Discussions were held between the management of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Inc. and Michelin company on February 1.
Mr. V. Busygin, general director of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Inc. and vice-presidents of Michelin – Mr. J. P. Fradal, general director for production of synthetic rubber and Mr. J. M. Coulon, general director for procurement as well as Mr. C. Janin, general director for tests and development have discussed the ways of further cooperation between the two companies.
Michelin is the strategic partner of Nizhnekamskneftekhim in the development of rubber production. This company was the first among the world tire producers to certify polybutadiene rubber (NBR) and halogenated butyl rubber (HIIR) produced at Nizhnekamskneftekhim and recommended to use them at their production facilities.
In the course of the meeting the managers of the foreign company highly evaluated the contribution of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Inc. in the development of the production of new competitive grades of synthetic rubber and they also confirmed their intentions for further mutually advantageous cooperation.
Mr. Busygin expressed his gratitude to Michelin directors for the support and assistance rendered in the process of mastering of halogenated butyl rubber.
Protocol was signed based on the results of negotiations defining the ways of further cooperation.
Among the participants of the meeting also were Mr. Peters, director of technical department, and Mr. I. Ivanoff, director for raw material procurement, and Mr. Gilmutdinov, Chief Process Engineer of Nizhnekamskneftekhim Inc., and Ms. Maximova, manager of export department.

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