The meeting of AČSVŽ and SPMO members took place in the wine region of TOKAJ MACIK WINERY in Malá Tŕňa (Slovakia) The traditional meeting of AČSVŽ and SPMO members was organized this time by IPC Refractories, a.s. Košice and related to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the company. On the Polish side, the meeting was attended by representatives of ZM Ropczyce, Górbet, REWA and Chematex
The meeting was opened by the President of AČSVŽ, who warmly welcomed the members of both Associations. Then, the President Ivan Priesol IPC Refractories a.s. gave a presentation on the development of the company during the 30th anniversary. After the presentation, the Vice President of SPMO, Jacek Szczerba, congratulated on behalf of the Board and members of the Association, handing over a Congratulatory Letter to the President of IPC Refractories a.s. on this occasion.
The next presentation entitled: “Industry statistics and production trends in the Czech-Slovak Association of Refractory Manufacturers (AČSVŽ”) was presented by Tadeas Franek.
After the presentations, there was a very lively discussion on the current situation of the refractory materials industry and the necessary undertakings in the enterprises of both Associations resulting from the impact of the “Green Deal” on the current situation. In addition, members/representatives of both Associations shared information on the current situation in enterprises.
In the unofficial part of meeting, the participants learned about the history and production processes of the wines of the very old TOKAJ MACIK winery