History
We started in 1943. Much has changed since that time. The country has also changed. Generations succeeded. Our technologies have been improved and new products have been developed. The company has become a world leader in precious metals industry.
Here are a few major landmarks that hold dearest of all:
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April 7, 1939 |
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The Resolution of the CPSU (B) Central Committee and the Council of People’s Commissars to build a refinery in Krasnoyarsk was adopted. |
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March 23, 1943 |
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The first production output - refined platinum and palladium. |
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1944 |
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Rhodium production technology was developed. |
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1947 |
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Platinum and palladium ingots casting process was introduced. |
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1958 |
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The refined platinum metals production division was put into operation. |
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1959 |
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Refined gold bars were produced ; single-crystal silicon manufacture was erected. |
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1965 |
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The Research and Development Department was established. |
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1976 |
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Gas cleaning facilities were put into operation. 120-meter high chimney was erected. |
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1991 |
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The first raw material was received from foreign customers. |
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September 16, 1994 |
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Jewellery Manufacture was put into operation. |
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1995 (1999) |
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The company was included in the Lists as a Good Delivery producer of platinum and palladium (gold and silver) ingots. |
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2002 |
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Precious metals chemical compounds production was launched. |
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2003 |
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Quality Management System was certified for the quality standards ISO 9001:2000. |
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2004 |
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Catalyst gauzes production was launched. |
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2005 |
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Platinum alloys fine wire production was put into operation. |
