Ukraine: Interpipe Steel conducts annual repair

On November 1, Interpipe Steel successfully resumed operation after 12 days of scheduled repairs. In addition to traditional replacement of parts, 5 sections of water-cooling gas pipeline and a bearing of the arch furnace were replaced. Moreover technological axles were installed at both continuous-casting machines. All the scheduled work was fulfilled. (Ukrainian metal)

Ukraine: Interpipe appoints ecology director

Interpipe has appointed Vladislav Varnavskiy its ecology director. For over 15 years, Varnavskiy has been working in environment protection sphere at major industrial enterprises. Since 2012, he has been managing the department of environmental protection at Metinvest Holding. An ecologist by education, in 2012 Varnavskiy also completed an MBA program. (Ukrainian metal)

Ukraine: Interpipe to increase wages

From October 1, Interpipe will increase wages by 10% on average. The increase will cover all employees of the pipe division, steel division and the railroad products division. Earlier this year the company has already increased salaries to manufacturing employees. Thus, this year wages will grow by 20% on average. (Ukrainian metal)