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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov launched KAMAZ's new axle plant during a working visit to the Republic of Tatarstan. The event, which was part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the brand's first vehicle, was attended by Head of the Republic Rustam Minnikhanov, Rostec State Corporation CEO Sergey Chemezov, and KAMAZ PJSC CEO Sergey Kogogin.
"The development of axle production for the new generation of the K5 truck family allows us to replace the import of these complex components. Importantly, all of their key components are also of Russian origin. Thus, our flagship of the automotive industry continues its commitment to technological sovereignty. The project's implementation was made possible thanks to the combined efforts of the Russian government, the leadership of the Republic of Tatarstan, and the company," said Denis Manturov.
The total investment in the project amounted to 6.5 billion rubles, including almost 5 billion rubles provided by the Federal Industrial Development Fund under the Automotive Components program.
"Every year, the company opens new facilities and launches new equipment, which facilitates the introduction of high-performance products to the Russian market and strengthens the country's technological sovereignty. The launch of a new axle line at KAMAZ is another successful example of the development of automotive component production in Russia and continues the auto giant's extensive efforts to expand its product range and capabilities in the Russian automotive industry," emphasized Rustam Minnikhanov.
The plant will manufacture axles for K3-generation vehicles, as well as for the new K5-generation trucks. The project will enable the company to manufacture in-house components for the brand's entire vehicle lineup.
"There are only a few production facilities on the scale of KAMAZ in the world. The new axle plant is a large-scale, high-tech complex: 130,000 square meters, 11 workshops, 6,000 pieces of equipment, and 2,800 new jobs. Localizing one of the key auto components will eliminate a potential shortage in the supply chain and make the Russian auto industry even more independent from external factors," said Sergey Chemezov.
"It's symbolic that we're opening the axle plant on the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck. This is further evidence of the company's growth and development. I'm proud to report to the veterans that the plant is in the capable hands of a new generation of KAMAZ workers. In today's environment, it's crucial to develop Russian industrial sites and achieve technological independence. Today, we're taking another important step along this path. I wish the plant continued success in production and continued demand for its products," emphasized Sergey Kogogin.
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