Meeting of the Presidium of the Association «StekloSouz» of Russia

On November 14, 2022, a meeting of the Presidium of the Association «StekloSouz» of Russia was held.

Planned issues of production, provision of raw materials and the holding of the annual industry congress - the Forum "Glass and Modern Technologies - XXI" were considered.

Heads of departments reported on the results of production of various types of glass and products for 9 months of the current year. It was noted that, despite the large drop in exports, production is stable in all segments of glassmaking and industrial processing.

The leaders of the Association expressed great concern over the facts of the growth of raw materials, primarily soda, energy, gas, including paint and varnish and other components necessary for stable production.

It is noted that the rise in gas prices poses new challenges to the glass industry that hinder the development of domestic glass production. It reduces the profitability and competitiveness of Russian factories.

It was decided to prepare an analytical note to the State Duma with a demand to hold a joint meeting of industry leaders and producers of raw materials.

An increase in the cost of raw materials against the backdrop of a difficult situation with consumption will lead to a halt by Russian factories in the production of glass and products for various sectors of the national economy.

The meeting participants summed up the preparations for the main annual event, which will be held from November 17 to 18, 2022 in the city of Gus-Khrustalny. Delegates in the amount of more than 120 leaders from factories, research institutes, educational institutions will jointly discuss the main issues of 2022 for two days.

Based on the results of a collective discussion of the current state of the glass industry, decisions will be made that will form the basis of the Work Plan of the StekloSoyuz Association of Russia for 2023.

The meeting was chaired by Viktor Osipov, President of the StekloSouz Russia.

Closing the meeting and summing up the results of the work, Viktor Osipov approved the decision of the Presidium on the fundamental issues of finding new technological solutions, standardization, training of plant personnel and personnel training. Having confirmed the formula, declare 2023 the Year of Science for Production. Education for production.

Decisions were made, including the organization of technological safety for the Russian glass industry.

Press center "StekloSouz".