Total becomes an official partner of Raketa Watch Factory
Total, a top lubricant producer, has entered into a long-term cooperation agreement with one of the oldest Russian plants, Petrodvorets Watch Factory, also known as Raketa Watch Factory named so to commemorate the Earth’s first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin (Raketa means ‘rocket’ in Russian).
Moscow, March 2, 2021 To celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Petrodvorets Watch Factory, Total and Raketa signed a two-year cooperation agreement. Total Group has become the official technical partner of Raketa plant to supply it with innovative lubricants for watch manufacturing, including Azolla high-quality anti-wear hydraulic oils.
The agreement also covers cooperation in implementing strategic projects, marketing campaigns, communication support and information exchange.
The agreement was signed by Pascal Rigaud, Director General of Total Vostok LLC and David Henderson-Stewart, Managing Director of Raketa Watch Factory.
“Raketa is a bright modern brand with a distinctive character and rich history that goes back three centuries. We are happy to cooperate with the legendary Russian company whose history is inextricably linked with the country’s grand names and achievements”, says Pascal Rigaud. “Today both of our companies share a common goal which is developing international business with Russia-based production. We are confident that through joint efforts we will be able to expand our horizons.”
“We are very pleased to see Total Vostok join the celebration of our factory’s 300th anniversary of our plant. This anniversary is a great event for the whole Russia, a testimony to three-century history of the highest expertise that is recognized throughout the world, history starting with Peter the Great and continuing into modern Russia”, says David Henderson-Stewart. “Total Vostok enters this partnership to reiterate its respect for Russian history and its determination to support local production. Cooperation with Total will expand our production capabilities and step up the celebration of our 300th anniversary.”
Russian
English
French