Resumption of production at plywood mill Plyterra, JSC

The Government of the Republic of Mordovia approved the list of organizations that are exempt from the regime of paid non-working days, established by the Russian Federation Presidential Decree No. 239 of 2 April 2020 “On measures to ensure sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the Russian Federation population in connection with the spread of new coronavirus infection (COVID-19)". This decision came into force on 3 April 2020.

Plyterra, JSC was included in this list as a company that significantly influences the socio-economic stability of the region and the population employment. Long shutdown could have negative impact on the ability of the company to fulfil its obligations under contracts, including state ones. Plywood is a building material for many strategic facilities of the country. In connection with the current difficult situation, it is worth pointing out some of the most important facilities for today, such as the prefabricated mobile infectious center in Troitsk and Novomoskovsky Administrative Districts in New Moscow, the prefabricated infectious diseases structure in Pushkin, the Quarantine Center in Solnechnogorsky District, etc. Birch plywood of Plyterra, JSC production is used for construction of these centers.

The resumption of production is necessary for the conscientious fulfilment of obligations both to Russian and foreign companies, and to employees of the enterprise. It will help to save jobs and pay salaries on time. The company has taken all necessary sanitary and epidemiological measures to ensure the prevention of spread of COVID-19. The personnel’s activity is possible only if these requirements are met. At the same time, employees who can perform their duties without personal presence at the workplace will work remotely.