Heads of industrial enterprises of the Chelyabinsk region, representatives of regional authorities discussed issues of industry development at the site of the Magnezit Group
Sergey Korostelev
A meeting of the Board of the Chelyabinsk Regional branch of The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) was held in Satka. Before the event, the leaders of the Magnezit Group demonstrated their colleagues the achievements of the Group within the framework of a large—scale modernization programme. The guests visited the «Russian Magnezit» observation deck, the «Avant-garde» fused magnesia facility and the «Impulse» fired shaped products production complex, and then gathered in the «Magnezit» palace of culture hall.
The meeting started with the address by the head of the region Alexey Texler, he noted the success of the regional economy and the growth of social activities of local business. In this regard, the president of the Magnezit Group, Sergey Korostelev, spoke about the sustainable development of production, focusing on its future prospects, ongoing programmes for the development of the region’s infrastructure and projects for local communities.
The Group’s magnesite ore deposits of more than 230 million tons and the newly built production complexes, among the most technologically advanced and innovative in the refractory industry worldwide, provide the Group with the opportunity to increase support for the regions of its presence.
We are making great efforts to preserve and develop human potential, — said Sergey Korostelev. — Much of what you saw during the visit was created by joint work with the regional authorities, with the support of Alexey Texler. A vivid example of this is the Satka Ice Arena. The big, federal projects «Strong Family» and «Chess Universal Education» also originated in Satka, the «Million Trees» and «Blooming City» programmes are being implemented. There are many more projects waiting for us in the future. This path is not easy, but we see it clearly and know how to reach the destination. We can do it together.
The meeting was also attended by deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, senators, members of the regional government, representatives of the Sverdlovsk regional RSPP and the All-Russian Non-Governmental Organization of Small and Medium Business «OPORA RUSSIA». The results of the work of the local RSSP since the beginning of this year were summed up, and the participants also discussed issues of cybersecurity of employees, changes in the rules for replenishing aquatic biological resources, the implementation of the educational project «Professionalism» and other topics. The meeting ended with the signing of agreements between Magnezit Group and South Ural State University.
— It is always a pleasure to visit Satka, Magnezit, to observe how the city gets prettier over time, how the enterprise develops. This is a great example for us, the manufacturers. There is much to learn, — said Semyon Mitelman, Vice President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
