Uralkali (a part of Uralchem Group), one of the world’s leading producers of potash, signed an agreement with the Government of the Perm Region to update the fleet of public transport vehicles in Berezniki. The signing ceremony was attended by the Governor of the Perm Region Dmitry Makhonin and Uralkali’s CEO Vitaly Lauk.
The agreement aims to increase the quality, accessibility and convenience of public transportation in Berezniki and provides for a renovation of the town’s bus fleet.
The Company will contribute RUB 300 million to the fleet upgrade, while the regional administration will provide necessary assistance to the Company and local authorities to implement the agreement.
Dmitry Makhonin, Governor of Perm Region:
Uralkali is a socially responsible business, which supports infrastructure, culture, education and healthcare projects in the areas of its operations. A good example of the company’s social responsibility is the acquisition of public buses and their hand-over to Berezniki.
Vitaly Lauk, Uralkali CEO:
Development of the towns of our presence is our priority. This cooperation agreement allows us to implement a social project to update and renovate the fleet of public buses, which will improve the quality of life of Berezniki residents.
Uralkali (www.uralkali.com) is one of the world’s largest potash producers and exporters. The Company’s assets consist of 5 mines and 7 ore treatment plants in the towns of Berezniki and Solikamsk (Perm Region, Russia). Uralkali employs more than 13,300 people in the main production unit.
