# ALBELA — premium solid surface sanitary ware > ALBELA manufactures solid surface countertops with integrated basins in Kirishi, Russia. The only Russian producer working on acrylic (PMMA) resin. URL: https://albela.ru/en/ Solid Surface · Kirishi # Stone that holds the light Basins, bathtubs and countertops cast in-house from acrylic stone. The light is not attached from outside — it lives inside the material. [View the catalogue](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/) About the material Pictured — [ECLIPSE](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/bathtubs/eclipse/) bathtub, White Pure Silk collection ## About the brand ## We do not make sanitary ware, we make light «Stone that holds the light» ALBELA has rethought the way artificial stone is worked: the monumentality of stone and the physics of light in a single piece. Our aim is to prove that light-composite products of world standard can be designed and made in Russia. Every piece rests on an understanding of polymer chemistry. Our base in Kirishi, our laboratories and our engineering experience let us rebuild the classic casting technology: we run the process from synthesising the binder formulation to the fine tuning of the material's light transmission. 7,500 m² workshop on a 3 ha site with its own rail siding 100 % PMMA acrylic resin with no styrene, unlike polyester alternatives 10 years service life; the warranty period is 2 years ## Catalogue ## Light in four forms ### [ModenaColumn basin, three metal finishes from $600 ](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/sinks/modena/) ### [LineaCountertop with a light line in the edge from $90 ](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/countertops/linea/) ### [VertigoCountertop basin, light in the fluting ](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/sinks/countertop/vertigo/) ### [BaroqueBathtub in a bronze frame $8,770 ](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/bathtubs/baroque/) ### 24 items in the catalogue 13 freestanding basins, 2 countertop basins, 7 bathtubs, 4 countertops. All prices open. [Full catalogue →](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/) ### [ZurichMulti-level lighting, relief decoration $6,100 ](https://albela.ru/en/catalog/sinks/zurich/) ## Material ## Acrylic versus polyester Most Russian manufacturers work on modified polyester resin containing styrene. We cast on pure acrylic — and here is what that changes. No styrene No odour in contact with hot water and no change of properties under household chemicals Fully repairable Scratches are removed by local sanding, with no visible edges or cloudy patches Colour stability No yellowing under UV for decades — which matters most in white High impact resistance An elastic matrix absorbs everyday knocks and builds up no internal stress ## Detailed comparison Parameter| ALBELA * acrylic resin (PMMA)| Polyester stone with styrene ---|---|--- Base| +100% acrylic resin, styrene-free| -polyester resin + styrene Styrene emission| +none| -possible, increases when heated UV resistance| +does not yellow| -yellows over time Thermoforming| +deep draw, stable geometry| -limited, risk of cracking Seams and joints| +monolithic, visually seamless| -seam appears over time Repairability| +fully restorable by sanding| -limited Impact toughness| +higher, more ductile| -lower, more brittle ALBELA solid surface is a cast composition of acrylic resin and aluminium trihydrate ## Production ## We cast the stone and make things from it The sheet is cast on our own site in Kirishi, where it is also CNC-cut, thermoformed, bonded into a monolith and polished. No bought-in sheet, no third-party pieces. 8,000+ items per month · design capacity 100,000 m² of sheet per year · cast in house 17,000 m² buildings on site under 2% reject rate, internal records [How production works](https://albela.ru/en/production/) ## Questions ## What people ask most often ### Who makes ALBELA products? Production is in Kirishi, Leningrad Region: a 7,500 m² workshop on a 3 ha site. The sheet material is made by Khotkovskoe RTP LLC, which holds the certificates and test reports. SARMATECH LLC owns the ALBELA trademark and makes the finished products from that material. ### How does acrylic solid surface differ from polyester stone? In the binder. ALBELA uses PMMA acrylic resin with no styrene; cheaper analogues use polyester resin, which releases styrene into the air for years. Acrylic solid surface is more UV-stable, does not yellow the way polyester compositions do, and can be restored by sanding. ### Are there fixed prices or is everything quoted on request? Prices are shown on the product pages. Countertops are priced by area — the “from” price is for 600 × 450 mm, and the final figure depends on dimensions, cut-outs and lighting. Countertop basins, countertops and care products are in stock; everything else is made to order. ### How long does production take? 20 working days from payment. The lead time is set by the queue and by the individual dimensions of the item, not by line capacity: each item follows its own processing route. ### Do you work with furniture makers and designers? Yes. A partner programme applies to batches of 10 or more, with a lead time from 20 working days. We work with companies and sole traders by invoice, payment in full in advance, and the invoice is valid for 5 working days. ### Do you make bathroom furniture? Become a partner [Get in touch](https://albela.ru/en/contacts/)