Machinery

During January-August 2010, Kryukivka Carriage has increased production 4.6 times YoY to 6112 train cars, while its MoM production decline amounted to 4%.

AvtoKrAZ Holding [KrAZ UZ] plans to sell at least 50 KrAZ T17.0EH Burlak trucks to Russia in 2010. Burlaks capable of towing up to 75 tons will be used for transportation of heavy oil and gas mining equipment.

Sumy Frunze [SMASH UK] plans to supply14 compressor blocks (16 MW each) to Gazprom (Russia) for the Pochinki-Gryazovez gas pipeline construction. The blocks are to be installed in 3 new pipeline stations. Sumy Frunze has already supplied compressor blocks for the first 3 stations of the pipeline.

Zaporizhya Automobile Plant [ZAZA UZ] announced its plans to start production of a new C class car named the ZAZ Forza in January 2011. The first series of 1.5 liter hatchbacks and sedans is to be produced during November. The price of a new car will start at USD 10.6 thsd. Forza is based on the platform of the Chery A13 and is to be produced in cooperation with Chery Co.

During January-August 2010, Bogdan Motors [LUAZ UZ] increased its production of cars by 3% YoY to 11,328 units. The MoM production increase in August accounted for 26%. The company downgraded its production predictions from 22,000 to 20,000 cars.

During the period from January-August 2010, Bogdan Motors [LUAZ UZ] increased production of cars by 3% YoY to 11 328 units. The MoM production increase in August accounted for 26%. The company downgraded its production predictions from 22 000 to 20 000 cars.

During January-August 2010, Bogdan Corporation, owner of Bogdan Motors [LUAZ UZ], increased output of buses and trolleybuses 2.4 times YoY, to 608 units. Of these, 90 units were produced in August. Production growth is determined by the increase in export volume, says the company press release.

A concept and program for the development of the Ukrainian helicopter industry is to be adopted by the end of 2010 in accordance with the government assignment. The Ukrainian Aircraft Technology Research Institute and Motorsich [MSICH UZ] will act as the major developers. The Ukrainian program is to be based on a 3-5 ton medium class helicopter with a capacity of 9-12 passengers.

During 8M2010, AvtoKrAZ Holding [KRAZ UZ] has increased production of trucks 6 times to 580 units, 74 of which were produced in August. The company has shipped 628 trucks to its clients, 14% of which were sold in Ukraine, 36% in CIS, and 50% in other countries. The company continues to develop new models: a cab-over-engine truck for communal services and a military KrAZ-6322 НМРV-А (Heavy Multi Purpose Vehicle, Аrmored). The company has acquired a European ISO 9001:2008 quality standard certificate, which will boost its sales in the Middle East, African Countries, Central Asia, CIS, Russia, and CEE.

From January-August 2010, Luganskteplovoz [LTPL UZ] produced 36 locomotive sections, 6 of which were produced in August. Locomotives produced last month were ordered by clients operating on Russian railways. Meanwhile, Ukrzaliznytsya (Ukrainian Railways) announced plans to purchase 16 locomotive sections in 2010 and 20 more in 2011.