The solemn opening ceremony of the plant for the production of bulky cargo vehicles MAN of JV MAN Auto-Uzbekistan took place in Samarkand.

In the event, organized in this connection, was attended by the representatives of the joint-stock company Uzavtosanoat and the company MAN Truck & Bus AG (Germany), the regional administration, as well as the general public.

It was noted in the event that in our country automotive industry, created under the direction of President Islam Karimov, is developing from year to year. Cars, trucks, buses produced today in Uzbekistan and providing convenience and comfort to our fellow citizens are in demand also in foreign markets. It plays an important role in the growth of country’s economic potential.

The JV MAN Auto-Uzbekistan created on 9 August 2009 in order to enhance the industrial potential of Uzbekistan is the result of cooperation established between joint-stock company Uzavtosanoat and the world-famous company MAN Truck & Bus AG. The activities of the joint venture began with the production of MAN vehicles on the territory of Samarkand automobile plant.

The project of “Production and service range of MAN vehicles” is gradually being implemented since 2011. Industrial and service center of the joint venture JV MAN Auto-Uzbekistan was built during the first stage. As a result of construction work conducted in a short period, a modern dealership and service center of the company began operating at the beginning of this year.

Diagnosis and technical maintenance of trucks, repair of their units, mechanical, electrical parts and tires have been established in the center, equipped at the latest level of technical and technological requirements. Area and level of technical equipment of the complex allow serve from 1500 to 4000 large trucks and special vehicles a year.

The specialists who have trained in leading Service Centers of MAN Truck & Bus AG in foreign countries to improve their skills, are performing all repair works at a high-quality level.

Construction of a new plant for the production of MAN vehicles with a production capacity of 5000 trucks per year is the second phase of the project. After commissioning of the second assembly line of the enterprise, it will produce up to 10 thousand cars.

“The opening of this plant is a logical continuation of our mutual cooperation,” said a member of the Directors Board of MAN Truck & Bus AG Frank Hiller. “I would like to emphasize that Uzbekistan has created favorable conditions for foreign investors. I believe that our cooperation will grow consistently.”

The participants got acquainted with the activities on construction and equipment carried out at the plant as well as the conditions created for the workers and employees.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan U.Rozukulov and hokim of Samarkand region Z.Mirzayev took part in the opening. (Source: UzA news agency)