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	07.02.2009
	*“Kommersant”,*
	Nizhnekamskneftekhim" INC increased rubber production
	In 2008, OJSC “Nizhnekamskneftekhim” produced over 425 thousand tons of rubbers, a y-o-y increase by 12%, according to the information provided by the Company. The Company’s press-service informs that the total volume of rubber production by the sector declined by 3.3%. The Company augmented the output in 2008 against 2007 of synthetic isoprene rubber by 6.3%, butyl – by 10.9%, polybutadiene – by 34.5%. To date, the Company produces 7 types of synthetic rubber applied for tyres and unique plastics. OJSC “Nizhnekamskneftekhim” produces chemicals and petrochemicals and is one of the largest producers of synthetic rubbers in Russia. TAIF GROUP controls 79.3% of the OJSC “Nizhnekamskneftekhim” voting shares with 50% in trusteeship management.