For example, the conversion of all equipment into electricity powered. This has greatly expanded the plant’s capacities and brought it to a golden age. However, world economic crisis in 1929 had hit PTCP badly – forcing it to lay off workers and even leading to temporary lockout.

In 1957 the production of urea-formaldehyde resins began. In 1962, a permanent working retort, the second in the USSR, began to operate.

Some important developments in this period include: the conversion of all equipment into gas powered, introduction of carbamide resin and building of a new ethyl acetate workshop which was equipped with advanced technology.

Unstable situation in former USSR has drastically hit Ukrainian economy which in a fortnight has brought it to a steep dive. No business can escape economic slowdown, neither can PTCP. While production of ethyl acetate and charcoal fell sharply, urea-formaldehyde resins production came to a haul.

During the privatization process, The Polyprom Group Ltd. purchased controlling shares of the plant and became its dominant holder. New ideas and directions were introduced and brought PTCP to the state we can observe today.

A second vertical retort came into operation. It has increased our charcoal production capacity to 25 000 tons a year.

The plant was certified with ISO 9001:2000.