Cersanit and Barlinek, two companies owned by billionaire Michał Sołowow, have announced a complete halt of production in Ukraine. The decision follows significant damage sustained at the Cersanit facility located in Zwiahel, Zhytomyr Oblast.
The company explained that extensive destruction at the facility makes rebuilding impossible under current conditions. Following attacks on September 11 and 12, Cersanit had already announced a production suspension lasting at least six months.
Barlinek Stops Production in Ukraine
Barlinek, another company owned by Sołowow, has also ceased production at its facility in Vinnytsia. The company cited the current security situation in Ukraine, characterized by frequent air raids, power outages, and other operational hazards, as critical factors preventing stable and safe operations.
Barlinek also referenced a deadly attack on its plant that occurred in July 2025.
About Cersanit
Cersanit ranks among Poland’s largest producers of sanitary ceramics and bathroom fittings, employing around 5,500 people. The group includes brands such as Cersanit, Opoczno, Meissen Keramik, and Pilkington’s. The company’s Ukrainian plant was established in 2007.
About Barlinek
Barlinek specializes in manufacturing engineered wood flooring and has been operating in Ukraine since 2007. The Vinnytsia facility is crucial to its production operations, employing over 800 individuals and being one of the region’s largest employers.
