The OCSiAl company, the world’s largest producer of graphene nanotubes, officially opened a state-of-the-art facility for the synthesis of these tubes in industrial quantities in Stara Pazova, making a big step towards Serbia becoming one of the most innovative nanotechnology centers in Europe.
During the opening ceremony, which was attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Miloš Vučević, the Ambassador of Luxembourg to Serbia, H.E. E. Mark Hubš, Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarović, President of the Municipality of Stara Pazova Đorđe Radinović, representatives of the company and their many partners, OCSiAl presented its revolutionary, innovative technology and further plans for the expansion of existing production capacities and the construction of another plant in Stara Pazova.
The first facility of the OCSiAl company in Serbia, which should become the only place in the world for the industrial production of graphene nanotubes, covers an area of 10,000 m2and it will employ more than 200 people. The total value of the investment is 40 million euros.
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, Miloš Vučević, pointed out that the OCSiAl plant opens a new chapter in the economic and technological development of Serbia and emphasized the importance of creating new jobs for citizens.
“Everything I saw and heard today at the opening of the new plant of the OCSiAl company seems like a real ‘matrix’. It is a capital investment, especially in terms of value, because the graphene nanotubes that will be produced in Stara Pazova enter the production processes of all economies of the world, in various industrial sectors. This is the best confirmation that Serbia is a good place for foreign companies to come, and we are happy that OCSiAl will continue to develop through further investments in our country,” said Vučević.
The CEO of OCSiAl, Konstantin Notman, emphasized that the opening of the plant in Serbia represents a significant turning point for OCSiAl’s business, as well as for the global market of high-tech products.
“Graphene, often referred to as a ‘wonder material’, has real potential to change a wide range of industries, from electronics to medicine. Our mission is not only to produce graphene nanotubes, but to lead the way towards a sustainable technology that improves our daily lives. The new facility is also a platform of opportunities for young people in Serbia. The new job shortage will create the next generation of scientists and engineers. Through partnerships with local universities and research institutes, we want to develop a culture of innovation and excellence in Serbia,” said Notman.
Graphene nanotubes are one-atom-thick sheets of graphene in the shape of a tube. As one of the strongest and most conductive materials on Earth, they are used in the production of new ones as a multipurpose additive that improves the specific properties of up to 70 percent of all industrial materials on the world market. The plant of the OCSiAl company in Stara Pazova will encourage the development of new, innovative materials in Serbia. Top-quality products will be exported from Stara Pazova to Europe, Asia and the USA and are expected to stimulate the development of the world’s automotive, aerospace, electronic, construction, oil and gas and other industries.
OCSiAl plans to hire and train Serbian engineers and scientists, offering them the opportunity to acquire new knowledge with the help of world experts. The company is ready to contribute with its expertise and resources to the creation of innovative educational programs, with the aim of inspiring young researchers in the field of nanotechnology and developing future talents in Serbia.
The company is also committed to achieving its own sustainability goals, which are to reduce its carbon footprint by 35 percent by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The plant in Stara Pazova was designed in accordance with global standards in the field of environmental protection and energy efficiency, and in its work it will rely entirely on electricity obtained from hydroelectric plants.
Izvor: OCSiAl
Source: energetskiportal.rs
