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The agreement provides for the possibility of operational interaction in order to implement social programs in the interests of the population of Krasnokamsk urban district.

On behalf of the administration of the Krasnokamsk urban district, the agreement was signed by the head - Igor Bykariz, on the part of the plant, the agreement was signed by Vladimir Druzhkov, General Director of PPM Kama / Kama Karton:

Igor Bykariz, head of the Krasnokamsk urban district:

Vyacheslav Vorobiev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kama Group of Companies:

Developing the cooperation stipulated by the agreement, PPM "Kama" creates the basis for sustainable social and economic development of Krasnokamsk - the enterprise has announced the recruitment of employees for a new cardboard machine. In total, at least 350 jobs will be created at the new production until 2021.

 The first batch of base for wallpaper weighing 80 g / sq.m. was produced by the mill on paper machine No. 7. New products were obtained as a result of a series of tests; batches of volumes of 40, 100 and 160 tons were sequentially produced. The paper was shipped to «Perm Trading Wallpaper» for use as a top layer of duplicated wallpaper. In the process of development from batch to batch, together with the consumer, the qualitative characteristics of new products were adjusted and improved. The paper has good strength characteristics: moisture resistance, high surface smoothness, well retains decorative coatings and paint.

Alexey Ivanchin, Chief Engineer of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC:

“Launching new products is a way for us to become more flexible in relation to the market. The ability to quickly rebuild machinery and equipment to produce new types of products with specified quality parameters has good market potential. I consider this experience successful. ”

As a raw material for all types of paper produced, «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC uses thermo-mechanical pulp obtained by a unique technology from aspen. Involvement in the redistribution of wood that is not much in demand on the market increases the environmental friendliness of logging in the Perm Territory and leads to a decrease in the cost of finished products of the plant.

The main types of products manufactured by «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC are lightweight coated offset and supercalendered paper with a density of 51-80 g / sq. m. The daily volume of shipments to consumers reaches 230 tons.

Denis Anatolievich Belokon, who is an experienced specialist in the marketing of products for the pulp and paper industry, has been appointed Commercial Director of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and  «Kama Karton» LLC. He is distinguished by extensive experience in the development of sales, customer and technical services in the B2B segment in leading companies in the Russian market and in the markets of Europe, Asia and Africa. His sales strategies allow him to obtain high sales results and achieve high financial results.

Denis Belokon, Commercial Director of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and  «Kama Karton» LLC:

«Kama» is a unique, interesting venture. It was created here, Russia's first production of light coated paper (LWC) based on aspen raw materials, and now for the first time in our country, a project for the production of coated cardboard for packaging (FBB) is being implemented. We have developed and are starting to implement a new strategy based on the development of sales in various geographies and channels (direct customers, distribution, agents), building cross-functional teams (service, production, logistics), managing customer service, creating new organizational models with a focus on the client. I am sure that the new strategy, combined with high-quality products and services, will give a synergistic effect and allow us to take a leading position in the Russian and CIS markets and become a prominent player in the international market. ”

The enterprises located in Krasnokamsk require more than 50 employees of workers and engineering specialties. «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and  «Kama Karton» LLC are ready to receive paper machine drivers, dryers, stackers, electricians, hydraulic fitters, forklift drivers, laboratory assistants, process control engineers and representatives of a number of specialties.

A large set of personnel is associated with the import substitution production of coated FBB (Folding Box Board) cardboard from bleached chemical-thermomechanical pulp (BHTMM), which is being created on the basis of «Kama Êàrton» LLC. Such cardboard is widely used in packaging and in the food industry. The products will be delivered to the domestic market and for export. Planned export share up to 50%.

General Director of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and  «Kama Karton» LLC Vladimir Druzhkov:

“A large volume of employees is necessary for our enterprises in connection with the implementation of the project to create the production of coated cardboard. The attracted personnel will undergo theoretical and practical training with the involvement of foreign specialists, in parallel with training they will be engaged in acceptance of installed equipment, commissioning and obtaining quality products in all sections of production. ”

The recruitment of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and  «Kama Karton» LLC will be carried out in several stages. In total, after the completion of the construction of the new paper machine and auxiliary infrastructure, over 350 employees will serve the new production.

Otkrytie Bank, the sole owner of the «Kama» Group of Companies, decided to renew and expand the board of directors of the group, which includes «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and «Kama Êarton» LLC. Vladimir Druzhkov was appointed as the new General Director of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and  «Kama Karton» LLC.

The board of directors of «Kama» Group of Companies, headed by Vyacheslav Vorobyev, includes Vladimir Druzhkov, Franz Josef Marx and Maxim Pisarev. Previously, the board of directors included Vyacheslav Vorobyov, Vladimir Varivonchik, Alexander Zarubin, Andrey Kashubsky, who retained their seats.

The updated composition of the board of directors of «Kama» Group of Companies is a team of independent directors, top-level managers with extensive experience in project management. They held top managerial positions in large pulp and paper and forestry holdings, such as International Paper, GC Ilim, Mondi SLPK, Sokolsky Pulp and Paper Mill, SVEZA-Les.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of GÑ «Kama» Vyacheslav Vorobyov:

 “The new general director of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC and  «Kama Karton» LLC  Vladimir Druzhkov is a true professional with extensive experience in leading companies in the industry. He is well versed in the details of production processes, has in-depth knowledge of advanced technologies used in the pulp and paper industry. We are confident that this knowledge, as well as experience in managing capital-intensive projects, will help our group to increase the number of jobs, increase production efficiency and value added products, as well as attract new partners and customers. ”

The second stage of the «Kama Karton» investment project based on the city-forming enterprise «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC is aimed at creating an import-substituting production of coated FBB (Folding Box Board) cardboard from bleached chemical and thermomechanical pulp (BHTMM). Such cardboard is widely used in packaging and in the food industry.

The project is under construction of new production and auxiliary facilities with an area of ​​over 100 thousand square meters. m intended for the placement of technological equipment and engineering infrastructure, including the construction of a new complex of local treatment facilities using the best available technologies (BAT). 

Currently, a new line for the production of high-quality cardboard FBB is under construction, the launch of production is scheduled for the end of 2020.

After reaching the design capacity, the production volume of FBB-cardboard will be 220 thousand tons per year. The products will be delivered to the domestic market and for export. Planned export share up to 50%. Currently, the volume of investment in the project amounted to 22.8 billion rubles.

Financing the most promising sectors and enterprises of the Russian economy is a priority for Otkritie Bank. The commissioning of new capacities for the production of coated folding box board (FBB) "Kama Karton" will replace about half of the volume of Russian imports of these products. In addition, thanks to Otkrytie Bank, the first high-tech production of coated cardboard (FBB) will be created in Russia, which is fully consistent with the government’s import substitution policy.

The construction of a production site on the basis of «Kama» Pulp and Paper Mill» LLC in Krasnokamsk contributes to the socio-economic development of the Perm Region. Due to tax deductions, the regional budget will be steadily replenished. It is planned to create more than 350 new jobs.