Belarus: The Minsk Silicate Materials Plant will be merged with the Belarusian Cement Plant following agreement between the shareholders of both companies. The merger is expected to be finalised by December 2016. The Minsk Silicate Materials plant produces construction and insulation materials, including polystyrene-based insulation products. It was originally founded in 1895. The Belarusian Cement Plant has been in operation since 1996.
