Why did the Kaliningrad plant Avtotor embark on a gigantic construction project
June 23, 2023
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“Avtotor” began to build its own foundry and mechanical plant, where they plan to produce a fairly wide range of products – from components for cars to consumer
“Avtotor” began to build its own foundry and mechanical plant, where they plan to produce a fairly wide range of products – from components for cars to consumer goods. And this, in turn, will increase the localization of car production.
At the moment, studies have already been carried out and the area has been prepared for construction, as reported in a press release from the company. Under the plan, an area of more than 30,000 square kilometers will house aluminum and iron-steel production, machining workshops and various support facilities.
The foundry and mechanical engineering complex is an integral part of the automotive parts cluster. Various components for electric vehicles, gas-powered cars and hybrid power stations are ‘born’ there. Such a large-scale construction is part of a plan to set up several factories in our country for the production of electric cars. And the total investment in the project is 32 billion rubles.
Recall that now Avtotor produces passenger cars of the Chinese brands Kaiyi, BAIC and SWM. The existing facilities are designed to assemble 250,000 cars per year. Until the end of 2023, the intention is to put up to 20 new models on the assembly line. And if the percentage of localization increases due to the huge construction site, this can help keep prices down a bit.
At the moment, studies have already been carried out and the area has been prepared for construction, as reported in a press release from the company. Under the plan, an area of more than 30,000 square kilometers will house aluminum and iron-steel production, machining workshops and various support facilities.
The foundry and mechanical engineering complex is an integral part of the automotive parts cluster. Various components for electric vehicles, gas-powered cars and hybrid power stations are ‘born’ there. Such a large-scale construction is part of a plan to set up several factories in our country for the production of electric cars. And the total investment in the project is 32 billion rubles.
Recall that now Avtotor produces passenger cars of the Chinese brands Kaiyi, BAIC and SWM. The existing facilities are designed to assemble 250,000 cars per year. Until the end of 2023, the intention is to put up to 20 new models on the assembly line. And if the percentage of localization increases due to the huge construction site, this can help keep prices down a bit.
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