Yerevan /Mediamax/. Yerevan chemical plant “Nairit” CJSC confirmed the information today, according to which the plant has interrupted its work till February 2009.

As Mediamax was told in the press service of the plant, the absence of orders as a result of the global financial-economic crisis is the reason.

In the course of a week, an order will be issued by “Nairit” leadership on forced leave of employees.

90% shares of the plant belong to Rhinoville Property Limited Company and 10% - to the Armenian government.

In October, 2008, 476,163 tons of rubber was produced at the plant. As of November 1, 2008, 2742 people worked in the company. The whole production of “Nairit” was exported.