JV "GM-AvtoVAZ" has started construction of the plant

A joint venture 'GM-AvtoVAZ, founded this summer for the release of the new Chevrolet-Niva SUV, started construction of production facilities of the new plant. The press center of AvtoVAZ. In addition, at a press conference held on 27 November with a presentation of the project were unveiled some new details about the new venture. The total area of ??the plant is more than 142 000 square meters. Production facilities include a shop receipt of black (unpainted body) Paint Shop (until March 2003, the body color will be produced at AvtoVAZ) expedition, where training for shipping a car, shop assembly and auxiliary shops. The first car will come with assembly line September 23, 2002. In the first year is planned to produce about 5000 cars, whereas in 2004 the plant will reach the planned capacity of 26 000 vehicles per year. The new joint venture has announced the recruitment of staff, of whom does not exceed 1,200. As the representatives of the joint venture, has 1770 jobs will be created in allied enterprises and 500 jobs will appear in other foreign companies with which the plant will have direct contact. Caring for staff of the plant will be at the highest level, promise the leaders of the enterprise. However, the production of Chevrolet-Niva is not the only problem is the joint venture. In 2004, will be considered for assembly at the factory cars of Opel Astra, and later there will be new versions of the Chevrolet-Niva SUV with bodies' pickup 'and' cargo van. " But this cooperation does not stop. Guide the joint venture plans to continue to develop new joint projects.