OREANDA-NEWS. As the result of the "Best Russian Enterprises - 2012" contest the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) selected Kirovsky Zavod as one of Russia's three most innovative enterprises.

The selection criteria called for significant results in increasing the production effectiveness while fulfilling the projects as well as a growing number of high-tech and innovative products. The selected enterprises should have also registered patents that are actively used in production.

The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs holds annuals contests that are geared to determine dynamic Russian enterprises and support the sustainable development of the Russian business. In 2012 Russia's best enterprises were determined in eight major and several special categories.

The winners of the contest will receive their honors and prizes at the Russian Business Week that will take place in Moscow on March 18-22, 2013.