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NIOST, SIBUR's R&D centre, has developed new low-density polyethylene (LDPE) grades that can be used in packaging for infusion solutions.

SIBUR is ramping up trial production of thermoplastic elastomers (SBS polymers) at its Voronezh site in accordance with the project schedule. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are a unique material, which can significantly improve the quality of output in road construction, roof coating and footwear production, and other industries.

A new issue of SIBUR for Clients is now available on the Company's website. The main topic is the situation in the petrochemical market during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SIBUR’s Sustainability Committee held a regular meeting online to review measures implemented by the Company in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak and approve further steps in key focus areas. The safety of our employees and clients is at the centre of the Company’s pandemic response.

SIBUR will supply epidemiological kits for medical personnel to various regions of Russia to satisfy the needs of healthcare institutions. This decision was taken by SIBUR's Committee for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Social Investments.

By the end of 2020, SIBUR’s Krasnoyarsk site plans to start commercial production of synthetic nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) latex with an annual capacity of 3.5 kt. The project aims to develop a feedstock base for import substitution of technical and diagnostic exam (including medical) gloves through localisation of production in Russia.

SIBUR, Russia’s largest integrated petrochemicals company, and Netkanika, a major manufacturer of high-quality nonwoven materials, agreed to expand cooperation to provide the healthcare industry with high quality single-use personal protective equipment.

Part of employees ensuring business continuity at SIBUR’s production and service facilities are being transitioned to live and work at on-site shift camps (shift camp model). In order to maintain operating stability, workers (including heads of production units) who have taken coronavirus tests and have been found to be healthy will be isolated from the outside world subject to their consent. Diagnostics comply with the procedure recommended by the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor). Before starting a new shift after a break, medical tests will be repeated, with the incubation period taken into account.

Sibur, the largest integrated petrochemicals company in Russia, and its partner Brochesia, a leading company specialized in the development of integrated software solutions for wearable devices such as smart glasses and augmented reality, present the adoption of Brochesia solutions in Sibur “Network Modernization-Digitalization” transformation project.

SIBUR prioritises the health and safety of its employees. That is why we, in addition to compliance with recommendations of Rospotrebnadzor and the WHO, make extra efforts to prevent the coronavirus from spreading in the Company’s production facilities and offices.