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Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The initiative of JSC DAAZ (a company of the OAT Group, part of KAMAZ) to build new drinking water supply networks is entering a new phase. A roadmap has been signed for the implementation of the construction project "Construction of Drinking Water Supply Networks on the Territory of the DAAZ Industrial Park in Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk Region."

The work will ensure a stable water supply for residents of the IPP DAAZ, DIP Master, as well as the main consumer of HPW (more than 60% of the total consumption), Resurs LLC, which in turn provides heat to the population of the Pervomaysky district of Dimitrovgrad.

DAAZ JSC has launched an important initiative by developing a comprehensive project for the construction of water supply networks in Dimitrovgrad. The developed documentation is planned to be donated to the municipality free of charge for further implementation of this large-scale project. This strategic step is aimed at improving the reliability and quality of this vital public service for every city resident.

The existing water supply infrastructure requires systematic renovation. The construction project developed by specialists from JSC DAAZ provides a comprehensive approach to the construction of new domestic and drinking water supply networks.

Thanks to the joint efforts of JSC DAAZ and the city administration, residents of the DAAZ IPP, DIP Master, and OOO Resurs, which in turn supplies heat to the residents of the Pervomaysky District of Dimitrovgrad, will be able to count on a stable water supply and a reduction in the number of emergency situations. Transferring the completed project to the municipality is a conscious decision by the joint-stock company aimed at accelerating the process and attracting the necessary resources for full-scale implementation. This collaboration will effectively leverage the experience and capabilities of both parties to achieve the common goal of creating a modern and reliable water supply system. Work is expected to begin this summer.

"DAAZ has always recognized its significant role in the life of Dimitrovgrad," noted Elena Gavrilova, CEO of DAAZ. "Our history is inextricably linked with the city's development, and we bear a historical responsibility for maintaining the infrastructure that ensures a comfortable life for residents. The development of this project is our contribution to the future of Dimitrovgrad, a demonstration of our concern for the well-being of current and future generations. We are confident that working together with the municipality will enable us to achieve the best possible results."

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The Tutaev Motor Plant, a subsidiary of KAMAZ in the Yaroslavl region, has approved a quality program for 2026.

The goal of the program is to improve the quality management system (QMS), aimed at satisfying consumer requirements, as well as ensuring the competitive advantages of the enterprise in the external and internal markets by improving the quality of manufactured products.

In January, TMZ tractor engine modifications received confirmation of their product compliance certificates with the requirements of TR CU 031/2012 "On the Safety of Agricultural and Forestry Tractors and Trailers." In June, TMZ will undergo a recertification audit of its quality management system for compliance with GOST R ISO 9001 and GOST RV 0015-002. In preparation for the audit, the plant's divisions will undergo an unscheduled internal readiness review in May.

To improve product quality, engines and assemblies will undergo periodic testing throughout the year to ensure compliance with design documentation. Furthermore, initial certification of test equipment for compliance with GOST RV requirements is planned for this year.

The program includes measures to improve the quality and reliability of in-house components. Measures have also been developed to improve the quality of purchased components and identify alternative suppliers.

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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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Alfiya Kogogina, a State Duma deputy and First Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Small and Medium-Sized Entrepreneurship, chaired an off-site meeting on state support for industrial parks within the framework of programs implemented by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

KAMAZ was visited by Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Tatyana Ilyushnikova and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan – Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan Midkhat Shagiakhmetov. The delegation was met by the company's CEO Sergey Kogogin, Acting Deputy CEO – Director of Development Evgeny Makarov, Automobile Plant Director Dmitry Borodinov, and other top managers.

At the KAMAZ Visitor Center, guests learned about the company's history, key development milestones, and current achievements. Afterward, the delegation visited KIP Master, a KAMAZ subsidiary that leases production and office space. It is the first industrial park in the Republic of Tatarstan and the largest brownfield site in Russia, where the technology park concept was presented. The guests learned about the operations of the resident companies, visiting Stis-Naberezhnye Chelny LLC and Polikhim Systems LLC.

The main point of the program was a meeting on issues of state support for industrial parks within the framework of programs implemented by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

"The industrial park infrastructure created through federal government support has created favorable conditions for the development of production facilities for over a thousand residents, who have contributed approximately 160 billion rubles in taxes to the federal budget by 2025," noted Alfia Kogogina. She also expressed gratitude to the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Russian Government for their support of KAMAZ and other automotive industry companies.

The visit also included a tour of KAMAZ's most high-tech plant, the Cabin Frame Plant, and the KAMAZ-Avtosport non-profit partnership. At the end of the working day, the guests were introduced to the product lineup and tested the latest KAMAZ vehicles, including a test drive of the legendary KAMAZ-Master team's sports cars.

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The open cross-country skiing championship was held in Pribrezhny City Park as part of the 2026 KAMAZ PJSC Spartakiad. The company's Trade Union organized this large-scale sporting event, which attracted approximately 300 participants.

This year, the ski races coincided with three significant events: the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck, the 55th anniversary of the auto giant's trade union, and the 400th anniversary of the founding of Naberezhnye Chelny. Participants extended far beyond the city and the auto giant. Representatives of KAMAZ subsidiaries—Nefaz PJSC, TZA PJSC, Avtosvet LLC (an OAT Group company in Dimitrovgrad)—participated in the competition, as well as members of the Naberezhnye Chelny Trade Union Coordinating Council and employees of the Education Trade Union.

Ildar Shamilov, Chairman of the KAMAZ Trade Union, delivered a welcoming speech. He emphasized that these competitions have become a good tradition uniting teams from various companies, noted the benefits of sport, and wished everyone good luck on the track.

"We participate in the championship every year. We started with two or three people, and today our team has ten members. Skiing has significantly developed at our company: we have a coach and regular training. Denis Shelkoplyas, a holder of numerous titles, works at NEFAZ and trains our guys. Today, we're competing with a renewed lineup: experienced racers have been joined by newcomers. We arrived with a fighting spirit!" commented Larisa Zagitova, Deputy Chair of the NEFAZ Trade Union.

"This is my third year in a row. And I've placed second every time. I'm in fighting spirit! There are some serious, technically skilled competitors here, but we're trying to keep up," shared Vyacheslav Sharonov, an employee of Avtosvet. Incidentally, at the 2026 meet, Vyacheslav again finished among the top three in his age group, this time in third place.

"This is my fourth time participating in the championship, competing in the 50-weight category. I missed out last year, but I'm back this year. I love skiing!" said Almira Imamova, a crane operator at PAO TZA. The representative of this KAMAZ subsidiary placed second.

The main championship program included individual and team competitions. Participants competed in four age groups: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 and older. The women in the 18-29 age category were the first to take to the ski tracks. The races were spectacular and emotional.

While the adults competed for seconds, entertainers worked for the children. Rustam Gatin's field kitchen kept everyone warm – buckwheat porridge with meat and hot tea were a huge hit.

The competition concluded with an awards ceremony. The winners and runners-up received well-deserved medals and certificates from the KAMAZ Trade Union.

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The KAMAZ PJSC Department of Specialized Equipment and Road Maintenance has been operating around the clock. Since the start of the winter season, more than 33,000 cubic meters of snow have been removed from KAMAZ sites.

According to Mikhail Suranovich, Director of the Department of Specialized Equipment and Road Maintenance (DSTISAD), work is organized around the clock. On the first shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., an average of 20 vehicles are on the road, while at night, four to six vehicles are on duty. "While everyone is sleeping, we clear the areas in front of the administrative building and the parking lots for passenger vehicles. We strive to ensure that KAMAZ workers have a good morning. Around 20 people are engaged in manual labor every day: it's mainly women who beautify the bus stops. To prevent accidents, we strive to make the roads wider. We promptly clear snow from the storage area of KAMAZ Trade and Finance Company vehicles. It's important that the equipment can be transported to the customer without any problems, if needed," said Mikhail Suranovich.

The department oversees 64 kilometers of factory roads, over 600,000 square meters of paved areas, 34 public transportation stops, and 12 underground crossings. The vehicles involved in site cleanups can be heavily loaded. To ensure tractors, bulldozers, graders, and other equipment remain operational, the department has maintenance personnel who quickly get them back on track in the event of technical problems.

The unit begins preparations for ice removal well in advance. In the second half of summer, specialists prepare a thousand tons of sand and salt mixture, which is used daily during the winter to remove ice. This agent breaks down the compacted snow and facilitates removal. Industrial salt is also used, spread on the roads by a grit spreader truck, whose crew works around the clock. The technology is simple: under the wheels of thousands of vehicles, the snow cover turns into "mush," and then graders remove it from the road.

Snow is removed to company-approved sites on KAMAZ premises and to a backup site off-site. "Last winter season, we removed 21,550 cubic meters of snow. Since the start of this season, we've removed 33,600 cubic meters. Our results already significantly exceed last year's," noted Mikhail Suranovich.

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