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According to the investment rating by Invest Foresight, the Lipetsk Region remains No. 1 attractive investment destination. The region has been holding the lead for six consecutive month, thus setting a new record.

On 5 March 2019, representatives of the Mogilev Free Economic Zone and Dmitry Mudrogelov, First Deputy Chairman of the Economy Committee of the Mogilev Region Executive Office, visited the Lipetsk SEZ to share their best practices.

On 2 March 2019, local corporate teams took part in a swimming competition at the Leader sports and recreation center. The third place in the competition was taken by the Lipetsk SEZ team.

The Lipetsk SEZ is a leader in creating hi-tech modern infrastructure in Russia. Digitalization of its infrastructure is a top priority for the Lipetsk SEZ. In 2018, it commissioned the grid control center with an automatic system to control the power, heat and gas supply, sewerage, storm drainage, fire alarm, video surveillance, external lighting and condition of roads.

On 16 February 2019, Lipetsk hosted a sports competition between corporate teams. According to the tradition, employees of the Lipetsk SEZ took part in the opening ceremony and a ski race at the start of the event.

In a meeting held at the Russian Investment Forum in Sochi, the Lipetsk Region Administration and Honeywell’s Russian plant signed an agreement on cooperation in socially important areas. The agreement covers safety of local residents and improvements in energy efficiency of residential buildings.

Italian heating equipment manufacturer Fondital is about to launch its first production factory in Russia.

The Lipetsk Region was ranked first in the January edition of the Invest Foresight business magazine. The region has remained a leader for 5 consecutive months, a record long period.

As part of the program for cooperation between the Lipetsk SEZ and regional educational institutions, third-year students from the Federal and Municipal Department of the Russian Government Financial University visited the special economic zone.

LIPETSK, Russia, January 31, 2019 – Honeywell today officially opened its latest manufacturing facility in Russia – the third Honeywell site of its kind in the country – to increase localization and provide regional customers with faster access to locally developed, world-class industrial technologies.

In his address to the people living in the Lipetsk Region, the governor said, “The Lipetsk Region is one of the most attractive investment destinations in Russia. Every region has its points of growth. Speaking about the Lipetsk Region, they are human resources, honest and high-skilled people who make great contribution to the region’s development. We expect their active involvement.

Viessmann’s General Director summarized 20 years of work in Russia and told us about sales growth, a share in the global business and development prospects. In 2018, Viessmann celebrated its 20th anniversary of presence in Russia. The company made real progress in the past years. Its products have become widely known in Russia, and the company has confirmed its well-deserved reputation of a reliable manufacturer.