Betset to launch RC plant

Finland's 1715 Betset is to launch Phase I of its new plant for reinforced concrete structures in Pushkin near St Petersburg, Russia.

It will produce various kinds of custom panels for industrial and residential construction.

The capacity of Phase I is up to 300,000m³ of wall panels and 50,000m³ of reinforced concrete frameworks.

Products will be delivered to St Petersburg-based and Finland-based developers.

The plant employs 150 people and is planning to expand its staff to 500 people.