The glass is pulled!

Date: 13 December 2012

Float glass production is underway at Guardian Industries’ facility in Krasniy Sulin, Rostov region, Russia! The newest plant of the corporation will produce 900 tons of the glass per day and create over 300 new jobs.

It is the second Guardian’s plant in Russia  that is supposed to serve fast-growing market.The first one has been successfully working in Ryazan since 2008. Guardian’s recent investment in Rostov region  is more than $200 million. Soon the first Rostov plant’s float glass will be shipped to the customers. In spring the plant will start coated glass production.



South of Russia and Ukraine is  a fast growing part of  the market. Sochi Olympic games, Caucasus’s resorts development, Ukraine construction  – all these projects  need high quality float and coated residential and architectural glass.



Guardian products have become very well known in Russia. This new plant will meet the needs of emerging market.



About Guardian Industries Corp.:



Guardian is a diversified global manufacturing company with leading positions in float glass, fabricated glass products, fiberglass insulation and other building materials for commercial, residential and automotive markets. Through its Science & Technology Center, Guardian is at the forefront of innovation including development of high performance glass coatings and other advanced products. Guardian, its subsidiaries and affiliates employ 19,000 people and operate facilities throughout North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.guardian.com.



 

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