Investment project "Krasnochetaysky brick factory" Ceramic bricks production with capacity 120 million pieces per year and capital investments of 62 mln USD Trest-14, Ltd 2010 The legal framework governing the project Krasnochetaysky district situated in Chuvash Republic is located in the centre of the European part of Russia The legal framework governing the project Land • The land area of 125 075 square meters was leased through an auction for the construction of a "Krasnochetaysky brick factory ". The land owner is the administration of the Krasnochetaysky district situated in Chuvash Republic of the Russian Federation. (Land lease Contract of 22 December 2009 with Trest-14, Ltd) The legal framework governing the project Land • Land originally classified as agricultural land was registered recently on the cadastre in order to convert it into the category of lands for industrial purpose and the brick loam mining. (Land lease Contract of 22 December 2009 with Trest-14, Ltd) The legal framework governing the project Raw materials • A License number 01634 was issued for the right to exploit “Tomleysky brick loam” deposits in Krasnochetaysky district with total area of 37.02 hectares and capacity of 9500 thousand cubic meters of loam deposits. (License number 01634 of 7 May 2008) The legal framework governing the project Raw materials • According to the results of comprehensive laboratory testing of composition and properties of clay from “Tomleysky brick loam” this clay can be recommended for the production of ceramic bricks. (Studies performed according to methods of actual state standards) The legal framework governing the project Electricity supply • OJSC "Volga IDC" Branch of "Chuvashenergo” confirmed the technical capability for ensuring electrical connections to the "Krasnochetaysky brick factory" for requested capacity of 2400 kW, as well as the availability of the required electrical capacity . (Letter № MP6/122-06-11/4550 on 14/12/2009) The legal framework governing the project Gas supply • “Chuvashregiongaz”, Ltd confirms availability of natural gas for "Krasnochetaysky brick factory" with the annual consumption of 2,244.797 thousand cubic meter. (Letter № D-147 from "05" March 2008). The legal framework governing the project Marketing and Sales • A contract for year 2010 with a major construction company «ALPENBAU» (Moscow city) for supply of 100 million pieces of the porous bricks was concluded. Buyer, on behalf of the company undertakes to purchase the product and pay for it in the manner and terms established by the contract. (Supply Contract № 21 of "15" April 2010) The legal framework governing the project State administration bodies as the stakeholders of the project • Administration of the Krasnochetaysky district situated in Chuvash Republic supports the project for construction of "Krasnochetaysky brick factory“. It will ensure the growth potential of the construction materials industry of the district and republic. (Letter № 2.2-16/154, from 07.02.2008.) The legal framework governing the project State administration bodies as the stakeholders of the project • Ministry of Urban and Public Infrastructure Development of the Chuvash Republic supports the project for construction of "Krasnochetaysky brick factory". The project is aimed to set up the production of porous multislit brick. (Letter № 08-51/7638, x-835 from 16.11.2009.) The legal framework governing the project State administration bodies as the stakeholders of the project Implementation of the project will advance the quality of housing under construction, improve architectural images of buildings and structures. It will ensure the growth potential of the construction materials industry of the republic. (Letter № 08-51/7638, x-835 from 16.11.2009.) The legal framework governing the project State administration bodies as the stakeholders of the project • The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Chuvash Republic supports the project with the aim of strengthening the tax base through investment in economic development, improve quality of life in the area. The Ministry suggests to adopt a special decision for assisting the local administration on the selection of the investor. (Letter from 07.04.2010 № 04/02-12-91 PM) The legal framework governing the project State administration bodies as the stakeholders of the project • Proposed project won a first award in the Republican contest for the title of "Best investment project in 2010" as "Priority Project of the Year" Porous multislit brick Porous multislit brick has the following features: • One unit replaces up to 15 bricks of normal size • Wall thickness of 63 cm has a heat transfer resistance of R0 = 3,2 W/m2/c that allows to exclude three-layer wall; • Coefficient of compressive strength reaches M50-M175; Porous multislit brick Porous multislit brick has the following features: • The average brickwork production rate per person per shift is 4.5 cubic meters, thus reducing the period of construction of buildings and structures in 3-5 times; • Minimization of joints reduces the consumption of the cement solution in 2,5-3 times. Geographical location (in relation to the larger settlements) • Chuvash Republic is located in the centre of the European part of Russia, in the heart of the Volga-Vyatka region, midway between Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan - large industrial centers. Geographical location (in relation to the larger settlements) • South-western zone of Chuvash Republic includes Krasnochetaysky, Shumerlinskij, Poretsky and Alatyr districts. In addition, in the south-west there are Alatyr and Shumerlya - large industrial centers with the production of electrical equipment, fabricated metal products and vehicle manufacture. Techno-economic indicators • Invested capital - 62 mln USD • Throughput - 120 million bricks per year; • Low production cost (cost of one porous brick - 3,7 ruble. = 0,13 USD); Techno-economic indicators • The period of investment project - 18 months; • Payback period of investment - 37 months; • Number of jobs created - 116; • Profitable return - 135.48 %