Arguments.ru: "Ratm - age of majority"

The abbreviation RATM appeared on the economic map of Russia 18 years ago. For ten years, the “Regional Association of Fuel Materials” has turned into a multidisciplinary holding, and today demonstrates the stability of development and a clear understanding of prospects.

The abbreviation RATM appeared on the economic map of Russia 18 years ago. Starting with the supply of energy coals, the company has turned into a multidisciplinary holding over 10 years - today it unites a number of production enterprises, without which it is difficult to imagine the economy of those regions where they are located. Meeting his next birthday, Ratm demonstrates the stability of development and a clear understanding of prospects.

RATM Holding was created in Novosibirsk in 1992, and soon the “Regional Association of Fuel Materials” became one of the largest coal traders that provided fuel of thermal power plant. The first large production asset of the company was the Karakansky-Yuzhnoye coal incision, it allowed the Ratma to independently build the entire chain from production to coal consumption. Perhaps the company to this day could successfully engage in coal, but 10 years ago the top management of the holding decided to engage in the development of new market niches, since the diversified industrial group could remain stable when serious problems arose from the sectors of the economy. For the first half

2000s

Ratm turned from a successful but narrow -profile company into a diverse industrial corporation.

One of the most significant assets of the corporation is cement production located in two regions of Russia at once. From a formal point of view, Ratm acquired already working enterprises, but in order to put these assets a lot of effort was put in order. Only the plant located in the Novosibirsk region demanded an investment of 1.25 billion rubles for large -scale reconstruction and full calculation on the old debts of the enterprise. Today, the cement business of Ratma is systematic in the economy of a number of regions.

A lot was also invested in glass production, which, although it was not created from scratch, was completely equipped with modern equipment thanks to the entry into the holding. Today it is not only one of the largest enterprises of this profile in Russia, but also the only manufacturer of some types of products (for example, a dark bottle) over the Urals. Since 2005, the capacities of the enterprise are steadily increasing, and the last line launched this year will be far from the last step to expand this production.

It should be noted that the RATM is not limited to “simple” products for mass demand. The holding continues to develop high -tech production, releasing high -precision optical devices. The very existence of such enterprises, and their successful activity is the best refutation of the considerable thesis that the current Russia “cannot release anything but energy”.

In a difficult post -crisis year, Ratm was able to survive not only thanks to competent business diversification. In difficult times, the holding top managers managed to find a common language with the largest Russian financial institutions (such as Sberbank), and with foreign banks (Czech bank).

Successful economic activity among Ratm has always been hand in hand with social responsibility. The holding has long and consistently supports initiatives in the field of culture and sports. Within the framework of the Russian business club, the company is doing a lot of work to collect charitable contributions to organize the treatment of children with cancer. The Foundation "Honorary Citizen of the Fatherland" actively supports young talents, professionals of their business, military officers who fulfill their duty to the homeland in hot spots.

I would especially like to note the support of Siberian football. In 2006, the RATM became a co -owner of the main Novosibirsk Stadium Spartak, and today is one of the sponsors of the Siberia football club. Until recently, these expenses could be considered pure charity, but Ratm proved that even in such a non -core sphere as sport can achieve impressive results. The best demonstration of this was Siberia's sensational victory over the venerable Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.

Today, RATM is a group of companies that provides the work of 12,000 people in several regions of Russia. The crisis once again confirmed the correctness of the choice of the dessification strategy for the development of the group. While some holding enterprises experienced understandable difficulties, others, on the contrary, found opportunities for development and increased production. As a result, Ratm was able not only to hold the position in business, but also retained its social programs. It is such a balanced, pragmatic approach that can serve as a good example of how the entire Russian business can develop - having a stable base in the tested areas of production, to develop new areas, the need for which grows before our eyes.

Ekaterina Frolova, material from the site arguments.ru