THE SUCCESS STORY OF KONDOR ECO JSC: FROM A REGIONAL MANUFACTURER TO AN INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIER OF DUST AND GAS TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

Over the past 30 years, the Russian manufacturer of innovative dust and gas cleaning equipment, Kondor-Eco, has grown from a local company to a recognized exporter. The company's main product is air purification equipment, which is in demand in the energy, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, cement, and chemical industries. The company's product range includes electrostatic filters, bag filters, air purification cyclones, scrubbers, as well as spare parts for both its own equipment and similar equipment. In the company's assets/The company has 3 production sites in the Rostov region of the Yaroslavl region and the 1st in the city of Bogotol in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The company's export activity began in 2001. The first step was a thorough analysis of foreign markets, identification of potential buyers and competitors, as well as selection of the most competitive supply positions. Already in the first years of work for the export of "Condor‑Eco has supplied to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Vietnam, and Myanmar. A project in Vietnam deserves special attention: the company supplied 4 large EGAV-type electrofilters to the Vung Ang1 thermal power plant. The work was carried out over a two-year period, and the share of export revenue during this period reached 60% of the total volume. The company considers continuous improvement of technologies to be a key factor in its success. The company conducts research and development work as part of the holding group in collaboration with CJSC SF NIIOGAZ. Research results are published in VAK journals and presented at international conferences, attracting the interest of foreign developers and customers. Today, Kondor-Eco has more than 100 patents, including foreign ones. The innovation of its solutions lies in their unique design, assembly units, and manufacturing technologies based on R&D. To strengthen its position in foreign markets, the company has voluntarily certified itself as a reliable supplier under the Made in Russia program. The advantages of the Kondor-Eco equipment include a 99.97% purification efficiency. Additionally, the energy consumption of the electrostatic precipitator is 20% lower than previous indicators. These parameters are achieved through patented technologies and design solutions, making the company's products attractive to both domestic and international customers. "Obtaining the certificate was an important milestone in the company's development. It not only confirmed that our products meet Russian and international standards, but also opened up new opportunities for expanding our supply geography. We plan to strengthen our presence in neighboring countries and expand into the markets of Asia and Africa," said Ekaterina Lvovna Zhuchenko, the company's CEO. The "Made in Russia" label confirms the high standards and level of products developed and manufactured in the Russian Federation. To obtain a free "Made in Russia" certificate, companies do not need to undergo additional checks by the Russian Export Center. The certificate is issued based on five key criteria: quality, reliability, uniqueness, environmental friendliness, and organic content. You can learn more about the "Made in Russia" program and the conditions for obtaining a certificate on the REC website. The Russian Export Center (REC, VEB Group) is a state-owned institution that supports non-commodity non-energy exports. It provides both financial and non-financial assistance to companies from various industries at all stages of entering international markets, including as part of the International Cooperation and Export National Project. Most of the services offered by the REC Group are available online on the state-owned digital platform "My Export." The REC Group's Export School provides training on all aspects of export activities. The REC is also responsible for ensuring and implementing the Made in Russia program, which is coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation as part of the International Cooperation and Export national project.