NovaSklo partners with NSG Group to build Ukraine`s largest float glass plant

Date: 19 September 2025
Source: NovaSklo
Igor Liski and Leopoldo Castiella
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Igor Liski and Leopoldo Castiella | Photo: NovaSklo

Date: 19 September 2025

NovaSklo signed an agreement with Pilkington Technology Management Limited (NSG Group), the global leader in glass manufacturing technologies.

Under the agreement, NSG will provide engineering support for the construction of a float glass production line in the Kyiv region.

“I am delighted to welcome a partner with more than a century of experience in glass manufacturing technology. With Ukraine’s largest reconstruction project now underway, it is crucial for us to involve the best international expertise. I am confident that this cooperation will ensure the technological excellence of our production and help drive the growth of the construction industry across the country,” shared Igor Liski, Founder of NovaSklo and investment company EFI Group.

In the photo from left to right: Alessandro Michetti, Commercial Director Europe & MD South Region Europe presso NSG Pilkington Yuri Buryanitsa, COO NovaSklo Igor Liski, Founder of NovaSklo and investment company EFI Group Olha Batova, CEO EFI Group Leopoldo Castiella, Head of Architectural Glass NSG Group. Alderlan Vitalino, Global VA Director, Marketing Director Europe of Architectural Glass NSG Group.
In the photo from left to right: Alessandro Michetti, Commercial Director Europe & MD South Region Europe presso NSG Pilkington; Yuri Buryanitsa, COO NovaSklo; Igor Liski, Founder of NovaSklo and investment company EFI Group; Olha Batova, CEO EFI Group; Leopoldo Castiella, Head of Architectural Glass NSG Group; Alderlan Vitalino, Global VA Director, Marketing Director Europe of Architectural Glass NSG Group.

The NSG Group engineers will provide technical expertise upon request of the project team at all stages of design, construction, and launch of the NovaSklo float glass plant. The company will become the first high-tech enterprise of this scale in Ukraine, developed in accordance with the highest standards of energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability. In particular, NSG experts, together with the Ukrainian project team, have already worked on the project`s master plan, taking into consideration the requirements and standards of the international strategic players. Furthermore, the project team will seek consultation on technology and equipment optimization, energy efficiency, and safety systems implementation, and integration of modern ESG standards, including occupational safety, logistics safety, CO₂ footprint control, comprehensive risk assessment, and advanced energy management systems.

“Our agreement is a great example of support from the global industry for the technological development of Ukrainian enterprises. It is important for us to share expertise, help implement the best technological solutions, and provide all necessary consultations for the operation of such a large-scale enterprise,” Leopoldo Castiella, Head of Architectural Glass NSG Group.

Igor Liski and Leopoldo Castiella

The NovaSklo plant will become one of the key enterprises of the new wave of Ukrainian industrialization. Its launch will establish local glass production, reduce import dependence, and stimulate the development of the country's construction industry by adopting the new quality standards. In addition, the plant will implement an ESG-oriented production model in accordance with international standards.

The enterprise will create more than 300 jobs and strengthen the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the region.

NovaSklo partners with NSG Group to build Ukraine`s largest float glass plant

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