Collaboration is an endless process. The delegation of the Ulyanovsk region visited MAZ

The delegation of business circles of the Ulyanovsk region got acquainted on September 30 with the work and products of the Minsk Automobile Plant, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

These days, the Minsk Automobile Plant receives many guests. Participants of the II International Industrial Exhibition INNOPROM. Belarus strives to take a look at the legendary enterprise for a while: excursions are held one by one. The delegation of the Ulyanovsk region included 30 representatives of 22 business entities of the region. The point of attraction was opened last year the production of buses.

- We are working in Belarus for the second day, and we are very glad that we started it with such a bright enterprise, said Sergey Noskov, Head of the Group, General Director of the Center for Competences for Industrial Development of the Ulyanovsk Region.

In the course of the movement to the workshops, the first deputy commercial director - Director for the sale of trucks Vladimir Dormash told about the history of MAZ. The guests learned that the plant has been chronicling since 1944, and built it seven kilometers from the city - now it is a busy center of the Zavodsk district. Six months ago, 35,000 passenger vehicles were produced here, although in the early 1990s, Dormash noted, Belarus did not have its own production of such equipment at all.

The new bus plant is a full cycle: all stages, starting with the welding of the frame, the car passes on one site. The members of the delegation got acquainted with the peculiarities of technological processes, and a little later with the models produced by the enterprises of the holding "BELAVTOMAZ": buses and electric buses, utility road cars, cars for emergency services and social purposes. Here, in an informal atmosphere, an exchange of views and contacts took place, which quietly turned into business negotiations. About the capabilities of the holding in detail told the head of the Department of sales of trucks Stepan Abramovich.

- This time, the composition of our business mission is quite impressive, representatives of various spheres gathered. This format of communication allows us to see with our own eyes, hear with our ears, communicate directly, which, as a rule, ends with a positive moment - the conclusion of contracts, Noskov emphasized.

The interaction of the Minsk Automobile Plant with the Ulyanovsk region has a long history. Over the past year and a half, contacts have significantly intensified. Many steps have been taken to count on a significant result in the near future.

- In Ulyanovsk, joint assembly production of trailers was organized, experience of their implementation was gained. For about a year we have been actively cooperating with the company "Bulat" - a new for us, but well-known in the region dealer specializing in the supply of agricultural machinery. In June, with the Minister of agriculture and rural development of the Ulyanovsk region discussed the prospects for the supply of our machines: they are so far isolated, but will expand. A week ago, on the sidelines of the international exhibition in Kazan, extended negotiations were held with the head of the city of Ulyanovsk and the heads of utilities: we see a great interest of partners in utility equipment, which is produced in Russia on the basis of our chassis. In short, in 2027 we can expect a significant increase in sales of our equipment in the Ulyanovsk region, Dormash outlined the prospects.

In Ulyanovsk, the company SIMAZ operates, which produces buses, but mainly middle class. Minsk residents actively offer their equipment: a solid model range, large and low-floor machines are exactly what you need in large cities. The topic of buses and trolleybuses is a constant subject of negotiations.

- It is important for us not only to adopt the competences developed by the Minsk Automobile Plant, but also to help it. Collaboration is an endless process. And we do it, — said S. Noskov.

A new large-scale project that MAZ lives on is the organization of the production of modern cabins. In the Ulyanovsk region, there are many enterprises ready to supply equipment and components. For a long time Minsk Automobile Plant buys quartz sand and pipes there: the turnover is constant. It is possible that there will be more points of contact.

- Excellent factory, everything is clean, neat, culture of production at a height. We see great potential and prospects. We exchanged contacts, I think that it will continue to be, said the representative of the company "Haltech", engaged in metal cutting tools, tooling and machine tools, Anton Piskunov.

- I really liked how the assembly is organized, - shared his impressions the head of the company "AUSMAX", engaged in the production of medium-duty cars, Sergey Valt.

The Director General of the Center for Competences for Industrial Development of the Ulyanovsk Region summarized:

- You do not welcome us as guests, but as good friends. An agreement on cooperation was signed between the Ulyanovsk region and Belarus, and we continue to work on its implementation. We're doing it. This visit is very useful for developing industrial cooperation and building long-term relations.

Photo by Elizabeth Davidovskaya