9/19/2025

Education, hands-on experience, and employment – Tetiana Petruk delivered the first lecture of the new academic year at Metinvest Polytechnic

Studying that leads directly into a profession. The new academic year has begun at Metinvest Polytechnic, opened by Tetiana Petruk, Chief Sustainability Officer of Metinvest Group She welcomed the students and emphasised: the university offers young people real opportunities – practical knowledge, employment during their studies, and the prospect of building a career in Ukraine. Tetiana Petruk underscored that education today is the foundation for industrial development and the revival of Ukraine’s engineering elite. Metinvest Polytechnic Technical University offers students more than just theory. Academic knowledge here is combined with real-world production tasks. From their very first year, students can take part in internships, contribute to Metinvest Group’s industrial projects, receive scholarships, and secure their first job. A key advantage of the university is its flexible learning format, which allows students to combine education with employment at industrial enterprises. T

Metinvest Polytechnic

9/19/2025

Метінвест Політехніка на UQAF-2025: якість освіти як результат єдності інтересів та зусиль

Представники першого в Україні приватного гірничо-металургійного університету Метінвест Політехніка долучилися до Українського форуму якості освіти UQAF-2025 у Луцьку. Подія, організована Національним агентством із забезпечення якості вищої освіти та Луцьким національним технічним університетом, стала головною платформою країни для обговорення того, як зробити систему вищої освіти більш ефективною, сучасною та конкурентною у світі.Форум зібрав представників університетів, студентські спільноти, експертів і роботодавців. Тут ішлося про необхідність координації інтересів та зусиль всіх стейкхолдерів в розвитку вищої освіти, досвід забезпечення практикоорієнтованості підготовки, досвід різних закладів вищої освіти у формуванні відповідей на сучасні соціальні, економічні та військові виклики. Метінвест Політехніка в рамках панельної дискусії презентувала свій досвід у побудові системи взаємодії зі стейкхолдерами у питаннях якості освіти зокрема, поєднання академічних стандартів з реальним

Metinvest Polytechnic

9/18/2025

The Forbes Industrialists' Forum: Lecturers at Metinvest Polytechnic on the partnership between business and education

Lecturers from Metinvest Polytechnic took part in the Forbes Industrialists’ Forum, which brought together leading figures from the sector – company owners, senior executives, bankers, and government officials. At the heart of the discussions were the key challenges facing industry: from the relocation of production facilities and financing of new shops to educational challenges, the search for new models of cooperation with the state, and engaging the younger generation.One of the central topics was the training of technical specialists at universities and the acute shortage of skilled personnel across the sector. Natalia Volodchenkova, Dean of the Mining and Metallurgical Department at Metinvest Polytechnic, noted:"Due to the war and the outflow of young people, production facilities are facing a severe shortage of specialists – particularly those with hands-on skills. Business feels this acutely and is therefore ready to invest in education: it donates modern equipment to universit

CSR

9/18/2025

The trajectory of partnership: A medical facility was renovated in Kamianske with the support of Metinvest to mark the city’s 275th anniversary

The city of Kamianske marked its 275th anniversary, and the most fitting gift for residents on this momentous occasion was, as tradition holds, the opening of socially significant facilities following renovation or reconstruction. One such facility is Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic No. 7 of Primary Health Care Center No. 3, renovated as part of the Memorandum of Cooperation implementation on social and economic development signed between Metinvest Group and the Kamianske City Council.The longstanding partnership between the city’s largest steel-making enterprise and the local community has taken on new significance during these challenging wartime years; Kamet Steel and Metinvest Group remain a steadfast pillar for Kamianske’s economy and social development.For the second year in a row, the company has provided substantial support to the city in implementing vital infrastructure projects, primarily in the healthcare sector. Last year, under the cooperation agreement, the city commu

More Than Steel

9/18/2025

Fast, convenient, and cost-effective: Metinvest-SMC supports the frameless construction trend in Ukraine

Demand for steel frameless hangars is growing rapidly in Ukraine. These versatile structures are actively used as warehouses and logistics centres, while others are converted into production facilities, sports and entertainment complexes, etc. One of the key suppliers of rolled steel products for such structures is Metinvest-SMC, which actively supports the development of this segment across different regions of the country.In particular, for one of the largest projects in recent years – the construction of four covered grain storage hangars in Odesa region – the company supplied almost 600 tonnes of steel products: galvanised coils manufactured by Unisteel and rebar produced by Kamet-Steel.Steel growth: figures that speak for themselvesDemand for galvanised rolled products for frameless hangars continues to increase. While in 2023–2024 Metinvest-SMC supplied an average of 4,000 tonnes of steel annually, by early September 2025 deliveries of galvanised coils for frameless hangars had

Interview

9/17/2025

How to launch your own production and where to find funding for business development during the war?

The topic was discussed in Kyiv at the Manufacturers’ Forum hosted by Forbes Ukraine. Why are banks and international institutions ready to finance new Ukrainian projects? Read more in Vikna, STB for the United News telethon."Manufacturers' Forum: Made in Ukraine" – an event by Forbes Ukraine dedicated to industry – took place in the capital. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine's economy has shrunk by almost 30%. One of the hardest-hit industries, which had long provided stable foreign currency revenues through trade, is steelmaking. "After the loss of Mariupol's assets and a general decline in production across Ukraine, we now produce only 4.8-5 million tonnes of steel per year, compared to around 10 million tonnes before the war. This represents 60–65% of Ukraine’s total production," explained Oleksandr MYRONENKO, Chief Operating Officer of Metinvest. As a result, steel and ore exports bring in far less foreign currency than before Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

Career

9/17/2025

Together in the workshop: how “Bring a Friend” programme united Zaporizhstal employees' family

The Mandryka brothers joined Zaporizhstal through the 'Bring a Friend' programme and now work together.Zaporizhstal operates the 'Bring a Friend' programme, which offers the initiator additional income, provides the enterprise with new specialists, and gives the newly employed a stable job. Since the programme was launched, 796 Zaporizhstal employees have invited acquaintances to the plant and received cash rewards totalling around UAH 8.4 mln.Among those who took advantage of the opportunity were brothers Ivan and Oleksandr Mandryka. They work together as steel worker's assistants in Zaporizhstal’s steel casting shop. The elder of the two, Ivan, joined the plant seven years ago. "I graduated from vocational school, did my internship at the enterprise, and after finishing the vocational school, I got a job at Zaporizhstal," he says.Ivan first worked in the steel casting shop, then tried his hand at another metallurgical plant, but returned to Zaporizhstal for better conditions and hig

Metinvest Polytechnic

9/16/2025

How to succeed in metallurgy: the story of Metinvest Polytechnic student Natalia Chub

Natalia Chub has worked in the coke and chemical industry for 25 years. After all that experience, she is a student once again. At the age of 48, she decided to open a new chapter in her life and return to metallurgy. But this time, it is different, as she is focusing on management and technology. Studying at Danieli Academy in Italy was a real discovery for her: systematic processes, a high level of automation, and a distinctive approach to R&D. Today, the Metinvest Polytechnic student shares her internship experience, talks about challenges and new opportunities, and explains why it is never too late to study.Natalia, you have been working in the coke and chemical industry for more than 25 years. Why did you decide to become a student again?“My first speciality is metallurgical engineering, focused on steel production. However, after the graduation, I dedicated most of my professional life to the coke and chemical industry. I gained a great deal of experience, but modern trends poin

Modernization

9/16/2025

Moving without stops: Metinvest Central Iron Ore replaced a gearbox on the main conveyor

The crushing plant at Central Iron Ore continues to upgrade its equipment as part of the programme for the repair of conveyor drive gearboxes.The programme involves replacing those gearboxes that have reached the end of their service life. Implementation of the programme began two years ago with the repair of auxiliary and main drive gearboxes of the K-2 main conveyor, an important transportation artery of the plant.This year, the enterprise has planned the replacement of two more gearboxes on the main conveyors. One of them is currently undergoing a major overhaul. Specialists are restoring its operational functions, after which it will return to service. Another gearbox has been replaced with a new one manufactured by the German company SEW-EURODRIVE. This is already the third project of the crushing plant with this supplier. "This brand-new, European-made complete drive system with gearbox will finally replace the remnants of our outdated equipment. The gearbox has been installed o

Aid

9/16/2025

How to respond to aggression: advice from psychologists of the service "Metinvest – together!»

Через війну і життя у постійному стресі в нашому суспільстві підвищився рівень агресії. Почастішали конфлікти у громадських місцях, чергах, транспорті. Навіть маленькі дрібниці та непорозуміння можуть перерости у сварки, словесні образи та навіть бійки.В такі моменти важливо мати чіткий план дій, щоб запобігти загостренню конфлікту. Порадами щодо цього діляться фахівці унікального сервісу психологічної підтримки «Метінвест – разом!», який від початку повномасштабної війни працює для співробітників компанії та членів їхніх родин.Насамперед, подбайте про власну безпекуВідійдіть від агресора на безпечну відстань. За змоги краще взагалі покинути місце розгортання агресивної поведінки. Якщо такої можливості немає, зберігайте дистанцію в декілька метрів від агресивної особи, утримуйтесь від тривалого зорового контакту, говоріть спокійно та чітко, голосом, нижчим за голос агресора. Головне – не втрачати пильності і бути готовим швидко відійти або знайти безпечне місце, якщо ситуація загрожув