Titanium Valley, Special economic zone in Verkhnyaya Salda, Russia.
Titanium Valley is an industrial zone in Verkhnyaya Salda focused on manufacturing and processing titanium components. The area contains production plants and research facilities that work on advanced manufacturing techniques and quality control procedures.
The government established this economic zone in 2010 to strengthen the national titanium material industry and boost regional economic development. The project was part of a broader initiative to modernize industrial sectors across the Ural region.
Titanium work has shaped the local identity here, with manufacturing deeply woven into community pride. People speak about their jobs with genuine respect, knowing their products go into aircraft and medical devices used worldwide.
Visitors can explore the region by using public roads that run around the industrial facilities. Keep in mind that many production areas have restricted access and typically require special permits or guided tours through the companies.
The main facility here, VSMPO-Avisma, has a long track record in aerospace component manufacturing and supplies some of the world's largest aircraft makers. The company was already an industry leader decades before the zone was created, making the region a global production hub.
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