OREANDA-NEWS. On 24 February 2009 Almetyevsk Pipe Plant (APP, Republic of Tatarstan), part of United Metallurgical Company (OMK), reported its operating results for January 2009.

APP produced 5,056 tonnes of pipes of various grades in the reporting period, which surpasses the December 2008 figure by 6%.

APP shipped 8,500 tonnes of pipes, which is 12% more than in December 2008.