which has traditionally been held for many years with the participation of the Russian President.

Within the framework of the programme, important negotiations will be held today, and a number of agreements will be signed, including those with the Rosatom Corporation and Linde AG. Representatives of major Tatarstan enterprises will also hold important meetings today. At the stand of the region, potential business partners can explore samples of hi-tech products manufactured by Tatarstan companies.

For reference: The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is a unique event in the world of economics and business. The SPIEF has been held since 1997; since 2006, it has been held under the patronage and with the participation of the Russian President. Over the last twenty years, the Forum has become a leading global platform for communication between business representatives and discussion of key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets, and the world in general.

Today, the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Government of the Tula Oblast signed an agreement on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, technology, and cultural spheres. Signatories to the document were Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Tula Oblast Governor Aleksey Dyumin, as informs the Tatarstan Presidential Press Service. The event took place at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

“The development of horizontal links between the regions is very important”, said Rustam Minnikhanov. He noted that Tatarstan had strong trade and economic relations with the Tula Oblast.

“Tatarstan is an advanced region, from which we have much to learn, to adopt new technologies. In turn, the Tula Oblast also has certain developments in various fields, which we are ready to share. Our colleagues have repeatedly travelled to Kazan to get acquainted with new practices. Today we cooperate in all areas”, added the Tula Oblast Governor.

PAO KAMAZ and PAO MOESK signed an agreement on strategic cooperation in the sphere of innovations within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The agreement provides for the development of a mobile power storage device based on a cargo electric vehicle.

The document was signed by Deputy Director General and Development Director of KAMAZ Irek Gumerov and Director General of MOESK Pyotr Sinyutin.

According to preliminary calculations of power engineers, the capacity of such a power storage device for the needs of the power grid complex in the metropolitan area should be at least 1 MW. When incorporated into a power supply circuit, it would be possible to disconnect a consumer from the primary grid without fear of voltage surges. Such a device would be able to maintain sufficient quality and reliability of power supply for a sufficient time, in an environmentally friendly manner. In contrast, traditional diesel generator units pollute air and are additional sources of noise.

Today at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, an agreement on cooperation between the Republic of Tatarstan and RusHydro was signed. The signatories to this document were Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and CEO of RusHydro Nikolay Shulginov.

The agreement is aimed at developing cooperation in the field of IT, scientific and technology, innovation, analytical, and expert activities based on the Innopolis University.

The parties agreed to use the scientific and technology potential of the Innopolis University in the management of information security, energy logistics, automation and robotics of operation processes at power facilities, research, development and technology activities, as well as in training, internships, and skills development for employees of the RusHydro Group.