20 April 2011 Chemical Sector. Congress of Chemists of Ukraine

Chemical Industry Consolidation – Ticket to S uccessful International Competition

While addressing the Congress of Chemists of Ukraine, Mr. Dmitry Firtash stressed that Ukraine’s chemical sector consolidation is the only prerequisite for being strongly competitive globally. “We have to consolidate enterprises in order to become real global players,” argued the entrepreneur. He further added that Ukraine’s nitrogen production being and export-oriented business must be mindful of the ever-growing demand for fertilizers and act proactively towards meeting this demand. “It is critical that our national chemical sector be able to lend a helping hand to the country and keep step with our agriculture without yielding export edges,” said the Head of the Board of Directors of Group DF. “There is only one way to increase mineral fertilizers outputs – to consolidate enterprises. Consolidation is a ticket to the successful international competition,” maintains he.