A glass factory in Gus-Khrustalny has been hit by sanctions: due to a breakdown of an Italian furnace, the company is laying off 200 employees. That's more than half of its entire workforce.

The Ministry of Industry has already confirmed that an Italian glass furnace broke down at the plant. Vladimir region. They also stated that there were no spare parts for repairs. сообщает Zebra TV reported that the equipment had simply reached the end of its useful life.

Back in September, the company's employees received official notices of dismissal due to "staff reduction." The last working day was set for December 7th. No vacant positions were offered.

The regional Ministry of Labor explained to journalists that 201 people—two-thirds of the entire workforce—will be laid off due to the production shutdown. The regional employment center has already formed a task force and assigned a personal supervisor to help the laid-off employees find new positions. They are also being offered retraining.

Glass factory in Gus-Khrustalny The factory has been in operation since 1817. Its equipment was last modernized in 2014. It now features Italian and German furnaces and French measuring instruments. This allowed it to produce exclusive glass containers with complex shapes—bottles for alcohol and soft drinks, and jars for ketchup, sauces, dairy products, and coffee.

On the eve, a source from NeMoskva reportedDue to the departure of the German concern Siemens, some of the Lastochka and Sapsan trains will likely be dismantled for spare parts – this will have to be done so that other trains can operate.

In early September, serious problems with aircraft engines were reported. said head of VTB Bank Andrey Kostin.

Photo: Zebra TV