Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
A delegation from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, led by Deputy Minister Ivan Kulikov, and Ulyanovsk Region Governor Alexey Russkikh visited the Dimitrovgrad industrial site of the OAT Group (part of KAMAZ). One of the key topics was capacity utilization and future development of the Dimitrovgrad Automotive Component Plant.
At the plant, the head of the region and representatives of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade inspected the new pressing line.
"Today, the Ulyanovsk Region is among the leaders—we see positive dynamics in the industrial production index. This is the result of the tremendous work of our employees and, of course, the industrial policy implemented in the region by the governor and his team. Based on the 2024 assessment of the performance of executive authorities, the Ulyanovsk Region moved up 18 positions, entering the top ten regions of Russia for the implementation of regional industrial policy. I would also like to highlight the significant contribution that Dimitrovgrad enterprises are making to shaping the country's technological sovereignty. The region has great potential, and we are confident that they will continue to expand their capacity and develop domestic and interregional cooperation. For our part, we are ready to lend a helping hand by providing systemic government support. Over the past three years alone, Ulyanovsk Region enterprises have received 75 billion rubles in support from the Ministry of Industry and Trade," said Ivan Kulikov, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
Thanks to support from the federal Industrial Development Fund, DAAZ is implementing an investment project to upgrade its facilities. Most of the equipment has been installed, and the next delivery is scheduled for March. Installation of a cataphoresis line will begin simultaneously. Four welding lines and presses are scheduled to be operational by the end of the year.
"We are exploring ways to further develop Dimitrovgrad's industrial enterprises. To this end, we invited nuclear scientists from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade to the city. Currently, thanks to federal support from the Industrial Development Fund, DAAZ is undergoing a technical refurbishment. The project aims to establish production of key components, suspension assemblies, and chassis for passenger cars, including electric vehicles. The modernization will help improve the competitiveness of our products and open up new opportunities for cooperation, for example, with KAMA JSC and Moskvich. DAAZ has all the technical capabilities for this," noted Ulyanovsk Region Governor Alexey Russkikh.
A separate agenda item on the visit included a discussion of the company's development plans for the construction of new domestic and drinking water supply networks. The regional government supported DAAZ's initiative to build new water supply networks, securing federal support for this under the infrastructure budget loan program. The new system will ensure a stable water supply for residents of DAAZ, Master, and Resurs, a company that supplies heat to 35,000 residents of the Pervomaysky District. Work is scheduled to begin this year.
"Today, we demonstrate the well-coordinated teamwork of the entire company. Despite the economic challenges facing the industry, we continue to actively seek development opportunities, implement new technologies, and expand production capacity," commented Yuri Gerasimov, Deputy General Director for Automotive Components at KAMAZ PJSC.
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