November 17, 2014. Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK) signed a cooperation agreement with the authorities of Saint Petersburg, a city which has the status of an independent federal constituency, TMK’s PR Directorate reports.

The paper was signed by Governor of Saint Petersburg Georgiy Poltavchenko and TMK BOD Chairman Dmitri Pumpyanski.

The two parties agreed to share their experience in the field of mastering and launch of advanced technologies and materials for making pipes that will be used by heat suppliers and utilities and housing services departments. Saint Petersburg authorities will aid TMK in the latter’s research activity and in exchange of experience with heat supply network designers, developers, and maintenance companies. The authorities will also invite TMK representatives to join the city council’s expert boards and work teams.

TMK, in its turn, will deliver its pipe produce onto Saint Petersburg market in accordance with the existing legislation on government purchases, will provide scientific and technological support for the local energy projects, and will offer training and internship to employees of heat supplying and maintenance companies.

A TMK representation will be set up in Saint Petersburg within the framework of this cooperation agreement. On the day the document was signed, Dmitri Pumpyanski announced a warehouse will also be opened in the city, which will ensure speedy delivery of TMK produce to Saint Petersburg.