Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant OJSC is the largest zinc producer in the Russian Federation. Its share in the domestic market is about 62%. In 2016, control over the shares of the enterprise passed to the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company.
Description
CZP is a vertically oriented production, implying a full cycle of non-ferrous metal production - from mining and processing of ore raw materials to obtaining finished products. The plant is equipped with modern equipment (the best in Europe), which allows the production of refined zinc of the highest quality with a purity of 99.995%.
On the London Stock Exchange, this metal is sold under its own brand Chelyabinsk zinc plant Special High Grade. In Russia, more than half of the refined zinc and its alloys are produced by the Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant. Address: 454008, Chelyabinsk region, the city of Chelyabinsk, Sverdlovsk tract, 24.
Enterprise construction
In the early 1930s, the Soviet government launched a large-scale industrialization program for the Urals. In Chelyabinsk, it was planned to build more than a dozen industries. One of the priority projects was the construction of a zinc smelting plant. In the autumn of 1930, the foundation of the plant management, workshops, engine and fire station was laid. Construction was going on hard. Lacked funding, sensible personnel, builders. Contractors violated delivery times. Only the intervention of the People's Commissar of the USSR Sergo Ordzhonikidze allowed to accelerate the construction of the plant.
The enterprise, known as the Chelyabinsk Electrolyte Zinc Plant, was launched only after 5 years (07/14/1935), although it was originally planned to put it into operation in October 1932.
Work days
The role of the enterprise increased significantly during the Second World War. Zinc and its derivatives were used for the manufacture of ammunition. Most of the male team was mobilized, mainly women worked in the workshops. CZP exceeded its quarterly plans. Many factory workers are marked with state regalia.
The post-war construction boom required an increasing number of galvanized steel structures. Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant expanded its production base, while improving raw material quality and productivity. General reconstruction took place in the mid-50s. The equipment was updated, working conditions and environmental conditions improved. In the 60s, capacity was increased to 70,000 tons annually. The second large-scale reconstruction was carried out in the late 80s. After the collapse of the USSR, the enterprise was corporatized.
Products
Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant produces the highest quality metal under the brand name "especially high quality zinc" (SHG), which is confirmed by the certificate of the London Exchange. A significant share in the volume of production is occupied by alloys and rare metals.
The range consists of:
- refined zinc with a minimum content of impurities (99.995%);
- zinc-nickel-aluminum alloys;
- zinc sulfate ;
- zinc-aluminum alloys;
- cast zinc alloys of the TsAM 4-1 brand;
- cadmium;
- indium metal ;
- sulfuric acid.
Partners
Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant is one of the few suppliers of non-ferrous and rare-earth metals in the Russian market. The largest consumer of zinc is ferrous metallurgy, which uses metal in the production of galvanized steel. In particular, the main buyers of CZP's products are the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, the joint venture Severstal and Arcelor, a galvanizing company, as well as the Novolipetsk Steel and the Kashirsky Steel Plant, coated. These companies account for over 90% of sales.
Part of the production is consumed by enterprises manufacturing rolled products from alloys of brass and bronze. Among them are Kirov, Moscow, Revdinsky and Kolchuginsky non-ferrous metal processing plants . A significant share of CZP products has been exported in recent years. Demand for zinc is expected to continue to grow in Russia, especially from the construction segment, in connection with which metallurgists have stepped up their projects for the production of galvanized steel.
Development
Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant is constantly being upgraded. In 2006-2009 alone, investments in production development exceeded $ 70 million. A project for the construction of a Waelz kiln No. 5 was implemented at CZP. The new furnace made it possible to recycle zinc-containing secondary materials. This reduced the company's dependence on suppliers of zinc concentrate and increased its production by 25,000-30000 tons of zinc annually.
In 2011, the Chelyabinsk plant produced 160,000 tons of metallic zinc and its alloys (about 63% of Russian production). In 2016 - already 174803 tons of commercial grade SHG-quality zinc. Net profit amounted to more than 4 billion rubles. In 2015, CZP smelled the anniversary 8 million tons of valuable metal over the entire period of operation.
Competitive advantages
CZP has the following competitive advantages:
- It is the leader in terms of zinc production and revenue from its sales in the Russian Federation. The share of metal produced under the SHG brand is about 96% in the Russian Federation.
- The company has long-term relationships with major customers, mainly in the Russian steel industry.
- The plant produces a wide range of highly profitable zinc alloys based on the SHG brand, which has special properties due to its high degree of purification.
To reduce operating costs, CZP invested in modern technologies and implemented cost control measures at its production facilities. For example, in 2005, the plant was able to process approximately 24,000 tons of secondary materials and materials of lower quality, which is 300 more than in 2000. In addition, since production is located in the Russian Federation, CZP also has access to lower-paid labor, cheaper electricity and transportation, compared to some of its international competitors.
Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant: contacts
The company has a developed administrative structure, which allows it to maintain old and establish new relationships. The personnel policy is aimed at rejuvenating the workforce. Phone numbers of the company can be found on its official website.