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Diplomatic delegations of Latvia and Iceland visited INTERPIPE STEEL


The delegation of the Latvian Republic, headed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Edgars Rink?vi?s, and the delegation of Iceland, headed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, visited INTERPIPE STEEL electric steel-melting complex on July 17, in the run-up to the Metallurgist Day. Both delegations came to Dnipropetrovsk with an official visit.

In the framework of their visit to INTERPIPE STEEL members of both delegations had a traditional walking tour around the production facility, got acquainted with innovative steel-melting technologies, and saw contemporary art objects, designed and created by world-known artist Olafur Eliasson. All guests paid specific attention to the cultural component of the mill – the author of all installations has Icelandic roots, and this country exerted significant influence upon his works and creativity.

“First of all, I would like to note that I am truly impressed by the high technological level of the mill. Its products are exported to Europe and the USA, and I hope that development and strengthening of commercial relations between Ukraine and the European Union will be continued. Secondly, it was a real discovery for me that pieces of art could be also found at this production facility. In certain extent this idea impresses and amazes me even more than the entire state-of-the-art manufacturing process at the mill”, – Latvian Minister for Foreign Affairs Edgars Rink?vi?s commented.

“I was very happy to attend this high-tech production facility and was truly surprised by the fact that several art objects, related to metallurgy and created by the famous Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, were skillfully transformed into an integral part of the enterprise’ s concept. INTERPIPE STEEL mill is a wonderful example of modern Ukraine and the future it strives for”, – Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson stated.

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INTERPIPE STEEL is an example of successful collaboration between Ukraine and Europe, an example of designing and construction of an industrial facility in Ukraine, complying with European norms and standards. The concept of this mill, developed in Ukraine by INTERPIPE, was implemented with the help of Italian metallurgical equipment, manufactured by Danieli Company, and unique works and machines, carried out and manufactured by the Ukrainian suppliers. The concept itself was based on INTERPIPE’s philosophy, focused on the people.

INTERPIPE STEEL is the first metallurgical mill, built from scratch over the entire period of Ukraine’s independence, and is also the largest electric steel-melting facility of this kind in the Eastern Europe.

The mill combines innovative steel-melting technologies, new approach to the production culture, and contemporary art installations of Olafur Eliasson, which have become an integral part of the production facility. Total investments into this project have amounted to USD 700 million.

 




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