OREANDA-NEWS. On 18 July 2008 was announced, that in 2Q08, APP produced 41,685 tonnes of pipes of various grades, which surpasses the planned targets and by 4% and exceeds the 2Q07 figure by 7.8%.

In June 2008, APP shipped 15,992 tonnes of pipes, which is 24% more in June 2007. In 2Q08, APP shipped 50,376 tonnes of pipes. Compared with the equivalent period last year, shipments grew by 21.7% and reached 41,402 tonnes.