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  1. Per aspera ad astra – Through hard work to victory

    ... businesses. Are Russian manufacturers entering foreign markets? Yes, very actively. Our company works with member countries of the Customs Union. Their interest in such cooperation is very strong. – Can you tell us about the key technological trends in the flexible packaging market? – As already mentioned, the end customer is interested in packaging that has convenient additional uses. Based on this trend, we purchased laser equipment that allows us to supplement the packaging with several ...

  2. The BOPP market in 2020

    The impact of the pandemic, consumer expectations on packaging, and trends in Russia’s BOPP film sector were discussed at a round table event. BIAXPLEN (a SIBUR subsidiary), a leading biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film producer, organised a round table event which took place at the end of 2020. The event ...

  3. Plastics reuse and recycling

    ... believes that the initiative will find demand among consumers and under the norms of Russia’s environmental policy. The green trend seen in the production of environmentally friendly materials now extends to all stages of the production cycle. The key trends that will be in demand over the coming decades are caring for nature and reducing the negative impact on the environment. They are clearly the key drivers behind the development and implementation of not only new technologies, but also business ...

  4. 2020 highlights: Riding the second wave

    Despite the economic challenges in 2020, the situation in Russia’s petrochemical industry was not so dramatic. A number of sectors showed positive dynamics. However, experts warn about potential oversupply in the basic polymer market. Negative dynamics Along with other industries, the bulk polymer market, which used to grow by more than 4% annually, faced a full-on crisis in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated existing problems stemming fr om the supply-demand imbalance in the global market...

  5. A successful diversification case

    The pandemic hampered operations at Agrosintez but also prompted the company to enter new markets. To find out more, we sat down with Artyom Kipriyanov, Head of Procurement at Agrosintez. The Agrosintez factory opened in Kemerovo in 1993. Today, it is one of the largest companies in eastern Russia, producing industrial chemicals (including for construction), mineral fertilisers and soils. Over the last five years, Agrosintez has been developing its hydrocarbon resin production and supply business...

  6. A trend towards petrochemicals

    The petrochemicals market has reached a turning point in 2020. Volatility in hydrocarbon prices, coupled with the coronavirus pandemic, have accelerated a trend for oil producing companies to enter the petrochemicals sector. By making these forays, oil companies seek to increase the monetisation of their raw material output through the production of polymers and other chemicals. The arrival of new players, however, will put pressure on industry margins and increase competition in the domestic...

  7. Pricing in procurement

    ... management strategy. A formula-based price is calculated using a formula that incorporates all possible market indicators, exchange quotes, deflators, FX rates, discounts, inflation indices, etc. This approach allows us to take into account key market trends when determining the price, and reduce the risk of unjustified price hikes by suppliers. What are the main benefits of formula pricing for the buyer and the seller? Which advantages of such transactions are particularly relevant for SIBUR’s ...

  8. CIS petrochemicals online

    ... the lessons learned from the digital transformation of petrochemical plants and a discussion of the industry outlook. Sergey Komyshan, Member of the Management Board – Executive Director at SIBUR, opened the conference with a presentation on the Key Trends in the Petrochemical Industry, discussing the post-shock market realities and the production segments most affected by the pandemic. He also noted the shifts in global environmental trends as a result of COVID-19. In particular, in regulation on ...