ZA Pulawy discusses possible partnership with Russians

In a move thought to herald the company's expansion into foreign markets, nitrates producer Zaklady Azotowe Pulawy has opened talks with Russian gas producers and is about to meet western distributors to discuss a possible capital partnership. Although ZA Pulawy chairman Zygmunt Kwiatkowski would not disclose any details concerning the negotiations, it is clear that gas supplies are a key condition for chemical sector companies and are the main factor in profitability. According to Puls Biznesu, it is likely that ZA Pulawy aims to launch large-scale production of multi-ingredient fertilizers based on phosphorite and potassium salts imported from Russia. According to company authorities, the strong East-West capital will give Poland a strong position within the wider European economy. According to unofficial sources, Pulawy is also thinking about locating it's production in Russia, but details of the plan remain unknown. (Puls Biznesu, p. 9) J.K.