Steel production firms in the Krasnodar region will boost output levels.
Boosting Productivity in Russia's Machine-Tool Sector: A Game-Changer
- In the bustling heart of Krasnodar, sectors like machine-tool manufacturing are racing against time. To stay afloat in the ever-evolving global market, adapting to modern methods, upskilling staff, and embracing cutting-edge technology are non-negotiable. The federal government is lending a helping hand, offering backing and executing national projects that help enterprises enhance product quality and production efficiency. By doing so, they can reduce costs, increase output, and solidify domestic producers' market positions, Alexei Yurtayev, Krasnodar Krai's Minister of Economy, reveals.
Two agreements have already been inked with local Krasnodar companies. "Krasnodar Zhelezobetonstroimeta" and "Yuzhny Zavod Tяжelogo Mashinostroyeniya" will team up with Federal Competence Center experts to amplify productivity.
- Our mission with the Russian machine-tool development project is to execute 70 projects (35 per year) by 2026, aiming to escalate domestic machine-tool or component production volumes. Once our experts have worked their magic, we provide companies with a strategic blueprint to unlock hidden potential, maximize their prowess, and augment machine-tool or component output, Maxim Papushenko, Federal Competence Center Director-General, elucidates.
This six-month machine-tool development project commences with an enterprise evaluation and pinpointing "bottlenecks." Subsequent collaboration with Federal Competence Center experts sees the formulation of a remedy plan and the establishment of a model workshop utilizing lean production tools.
Krasnodar's Ministry of Economy also announced that local enterprises can tap into federal competence center support for automation.
Auto-piloting production lines will transpire under the "Means of Production and Automation" national project, overseen by Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade. Currently, 106 enterprises from 41 regions are involved. Interested enterprises can join via the IT-platform Produktsiya.RF.
Russia's largest metalworking enterprise, Abinsk Electrometallurgical Plant, has expressed interest in joining the fray from Krasnodar Krai.
Despite substantial efforts, Russia is still heavily dependent on foreign-made machine tools, primarily hailing from China due to sanctions and internal challenges. However, progress is being made, with companies like Beavertech successfully producing five-axis machine tools with a substantial localization rate of 80-90%. The sector is also gravitating towards advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and digital twins, as demonstrated at events like Metalloobrabotka 2025.
The ultimate objective is to ensure Russia's industrial and technological sovereignty by developing domestic engineering solutions, reducing import dependence, and enhancing production of machine tools and high-precision machining tools crucial for the defense industry. There's also a focus on training engineering cadres and professionals to efficiently manage advanced production systems and workforce development. By 2026, the plan is to strengthen domestic capacities significantly by leveraging national projects and available financial resources.
- To meet the industry's productivity goals, Alexei Yurtayev, Krasnodar Krai's Minister of Economy, emphasizes the importance of not only adopting modern technology in the machine-tool sector but also seeking financial support, as demonstrated by the collaboration between local companies and the Federal Competence Center.
- Recognizing the critical role of technology in the machine-tool industry, Maxim Papushenko, Federal Competence Center Director-General, explains that their project aims to implement 70 projects by 2026, integrating advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and digital twins to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on foreign-made machine tools.
