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Today, the Tatarstan Ministry of Industry and Trade hosted a regular meeting of the organising committee for the republic’s contest titled “Engineer of the Year”, chaired by Albert Karimov, where the parties summed up the application campaign.
Acceptance of documents for the contest ended on July 31 of the current year. In total, 258 applications were filed: 33 applications in the Future Engineers category, 145 in the Youth, Success, Prospects category, and 80 applications in the Experience, Achievements, Competence category.
Within the framework of the meeting, it was decided to establish a contest committee and organise its work in order to evaluate the entries and determine the finalists.
A further plan for the contest was also presented: finalists will be invited to an in-person travelling workshop. Participants will be able to study advanced technical developments and technologies, communicate and exchange experience with engineers of various industries and ages, and participate in educational programmes.
Contest winners will be determined after the in-person stage. The main award is a paid internship in an area of professional competence. In addition, a meeting with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov will be organised for the winners.
Minister Karimov expressed his gratitude to the co-founder of the event, the Kazan National Research Technological University, and to the Gazprom Transgaz Kazan sponsoring the contest.
Ford Sollers will supply 170 A-class minibuses and B-class tourist buses to the Bashkortostan Committee for Transport and Roads for further use on intercity and suburban routes. Ford Transit vehicles were selected as part of a competitive procurement process and comply with all applicable requirements.
The ceremony of handing over the first batch of 110 Ford Transit vehicles to Bashavtotrans with the participation of the Acting Head of Bashkortostan Radiy Khabirov took place on August 9 in Ufa.
Ford Transit vehicles, which will be operated in the Republic of Bashkortostan, are equipped with anti-lock brakes, an electronic stability control system, an assist system for starting uphill, an emergency brake assist system, a driver airbag, 8-way driver’s seat adjustment, air conditioning, and a passenger compartment heater creating a comfortable temperature for passengers even in harsh winters.
Ford Transit production was launched at the Ford Sollers factory in Yelabuga using full-cycle technology to offer a state-of-the-art product adapted to be operated in Russian conditions at a competitive price. The range of basic versions includes all-metal vans, bus, and chassis; vehicles are available for order with 3 options for base length, 2 options for roof height, and all types of drives, including all-wheel drive.
Based on information by Ford Sollers Press Service
On August 8, Director General of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Azat Bikmurzin had a meeting at the Neftekhim Arena with representatives of the company’s youth organisation, participants and experts of the 7th National WorldSkills Competition, and students of the Nizhnekamsk Institute of Chemical Technology and Lemaev Petrochemical and Oil Refining College. The meeting was held in a no tie format.
The main purpose of the meeting was to get direct feedback from the young generation, to find out what issues concern young employees and students today, to attract as many young professionals as possible, by describing what prospects await them. Discussion topics were very diverse. Young people were interested in social protection issues, prospects for professional growth, environment, and further development of the company. The issues of providing housing, development of IT technology and working conditions were also discussed.
Nizhnekamskneftekhim is also active in implementing a number of programmes aimed at supporting youth. It is currently reviewing a support programme for those employees who have returned from military service. Support for young families also continues. Material assistance is allocated for the purchase of essential goods, the amount of which is also planned to be increased. Material assistance is also paid at the birth of children.
Based on information by Nizhnekamskneftekhim Press Service
Today, Kazan GiproNIIAviaprom hosted a meeting with industrial enterprises of Tatarstan under the chairmanship of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov.
The meeting was attended by members of the Tatarstan Government, representatives of the Presidential Office, the Cabinet of Ministers, ministries and agencies, heads of municipalities, as well as heads of republic’s industrial enterprises. The main topic of the meeting was to summarise the results of industrial development in the first half of the current year and to outline the tasks for its second half.
Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov made a report at the meeting. He noted that in the first half of this year, the republic’s energy system performed with reliable indicators: the industrial output in the energy sector amounted to RUB 82.5 billion, and the industrial production index was 110.0%. In addition, the minister outlined the overall results for the first half of the year: industrial output amounted to RUB 1,402 billion, and IPI constituted 101.3%.
During the meeting, reports were heard from representatives of republic’s industrial enterprises on results of their activities in the industry.
The Tatarstan President made a closing speech. Rustam Minnikhanov instructed the Tatarstan Government to summarise the performance of industrial enterprises and analyse the changes in their industrial output on a quarterly basis.
Photo courtesy of Tatarstan Presidential Press Service
at the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan.
One of the issues on the agenda was the discussion of the opportunity of opening a branch of LIAZ-Modelarna in Tatarstan. LIAZ-Modelarna is a well-known former manufacturer of LIAZ trucks. Today, the company is engaged in the production of moulds and devices for the automotive and aerospace industries and power engineering. Another activity of LIAZ-Modelarna is the production of drones for the prevention maintenance of oil and gas pipelines.
The parties also discussed the implementation of key points identified at the previous meeting with representatives of Logio in March this year.
Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov noted fruitful joint work on the implementation of the company’s projects in Tatarstan.
Logio specialises in supply chain management. One of its projects is software that helps reduce inventory and increase sales for trading companies and gas stations.
The final issue on the agenda was the consideration of the opportunity of organising a booth of Czech companies within the framework of the presentation of truck assembly line by KAMAZ based on digital enterprise principle during Mechanical Engineer’s Day in September 2019.
Today, Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov took part in the visit of the Tatarstan delegation to the Rostov region.
Within the framework of the programme, the delegation headed by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov attended the opening ceremony of the I-Plast facility in the city of Azov (35 kilometres from Rostov-On-Don). The event began with a brief tour and presentation of the new plant’s products.
I-Plast is a plant founded in Nizhnekamsk (Republic of Tatarstan) in 2009. The company produces large-sized plastic industrial containers and packaging, as well as MSW containers. The company’s distribution chain in Russia and neighbouring countries comprises over 30 partners. In 2018, I-Plast processed 39 million tonnes of polymer stock, of which 34 million tonnes come from Nizhnekamskneftekhim.
Also during the visit, Albert Karimov and Rustam Minnikhanov had a meeting with representatives of the Rostov Regional Yaktashlar Tatar-Bashkir Cultural Centre.
The visit of the Tatarstan delegation to the Rostov Region ended with a meeting with the Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev. As part of the meeting, an agreement was signed between the Republic of Tatarstan and the Rostov Region on trade and economic, scientific, technology, social, and cultural cooperation.
Based on information by Tatarstan Presidential Press Service
Today, a round table discussion on the topic titled “Made in Tatarstan: Prospects for Increasing the Local Manufacturers’ Contribution on the Shelf. Pros and Cons.” was held at the Tatmedia Republic’s Agency for Press and Mass Communications. The organisers of the event are the editors of the RBC Tatarstan news agency.
The round table agenda includes a discussion on the competitiveness of local food producers, population demand for local products and consumer preferences, marketing opportunities, cooperation with Tatarstan brand retail chains in the Russian and international markets, as well as exports of local products. The round table discussion was addressed by representatives of the Tatarstan Ministry of Agriculture, food manufacturing companies, and retail chains of Tatarstan. Among these were Bakery and Confectionery Complex, Essen, Kukmara, and others.
Timur Baimullin, Government Relations Director of Volga Macro-Region, told how the work with local suppliers is built and what is their share in the Pyaterochka distribution chain. He also said that, based on his practice with twelve regions of the Volga Federal District, the chain is often faced with the fact that local producers cannot pass the audit and their business processes are not established in procurement and marketing, which notably complicates interaction between the parties.
At the end of the meeting, participants agreed that local manufacturers indeed have problems with federal retail chains. However, solution of these lies in the path of open dialogue and constant interaction.
On August 1 to August 5, the Bilyar Museum Reserve hosted the Talent Discovery Summer School of the Kazan Open University of Talents 2.0 and the Salat Foundation. The event brought together over 1200 attendees from all over Tatarstan.
Based on the school, an expert team of 10 employees from the Kazan Helicopters conducted vocational guidance classes. The experts introduced the students to the basic technologies, current situation, strategic growth priorities, as well as key challenges and problems in their respective areas of helicopter industry.
At the forum, the Kazan Helicopters presented the design laboratories “Reducing Weight and Increasing Flight Range” and “HR Policies and Staff Relations”. Experts accompanied the student teams when they formed their hypotheses and developed projects on the specified topics. Following the results, the winners were chosen, presenting the most viable ideas. They received the right to a tour of the company’s production facilities, internship at the company, participation in the TechnoPRORIV forum, and target admission to the A.N. Tupolev KNITU-KAI.
Kazan Helicopters and Kazan Open University of Talents 2.0 signed a cooperation agreement in June 2017. One of their main areas of activities is professional tests; a total of 6281 people attended them over two years.
Based on information by Russian Helicopters Holding
From August 26, the entrepreneurs of Tatarstan will have an opportunity to learn about the basics and practical solutions in the export business. The Fund for Entrepreneurship Support in Tatarstan, jointly with the KPMG professional services network, will conduct the Export Accelerator programme for the first time.
To gain its place in the international market is the goal for many domestic companies. But how to take the first steps in exports and how to understand the rules of the game in the international arena? How to evaluate the market, properly certify products, protect yourself from currency risks and calculate a financial model?
Entrepreneurs will find answers to these and many other questions on August 26, 2019 during the Export Accelerator programme. The event is held for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). The programme is designed both for international trade participants, and for businessmen and managers with no experience in exports.
The trainers will be highly qualified professionals, including both international experts from KPMG, and a number of other well-known speakers.
To attend the event, one should comply with several conditions. The main one is that the SME entity should be registered in Tatarstan. Second: you need to fill out a form at www.rt-export.ru.
Based on information by Fund for Entrepreneurship Support in Tatarstan
On August 2 and 3, the Kazanskaya Yarmarka exhibition centre hosted the fifth anniversary festival of craft brewing, KazanCraftFest, bringing together tattoo and motorcycle shows, street food, electronic and rock music.
The event was co-organised by the Craft Depot Association of Russian Breweries and supported by Visit Tatarstan and the Tatarstan Beer Association.
This year, KazanCraftFest was attended by 70 best Russian and foreign producers of beer, cider, and mead. The festival guests had the opportunity to taste 200 types of beer drinks, Bavarian sausages, American brisket smokers, food at a 20-bar gastro market and street food trucks with Mexican snacks.
The partners of the festival – motorcycle clubs and tattoo studios – presented their programmes: shows, contests and a display of 100 classic motorcycles.
The festival’s entertainment programme was accompanied by business events on the most relevant market topics, for which lecture areas and negotiation zones were created.
In the meantime, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan German Lerner took part in the extraordinary general meeting of the Tatarstan Association of Brewers.
Based on information by Kazanskaya Yarmarka