SKD car assembly is organized in LLC ADM Jizzakh, in Jizzakh Free Economic Zone. The first stage of this project started in March this year.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the technological process at the plant.

The cost of the first phase of the project was more than $12 million. The annual production capacity is 25 thousand units. 10 models of KIA, Renault and Lada are assembled at the multi-brand plant. To date, more than 2 thousand vehicles have been delivered to the domestic market. Due to the high quality, modern design and comfort, economy, low maintenance cost and ease of operation, these cars appeal to customers. A five-year warranty is provided for vehicles. The company employs 250 specialists.

The Head of the state was provided with information on the second stage of the project.

Within the framework of the second phase worth $216 million, the small-node assembly will be mastered. It is planned to organize the production of 314 types of parts, as well as the performance of welding, painting and assembly operations. The planned launch date is the first quarter of 2023.

As a result, the plant’s capacity will reach 100 thousand units per year. Another 3,000 new jobs will be created, localization will be increased to 30 percent, and the annual export of cars will amount to $150 million. The plant will master the production of finished vehicles and parts, begin to engage in design research, logistics and personnel training.

At the same time, the activities of the plant will give an impetus to the development of small production and the service sector. So, 60 projects worth $500 million have been formed for the production of components and spare parts in the city of Jizzakh, Pakhtakor and Sharaf-Rashidov districts. In addition, an experimental design center will be created in the region together with leading American and European engineering companies.

The President gave instructions on increasing the level of localization, reducing the cost of cars, expanding consumer choice. 

Source: UzA