2019 marks 20 years since the launch of the production of solutions from natural stone wool ROCKWOOL in Russia. The first plant of the Danish brand on the territory of the Russian Federation was a modernized enterprise in the Moscow region of Balashikha, microdistrict. Railway. Ambassador of Denmark to Russia Karsten Sondergaard, Deputy Prime Minister of the Moscow Region V. V. Khromov, Head of the urban district Balashikha S. G. Yurov and other distinguished guests.
For over 80 years, the manufacturer of thermal, acoustic and fireproofing solutions ROCKWOOL has improved modern life by unleashing the natural power of stone. In 1954, the Group of Companies began expanding production outside Scandinavia. Today the company employs over 11,000 people and owns 45 manufacturing plants worldwide.
ROCKWOOL was one of the first to enter the Russian market of thermal insulation materials. The first deliveries to the USSR began in the 70s. In 1995, a sales office appeared in Moscow, and in 1999 - the first production in Russia in the Moscow region. Later, ROCKWOOL launched 3 more plants in Russia - in the Leningrad and Chelyabinsk regions, and a plant with the most powerful line for the production of stone wool in the world was built in the SEZ "Alabuga", Republic of Tatarstan. Investments in the development of the company in Russia are growing - in 2018, the first production of high-tech substrates for plant growing Grodan was launched.
ROCKWOOL was the first to start forming a new construction culture in Russia that takes into account the factors of energy efficiency, environmental, fire and acoustic safety, and a comfortable microclimate. The manufacturer was able to offer innovative solutions, many of which still have no analogues on the Russian market - for example, double density technology, compressed SCANDIC, Acoustic ULTRATONKY 27 mm thick.
The core of the sustainability strategy lies in the ROCKWOOL business culture. Each year, the Rockwool Group of Companies publishes an environmental report on its annual results towards sustainable development. Over the past 3 years, we have already reduced CO2 emissions by 3.8% and reduced the volume of waste dumping at landfills by 4.1%.
During his speech, the Danish Ambassador to Russia noted that ROCKWOOL is one of the leading players in the Russian market, which continues to grow successfully, produces high-quality innovative solutions for heat and sound insulation and fire safety, provides expert knowledge that is very relevant to those standing today. Russia's tasks are to improve energy efficiency, renovate the housing stock. “ROCKWOOL is one of the companies that supports Denmark's image as a reliable partner and gives Denmark confidence that Denmark has a strong foothold in Russia,” concluded Karsten Sondergaard.
Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Moscow Region V. V. Khromov presented gratitude to the staff of ROCKWOOL LLC from the Governor of the Moscow Region for their great contribution to the development of industrial policy in the Moscow Region and promised to "provide support from the Government of the Moscow Region and the municipality in any undertakings that are needed for the prosperity of the enterprise."
The head of the Balashikha city district thanked the company for almost 500 jobs and for the approach to production. “The most important thing is that in addition to the development of the enterprise, great attention is paid to social projects. And the enterprise's approaches to the ecology of our planet, including our country, are the most advanced, and today it is especially valuable, especially for our city,”S. G. Yurov.
At the solemn ceremony, special attention was paid to the company's employees who have worked from the very first day since the start of production of Rockwool stone wool solutions in Russia, as well as to the retired employees of the company, who also witnessed the first successes of the enterprise. They were awarded diplomas with gratitude and mementos.
“It is important for me that over the years we have formed a team of professionals who, through their behavior, create a reputation for our company as an expert in the market, a partner you can rely on. Today, more than 1200 specialists work at ROCKWOOL enterprises in Russia - real enthusiasts who are ready to look for new ways to use stone wool - this amazing inexhaustible resource that makes the lives of millions of people better”, - said Marina Potoker, General Director of ROCKWOOL Russia.
About company
ROCKWOOL Russia is part of the ROCKWOOL Group of Companies - the world leader in stone wool solutions.
The products are used for insulation, sound insulation and fire protection and are intended for all types of buildings and structures, as well as for shipbuilding and industrial equipment. ROCKWOOL provides consulting services in the field of energy efficiency of buildings, supplies system solutions for facade insulation, roofing and fire protection, decorative panels for facades, acoustic suspended ceilings, sound barriers to protect against road noise and anti-vibration panels for railways, artificial soil for growing vegetables and flowers.
ROCKWOOL was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Denmark. ROCKWOOL owns 45 manufacturing sites in Europe, North America and Asia. The staff numbers over 11,000 specialists. Russian production plants ROCKWOOL are located in Balashikha, microdistrict. Zheleznodorozhny in the Moscow region, in the city of Vyborg in the Leningrad region, in the city of Troitsk in the Chelyabinsk region and in the SEZ "Alabuga" (Republic of Tatarstan). Website: www.rockwool.ru
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