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	12.01.2012 AutoKrAZ Maintains Rate of Business Growth in 2011 AutoKrAZ produced 1071 vehicles and assembly sets in 2011. Increase in production is 107 % as compared to 2010. Production of spare parts, in particular various products delivered by way of cooperation, has ramped up too, AutoKrAZ mastered production of grinding balls for mining industry and manufactured 1,6 thousand tons, cost of which exceeds UAH 12 mn. 26.12.2011 AutoKrAZ Supplies its Trucks to another East African Country This December Rwandan customer’s representatives have arrived to AutoKrAZ to inspect the KrAZ-65101 chassis mounted fire truck with fire fighting equipment made by Pojspetsmach (Priluki) and the KrAZ-65053 chassis mounted workshop truck with hydraulic crane built jointly with Neftehimavtomatika (Poltava). It is the first order received by AutoKrAZ from this East African country. The customer’s representatives noted high quality of the KrAZ trucks after checking them for compliance with contract specification and road testing. 22.12.2011 New KrAZ Road Maintenance Truck with Renault Cab AutoKrAZ has built the first batch of multipurpose road maintenance KrAZ С20.2R trucks (6х4) based on the KrAZ cabover dump truck provided with RASCO snow removal equipment (Croatia) and Renault cab (France). 14.12.2011 New Timber Trucks KrAZ М19.2R and KrAZ М16.1Х Make Debut in Russia AutoKrAZ took part in 16th edition of Trade Fair Russian Forest that had taken place December 7-9 in Vologda. 11.11.2011 AutoKrAZ Extends the Line-up of Conventional Trucks AutoKrAZ Holding Company extends the line-up of conventional trucks of new generation. The base dump truck of fifth generation, the KrAZ С18.1 (6х4) has been followed by the KrAZ В18.1Х 6х6 designed to be fitted with heavy body equipment for use in construction, public service and oil and gas industry. 28.10.2011 "AvtoKrAZ" successfully confirmed the quality management system ISO 9001:2008 standard Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" has successfully passed the first control audit to enterprise quality management system in compliance with international standard ISO 9001:2008. 26.10.2011 "AvtoKrAZ" has created a new fire truck KrAZ N23.2 (AC-13-70) for "Eristovsky Mining Combine". Today Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" is trying to keep up with modern technology of production iron ore. Poltava GOK is the largest producer and exporter of iron ore pellets in Ukraine, which uses modern technology and cutting-edge technology, has opted for "KrAZ" to order new fire truck for "Eristovsky Mining Combine". The management of "Poltava Mining Combine" sees HC "AvtoKrAZ" as a serious and long-term partner which is providing technology and is combining range of special vehicles with a different set of options and arrange for their technical service. 24.10.2011 KrAZ C18.1 is prize-winner of «TIR'2011»: presentation of the new Kremenchug cabover took place in Ukraine! Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" presented garbage trucks KrAZ K12.2 and K16.2 KrAZ, there are new domestic utility vehicles manufactured by the Kremenchug automobile factory at the opening of the first stage of waste sorting plant in the suburb of Chernivtsi October 22 this year. 03.10.2011 KrAZ C18.1 is prize-winner of «TIR'2011»: presentation of the new Kremenchug cabover took place in Ukraine! Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" participated in the 7th Kiev International Exhibition of trucks and commercial vehicles «TIR'2011», held in the International Exhibition Center from 28 to 30 September in Kiev. The new line up KrAZ-2011 the dump truck KrAZ 18.1 (6x4), payload 18 tons with the hood of the new design and vehicle communal KrAZ K16.2 (6x4), payload 16 tons, equipped with a hydraulic manipulator were presented to visitors. 26.09.2011 The short log trucks KrAZ were exhibited at «LISDEREVMASH 2011». Holding company "AvtoKrAZ" together with "Velmash-Ukraine" (Kharkov) - one of the leading Ukrainian supplier of mobile lifting equipment - took part in the jubilee 10 th International exhibition of machinery and equipment for forestry, woodworking and furniture industry "Lesdrevmash ", is held at the International Exhibition Center in Kiev 20 - 23 September. 26.09.2011 AvtoKrAZ invites you to visit its exposition at TIR'2011 Exhibition The TIR'2011 7-th Kyiv International Exhibition of trucks and commercial vehicles will be held in the International Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 September 2011. 23.09.2011 Foreign diplomats visited "AutoKrAZ" The Foreign diplomats, including Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Malaysia in Ukraine, Mr. Chua Teong Ban, head of commercial department of the Embassy of Malaysia in Ukraine Mr. V. Boyko, Project Coordinator of the Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine Mr. A. Mashinets, the Third Secretary Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ukraine Mr. A. Starkov, the Second Secretary of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Ukraine Mr. S. Rzayev, President Association of international Business Mr. A.Melnik visited Holding Company "AutoKrAZ" at September 23. 19.09.2011 “AutoKrAZ” has presented its next new product – Truck-chassis KrAZ H23.2M at COMTRANS’2011 The Specialized International Exhibition “Commercial Autotransport”, the largest motor truck show in Russia, CIS and Eastern Europe, has been held from 13 to 17 September in Moscow. 08.09.2011 AutoKrAZ to Unveil its New KrAZ Н23.2М Chassis Cab at COMTRANS’2011 AutoKrAZ, jointly with RusKrAZ, official importer of the KrAZ trucks in Russia, will participate in the International specialized exhibition Kommercheskiy transport – 2011 that will take place from 13 to 17 of September in Crocus-Expo, Moscow Exhibition Centre. 30.08.2011 The KrAZ-5233 Spetsnaz enters into service with the Ukrainian army! The KrAZ-5233 Spetsnaz has entered into service with Ukrainian army in accordance with the order No 523 “On service-entry of the KrAZ-5233ВЕ and KrAZ-5233НЕ off-road trucks” published on 23d of August, 2011, by Mikhail Ejel, Minister of Defense. 23.08.2011 KrAZ Trucks Demonstrated at Sorochinski Fair AutoKrAZ took part in National Sorochinski Fair held on 16-21 August in Bolshiye Sorochintsy near Mirgorod. Producers from across the country brought their products to the largest Ukrainian fair. 22.08.2011 AutoKrAZ begins mass production of the KrAZ Н30.1Е truck chassis AutoKrAZ has started mass production of the KrAZ Н30.1Е truck chassis 8х6 that passed certification test at the start of the year. 15.08.2011 Ukrburgas prefers KrAZ trucks AutoKrAZ, jointly with Drogobych truck-mounted cranes plant, has begun deliveries of 10 КТА-25 and КТА-32 cranes mounted on the KrAZ-63221-02 and the KrAZ-65053-02 chassis respectively under the contract awarded by Ukrburgas. 08.08.2011 AutoKrAZ completes deliveries of multipurpose road maintenance vehicles to Ukrainian Oblavtodors AutoKrAZ has completed deliveries of the KrAZ-65055 road maintenance vehicles provided with Rasco snow removal equipment to State Stock Company Ukrainian Roads. 01.08.2011 AutoKrAZ has mastered production of cast-iron grinding balls AutoKrAZ has mastered production of cast-iron grinding balls of 120 mm in diameter used to grind ore, clinker, coal and other materials. 29.07.2011 The KrAZ trucks to be operated in Macedonia AutoKrAZ shipped to Macedonia a batch of the KrAZ-65055 dump trucks 6x4 in July of this year. These trucks are provided with 12 cubic meters dump body, the YaMZ-238Д 330 hp engine, the 9JS150TA 8-speed transmission, the MFZ430 single disc clutch, Webasto starting preheater. 01.07.2011 Traditional Auto Show KrAZ-2011 AvtoKrAZ unveiled its products at the traditional Auto Show KrAZ-2011.                            .                    . 01.07.2011 AvtoKrAZ Develops Collaboration with Kazakhstan Late June this year AvtoKrAZ shipped to Kazakhstan the next lot of the KrAZ vehicles manufactured for KazAvtoKrAZ, accredited agent of the company. Total number of the KrAZ trucks shipped to this country in June amounts to 11 units. 22.06.2011 Crimean Authorities Highly Praise New KrAZ K16.2 Garbage Truck A special inter-regional exhibition Crimea. Auto Show–2011 under the auspices of Verkhovna Rada, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Crimean Ministry of Industrial Policy, Transport, Communications and Fuel and Power Sector, and city hall, took place June 17-19 on the central square of Simferopol. 17.06.2011 AvtoKrAZ Adapts Renault Cab to KrAZ H23.2 Chassis The next step on the way to development of the new promising cabover family is adaptation of the Renault cab to the KrAZ H23.2 chassis cab. 14.06.2011 AvtoKrAZ unveils new municipal vehicles to Kremenchug authorities On 10th of June AvtoKrAZ unveiled a lineup of new municipal vehicles built for public utilities to the town authorities, heads of public cleaning services and presspersons. Oleg Babayev, town mayor, and his colleagues have examined the novelties with interest. New public service vehicles have been highly appreciated by the town authorities and newspersons. 09.06.2011 AvtoKrAZ builds a new municipal vehicle: the KrAZ К12.2 street sweeper AvtoKrAZ continues to develop its line-up of public service vehicles. 06.06.2011 The KrAZ С18.1 makes successful debut at Russian Building Forum! The 12th edition of the International Specialized Exhibition Construction Vehicles and Technologies 2011 took place from May 31st to June 4th in Moscow International Exhibition Centre Crocus Expo - the largest exhibition of construction equipment all over the world. Year by year the international automobile forum is increasingly greater in participants and audience: this year number of participating companies exceeded 750 (in 2010 – 650 companies, 2009 – 578). 27.05.2011 AvtoKrAZ continues to develop cooperation with Uzbekistan AvtoKrAZ Holding Company continues to develop cooperation with Uzbekistan. Within five months of 2011, the company increased four times number of vehicles supplied to Uzbekistan compared to 12 months of 2010. 26.05.2011 AvtoKrAZ builds a new 3-axle public-service vehicle KrAZ H23.2 (МПР-2) AvtoKrAZ Holding Company, in partnership with Velmash-Ukraina (Kharkov), has developed a new type of garbage truck: the KrAZ H23.2 (МПР-2). The vehicle is designed to collect, carry and discharge household, construction and industrial bulk waste in removable garbage containers. 25.05.2011 AvtoKrAZ to unveil a new conventional dump truck KrAZ C18.1 at Moscow International Exhibition The 12th edition of International Exhibition Construction Vehicles and Technologies 2011 will be held in Moscow from May 31 to June 4 in Crocus-Expo, Moscow Exhibition Centre. The exhibition is one of the most important events of international standing dedicated to construction vehicles and technologies held in the territory of Russia. 18.05.2011 New domestic refuse truck KrAZ H12.2 (VLIV medium 17-16 KR) to operate in Donetsk On May 17 2011, AvtoKrAZ presented in partnership with VLIV Company (Kremenchug) a new domestic refuse truck KrAZ H12.2 (VLIV medium 17-16 KR) to city authorities and pressmen. This public service vehicle will undergo testing by ecological company Gromada in Kalininskiy and Budenovskiy districts of Donetsk. 06.05.2011 The KrAZ C18.1 dumper represents a new advanced generation of KrAZ cabover vehicles AvtoKrAZ Holding Company has developed the KrAZ C18.1 new advanced dump truck with the 6x4 wheel arrangement. On April 28, 2011 the first test vehicle of a new generation has been placed in operation. 19.04.2011 The heavy-duty fifth-wheel tractor KrAZ Т17.1ЕХ “Hauler” has been exhibited at «UralComTrans -2011» AutoKrAZ Holding, jointly with its local dealer, took part in the 4th International Trade Fair “Ural Commercial Transport” held on April 12-14, 2011, in Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation. “UralComTrans-2011” is the largest local specialized exhibition of commercial vehicles in Russia. 12.04.2011 Universal dump truck KrAZ-65055 for Poltava Mining and Processing Integrated Works AutoKrAZ Holding in partnership with “Velmash-Ukraine”, on request of Poltava Mining and Processing Integrated Works (Komsomol’sk), has developed and produced special-purpose dump truck KrAZ-65055 with double hydraulic manipulator AMCO VEBA 805Т/2S (Italy). 08.04.2011 AutoKrAZ Holding is successively increasing production output and sales March has become the most effective business month in the first quarter 2011 for AutoKrAZ Holding. In March, Kremenchug automobile plant – the Holding parent enterprise - has produced 97 trucks. 29.03.2011 Customer inspected the KrAZ vehicles On March 24, 2011 there was an inspection held in the AvtoKrAZ Holding Company for the vehicles manufactured under the contract with HANWA Co., Ltd., one of the biggest Japanese transnational company. The company's spheres of activities also comprise a trade with vehicles and industrial equipment for a further supply of them to the nickel mines in Philippines. 24.03.2011 AvtoKrAZ Holding Company developing cooperation with the national mining and processing combined works In 2011, AvtoKrAZ Holding Company holds on development of a cooperation with the national mining and processing combined works. 02.03.2011 KrAZ-5233BE "Spetsnaz" (special weapon attack team truck) vindicated the honor of Ukraine at the IDEX-2011 Exhibition AvtoKrAZ Holding Company took part in the IDEX-2011 10th Anniversary International Defense Exhibition and Conference held in Abu Dhabi in February 20-24. Along with other manufacturers and suppliers from Ukraine, among them TOPAZ State Company, Kyiv Automatic Plant named G.Petrovsky, AEROTECHNIKA-MLT Research and Development Enterprise, ISKRA Research and Development Complex, LUCH Kyiv State Design Bureau, Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau and others, AvtoKrAZ Holding Company demonstrated a potential of the national military-industrial complex. 02.03.2011 New AvtoKrAZ trucks introduction at the ConMac exhibition From February 23-26 the AvtoKrAZ Holding Company took part in the ConMac 2011Construction and Mining Machinery Exhibition, organized in frames of the KyivBuild International Construction Forum hold in the International Exhibition Center in Kiev. 28.02.2011 CEO of the AvtoKrAZ Holding Company ranked the second place of the most successful chief officers in the industry The "GVardiya" ranking magazine introduced the most successful Ukrainian chief officers of the 2009-2010 business season. 18.02.2011 AutoKrAZ new municipal vehicles introduced to city executive board of Kremenchug On the 16th of February the City of Kremenchug executive board with its mayor Mr. Oleg Babaiev at the head has visited the AutoKrAZ Holding. The respected guests have planned to survey the models of municipal vehicles produced by the AutoKrAZ plant. It has been the first experience of such practical cooperation between city executives and AutoKrAZ in its history, just a completely innovative approach of city executives to the issue of collaboration with the industrial companies for the benefit of the city economy. 17.02.2011 First KrAZ combined road vehicles with RASCO equipment manufactured at AutoKrAZ. In collaboration with RASCO Croatian Company the AutoKrAZ Holding has manufactured a combined road truck on the popular KrAZ-65055 dump truck basis with the 6x4 wheel arrangement and having RASCO universal detachable equipment mounted which intended for winter road maintenance. The first KrAZ "Road Masters" have been installed RASCO equipment under the strict control of the Croatian technicians from RASCO Company. 07.02.2011 AvtoKrAZ has been adapting Renault cab to the KrAZ trucks AvtoKrAZ Holding Company has been continuing its works on development of a new perspective KrAZ trucks family with cab-over-engine configuration. Within the framework of this very project the company's technicians have been adapting the Renault cab to the cab-over-engine KrAZ vehicles. 02.02.2011 CEO of the "Ukrainian Highways" Company has visited the AvtoKrAZ Holding Company Mr. Sergey Stelniakovich, CEO of the "Ukrainian Highways", State Joint-Stock Company, has visited the AvtoKrAZ Holding Company late January. 11.01.2011 AvtoKrAZ announced increase in output 3,6 times December proved as the most successful month of last year for AvtoKrAZ: 191 trucks have rolled off assembly line at automobile plant, key enterprise of the holding company; this is three times more than during the same period in 2009 and two times more than in preceding month. 06.01.2011 Clear way for the KrAZ H30.0E chassis cab to Russia At the end of 2010, the KrAZ H30.0E four-axle chassis cab powered by the YaMZ-6581.10 400 h.p. engine has successfully passed certification tests in Dmitrov proving ground (Russian Federation). The truck units and braking efficiency have undergone rigorous testing, in addition, the truck has been tested for external noise, emissions etc. 28.12.2010 AvtoKrAZ announced delivery of the next lot of trucks At the end of December, AvtoKrAZ delivered the KrAZ-6322 Soldier off road trucks (18 units) to Ukrainian Army. The number of trucks that were previously delivered amounts to 103 units. 22.12.2010 "GVardia-500": AvtoKrAZ on the top of ranking list The organizers of All-Ukrainian Ranking Program “GVardiya. 500 richest companies of Ukraine» have announced the results of ranking. According to the operating results, AvtoKrAZ has been ranked 165 among the richest companies of Ukraine and second in the branch rating of the best Ukrainian automakers. 14.12.2010 The KrAZ trucks to operate in Philippines In mid-December AvtoKrAZ was visited by representatives of HANWA Co., LTD, the largest multinational corporation in Japan. The company carries on business in the field of sales (vehicles and industrial equipment). 08.12.2010 AvtoKrAZ announces increase in output and sales This November AvtoKrAZ Holding Company has manufactured 106 vehicles, this quantity exceeds twice the quantity of vehicles built in the same month in 2009. 24.11.2010 The KrAZ H23.0 chassis cab – the third vehicle in new promising generation of Kremenchug trucks Expanding its lineup of promising generation, AvtoKrAZ Holding Company, has built a new KrAZ H23.0 chassis cab 6x4. The new model, as preceding vehicles, the KrAZ C20.0 dump truck and the KrAZ H12.0 chassis cab, is cabover provided with own-produced frame and panel cab consisting of tubular structure and fiberglass panels. 23.11.2010 AvtoKrAZ exhibited its vehicles at AvtoDorExpo 2010 AvtoKrAZ Holding Company participated in 8th International Specialized Exhibition “AvtoDorExpo 2010”, the biggest event of motor industry, that took place November 16-18 in the ACCO Exhibition Centre in Kiev. 22.11.2010 The KrAZ H12.0 chassis cab debut at “Kommuntech 2010” AvtoKrAZ Holding Company participated in 8th International Specialized Exhibition “Kommuntech 2010” that took place November 9-12 in the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev. 10.11.2010 AvtoKrAZ receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification On 8 October 2010, AvtoKrAZ became a holder of the certificate proving that quality management system meets ISO 9001:2008 requirements. 09.11.2010 AvtoKrAZ announces consecutive increase in output This October 83 vehicles rolled off assembly line at Kremenchug plant, principal enterprise of AvtoKrAZ. 01.11.2010 The KrAZ H12.0 chassis cab – new promising generation of the KrAZ vehicles AvtoKrAZ is expanding its lineup of new promising generation of the KrAZ trucks. The KrAZ H12.0 two-axle chassis cab 4x2 has been built after the KrAZ C20.0 dump truck 6x4, a base model of the fifth family. The cabover chassis cab has similar cab as the KrAZ C20.0, of frame and panel type. 30.10.2010 The KrAZ-5233 Special Forces recommended for passing into service in Ukrainian army The KrAZ-5233BE Special Forces 4x4 has successfully passed tests to be in operational service in Ukrainian army. 25.10.2010 The KrAZ-5233HE right-hand drive truck In mid-October, AvtoKrAZ built the KrAZ-5233HE vehicle, the first serial two-axle off-the-road right-hand drive truck. All-wheel drive chassis cab 4x4 is powered by the YaMZ-238ДЕ2 V-engine 8 cylinders 330 h.p., Euro-3, the 9JS150 two-range 9-speed gearbox and double disc clutch. 18.10.2010 The KrAZ-65055 dump trucks used at construction site of water reservoirs in Uzbekistan On October 13-15 took place an inspection of the KrAZ-65055 trucks AvtoKrAZ built under the contract for Unitary enterprise “Tupolanggidrokurilish”. Acceptance was made by customer’s representatives headed by M.Urozov, Tupolanggidrokurilish motor carrier head. 12.10.2010 TIR 2010: AvtoKrAZ exhibited the KrAZ C20.0 dump truck of new generation Holding Company AvtoKrAZ participated in the 6th International TIR Freight and Commercial Vehicle Show which took place October 5-8 in the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev. 08.10.2010 Book “The KrAZ dump tucks” comes in the market “The KrAZ dump tucks”, mostly, is the first encyclopedia dedicated to domestic truck history. 05.10.2010 AvtoKrAZ announces increased sales September appears to be the most successful month of current year for AvtoKrAZ: 135 units were delivered to customers. 04.10.2010 Development of relations between AvtoKrAZ and Indonesia At instigation of Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Ukraine, Mrs. Dra Nining Suningsih Rochadiat, “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company was visited, at the end of September, by the Indonesian delegation composed of Mr. Duyoto Suntani, the president of World Peace Committee, Mr. Putu Gede, the Extraordinary Counselor (commerce) and group of Indonesian businesspersons. 30.09.2010 Peruvian Armed Forces Command visits AvtoKrAZ On September 28, representatives of the Peruvian Armed Forces Command visited AvtoKrAZ Holding Company. During the visit, they got familiar with the enterprise, its history and products the company manufactures. 29.09.2010 KrAZ special vehicles for Metinvest Holding AvtoKrAZ designed and manufactured jointly with Velmach-Ukraina a specialized vehicle KrAZ-65053 with the AMCO-VEBA 809T/2S (Italy) load handling system. The trucks were received by customers at the end of September, 2010. 20.09.2010 KrAZ САРМ-В was demonstrated to the Ukrainian rescue officers On 16 of September, Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” took part in the rescue technique exhibition held within the scope of the demonstration special tactical training of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Pyatikhatki village, Kiev region, in the training area of State Enterprise “Mobile Rescue Center”. 15.09.2010 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” is among the leaders of Ukrainian economics Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” is among three leaders of the International Economic Rating “Top League”. Second seat of honor in “Top 10” rating – large enterprises (with a number of employees more than 251 persons) - was taken by the Company according to the primary standard industrial classification of economic activities KVED “34.10.0” – “Automobile production” – according to the last two year results. Being a leader in its economic activity, Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has got a status “Enterprise of year 2010”. 03.09.2010 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has increased its output and sales This August, Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” produced 74 units of KrAZ vehicles that’s four times more than the analogous index of August 2009. 02.09.2010 HC “AvtoKrAZ” has successfully undergone the recertification audit of the quality control system against the international standard ISO 9001:2008 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has successfully undergone the recertification audit of the quality control system against the requirements of new international standard ISO 9001:2008. 12.08.2010 In 2010, Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” will supply about 500 KrAZ trucks to the Russian customer Intensive work of the Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” on trucks quality improvement, variability of promoting and financial instruments allowed the company, in spite of depression, to have its Russian infrastructure maintained and ensure sales in 2010 positively developed. Thus, compared with 2009 when about 50 trucks were sold to Russia, and beginning from this January, sales volume has logically increased from 15 trucks in January up to 40 units in July. Totally, from the beginning of 2010, there have been supplied 152 trucks to the Russian customer. 14.07.2010 General Director of HC “AvtoKrAZ” is among the 20 best Ukrainians in security and defense-industrial sector General Director of HC “AvtoKrAZ” Sergey Sazonov is among Ukrainians whose personal contribution to the development of defense-industrial sector is significant. 09.07.2010 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” received foresters On the 6 of July, on initiative of State Committee of Forestry of Ukraine, Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” hold a seminar-meeting wherein the heads of forestries from 14 regions of Ukraine, the management of “AvtoKrAZ”, “KrAZ Leasing” and “Velmash Ukraina” companies and “Finance and Credit” Bank took part. The heads of forestries have met to discuss the questions on increasing economical efficiency of forest harvesting where timber lorries are of great importance. 07.07.2010 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” keeps on production upgrading In spite of financial and economic crisis resulted in considerable restrictions for Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” to upgrade its production, Kremenchug automobile plant keeps on implementing advanced technologies and modern high-performance equipment. 02.07.2010 “AvtoKrAZ” has produced a special-purpose vehicle for Ministry of Emergency Situations of Ukraine On request of Ministry of Emergency Situations of Ukraine, Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has designed and produced a special-purpose emergency rescue heavy-duty vehicle (CAPM) based on the all-wheel drive vehicle of high cross-country ability KrAZ-63221. Kremenchug automobile plant had not produced such special-purpose vehicles before. 01.07.2010 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has increased its output fivefold The balance of work of the Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” in the first part of 2010 has been proved by the truck sales forecast made by the Company’s sales departments. 29.06.2010 New book “KrAZ dump trucks” published On 27th of June, 2010, Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ’ presented the new book “KrAZ dump trucks” written by V.Levsky, deputy chief designer, S.Sazonov? General Director, M.Shelepenkov, road test section head. 29.06.2010 “KrAZ-2010” traditional Motor Show On 27th of June 2010, the traditional sixth edition of the Motor Show “KrAZ-2010” was held as part of festive events dedicated to celebration of Youth Day. 28.06.2010 Development of foundry and heat-treatment production at AvtoKrAZ In May 2010 in course of redeployment carried out by “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company foundry and heat-treatment production was founded on the base of steel foundry, heat-treatment plant, maintenance shop, chief metallurgist department and foundry management development. 10.06.2010 The KrAZ timber trucks demonstrated to Ukrainian forestry management In late May, Nikolai Shershun, recently appointed head of the State forestry committee, called forest managers into visiting session of Board of Forestry in the region of Rovno. 07.06.2010 The new KrAZ C20.0 premiere took place in Russia The 11th edition of the International Specialized Exhibition “Building machinery and technologies-2010” was held at the international exhibition centre “Crocus-Expo”, Moscow, on 1st-5th June 2010. 28.05.2010 The KrAZ trucks successfully passed inspection In May 2010, MOD representatives from North Africa country came to “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company to inspect the next batch of trucks to be delivered. 27.05.2010 AvtoKrAZ to unveil an innovative KrAZ C20.0 dump truck The 11th edition of the International Specialized Exhibition “Building machinery and technologies-2010” will open its doors at the exhibition centre “Crocus-Expo”, Moscow, on 1st-5th June 2010. 20.05.2010 The KrAZ-6322 right-hand drive trucks shipped “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company shipped the first production batch of the military KrAZ-6322 right-hand drive trucks in mid-May, 2010. 14.05.2010 Trials on the KrAZ truck For the first time in the history of domestic automobile industry a video game developed by 1C-Avalon, the largest Russian video game publisher, developer and distributor, features the KrAZ truck. 29.04.2010 “Krazy-crocodile” – “Best DemoCar” A first stage of styling and auto sound competition “EMMA 2010” took place on April 24th and 25th in Kozak Palace, Zaporozhye, to the pleasure of all fans of auto sound, styling, speed maneuvering, and all those who like vehicles. 27.04.2010 KrAZ T17.0EX has good future in Russia 10th edition of International Specialized Exhibition of Commercial Vehicles “ComTrans-2010” was held in Moscow April 20th -24th, it is the most important event in the domain of transport and ambitious exhibition in the former Soviet republics in terms of number of visitors, participants and exhibition area. 21.04.2010 AvtoKrAZ’s general meeting of shareholders took place AvtoKrAZ’s general meeting of shareholders took place on April 21, 2010. 14.04.2010 “AvtoKrAZ” to show its newly-designed truck at “ComTrans-2010” “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company jointly with “RusKrAZ”, its official importer in Russia, has announced participation in International Exhibition of Commercial Vehicles “ComTrans-2010”; it is a very ambitious exhibition in the former Soviet republics and Eastern Europe countries. 09.04.2010 “AvtoKrAZ” shows sales growth In 2009 “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company, as all the world automakers, amid the global financial crisis, failed to reach sales goals: 654 units of KrAZ trucks were delivered to customers which accounts for 20% of the planned sales volume. 28.01.2010 Ambassador of Indonesia in Ukraine visited “AvtoKrAZ” On January, 28, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Indonesia in Ukraine, Mrs. Nining Suningsih Rochadiat, has visited “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company. 18.01.2010 General Director of AvtoKrAZ Holding Company named among top three most successful managers “ГVardiya” rating magazine appraised professionalism of the most successful managers of the best Ukrainian companies and presented aces of aces and the best top-managers - “Gvardiya rukovoditeley– 2008”. 11.01.2010 A trying year for “AvtoKrAZ” World financial crisis hitting hardest automotive industry adversely affected company’s trading results in 2009: execution of the contracts signed at the start of the year was postponed to the second half of the year. 05.01.2010 Russian Federation clears the way for the KrAZ trucks In conformity with the Amendments №12 to the special technical regulations “On hazardous emissions” adopted on 26 November 2009 and the procedure worked out by the Committee of the Russian Federation for standardization, “AvtoKrAZ” HC extended the expiration date of earlier delivered “Vehicle type approval” concerning 10 KrAZ models and 4 chassis provided with YaMZ-238ДЕ2 engine. 15.12.2009 Active engineering development of KrAZ C20.0 continues The Kremenchug automobile plant, the head enterprise of Holding company “AvtoKrAZ” carries out active engineering development of the first prototype sample of KrAZ C20.0 dump truck with a brand new for KrAZ “cabin above engine” design layout. 10.12.2009 Azerbaijan has purchased new KrAZ chassis for oil-and-gas complex Within the first days of December of the current year Holding company “AvtoKrAZ” has shipped to Azerbaijan the first batch of KrAZ vehicles manufactured under the tender that has been won this year. 09.12.2009 KrAZ – a traditional choice of Turkmenistan The market of Turkmenistan remains to be a traditional one for Holding company “AvtoKrAZ”. 07.12.2009 KrAZ logging equipment is popular among the Russian lumbermen Starting from the second half-year period the demand for KrAZ logging equipment has considerably grown. 02.12.2009 KrAZ logging equipment is required by forestry of Ukraine Within the framework of the regular regional board that took place on 27th of November by Chernigov regional administration of forest and hunting sector based on Chernigov forestry, KrAZ-6233M6 log carrier equipped with manipulator OMTL 70-01 manufactured by Velmash-Ukraine (Kharkov) demonstrated its operation. 25.11.2009 Public utilities require KrAZ special-purpose equipment From 10th to 13th November the International Exhibition Center in Kiev hosted VII International special-purpose exhibition “Communtech-2009” organized by the Ministry for Municipal Housing Economy Issues under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Cities and Communities association. 24.11.2009 Holding company “AvtoKrAZ” according to the results of rating drawn up by the auditing firm Deloitte has entered the list of 500 leading companies of Central and Eastern Europe. 23.11.2009 Experts from Congo complete their training at AvtoKrAZ A group of technical experts from the Democratic Republic of Congo has completed training at the premises of Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” in terms of KrAZ vehicles operation, maintenance and repair. 13.11.2009 “GVardiya-500”: AvtoKrAZ among the three leaders of the industry According to the results of the All-Ukrainian rating program “GVardiya 500 richest companies of Ukraine” Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” was the 85th in the general rating of the most profitable companies of Ukraine. 11.11.2009 AvtoKrAZ gradually restores its positions In the second half of 2009 Holding company “AvtoKrAZ” has started to execute the contracts concluded at the beginning of the year. 29.10.2009 AvtoKrAZ takes part in AutoPROm.UA-2009 On 27th of October Holding company “AvtoKrAZ” took part in the II International conference on development of the automobile industry of Ukraine AutoPROm.ua. 27.10.2009 AvtoKrAZ has successfully ratified conformance of quality management system to requirements of ISO 9001:2000 standard Holding company “AvtoKrAZ” has successfully passed the scheduled audit inspection of the acting quality management system with respect to conformance to ISO 9001:2000 requirements. 19.10.2009 New operation manual of KrAZ vehicles Starting from October 2009 all customer-shipped KrAZ vehicles are completed with a new Operation Manual. 05.10.2009 AvtoKrAZ reequips Ministry of Emergency Situations with high-performance emergency rescue equipment From 30th September to 2nd October the International Exhibition Center of Kiev hosted VIII International Forum “Protection Technology 2009” organized by the Ukrainian Ministry of Emergency Situations and Population Protection from Chernobyl Disaster Aftermaths. 29.09.2009 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” celebrates Machinery Day On 25-26 of September Holding company “AvtoKrAZ” celebrated its professional holiday – Machinery Day. 25.09.2009 KrAZ-6233M6 meets all requirements of forestry On 23d of September, within the framework of the international specialized exhibition “Lesdrevmash-2009” in Kiev, the contest of workmanship “The best operator of hydraulic manipulator – 2009” took place. 21.09.2009 Truck tractor KrAZ T17 EX Burlak – winner of “MAF-2009” From 15th to 18th of September Moscow hosted the International Motor Transport Forum-2009. 10.09.2009 Poltava Auto Aggregate Plant enters the market of Vietnam On the 8th of September the Poltava Auto Aggregate Plant (PAAP) – one of the Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” enterprises - shipped its production to Vietnam. 09.09.2009 AvtoKrAZ invites to MAF-2009 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” together with the official importer of KrAZ vehicles in Russia – RusKrAZ company will take part in the International Automobile Conference (MAF) on 15.09.09-18.09.09 at the International Exhibition Centre “Crocus Expo”, Moscow. 08.09.2009 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” organizes its own foundry The main enterprise of “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company – the Kremenchug Automobile Plant alongside with aggregate, assembly and tool production has organized its own foundry. 26.08.2009 KrAZ vehicles are employed in Egypt In the middle of August of the current year AvtoKrAZ shipped the first batch of KrAZ vehicles to the Armament Command of the Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Defense. 17.08.2009 AvtoKrAZ invites to Interavto-2009 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” together with the official importer of KrAZ vehicles in Russia – RusKrAZ company will take part in the 5th International Automobile Exhibition “Interavto-2009” that will be held on 26.08.09 – 30.08.09 at the International Exhibition Centre “Crocus Expo”, Moscow 28.07.2009 Odessa chooses KrAZ-Krazy Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” took part in the 2nd stage of the Ukrainian Tuning and Autosound Championship that was held in Odessa on 25th -26th of July. 27.07.2009 KrAZ vehicles for agriculture of Ukraine Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” presented its vehicles at the biggest in Ukraine exhibition of farming machinery «All-Ukrainian Day of Field – 2009” that was held on 23d -24th of July in Mayskoye village of Dnepropetrovsk region. 24.07.2009 Forestry needs KrAZ vehicles Within the framework of carrying the board of Sumy Regional Management of Forest and Hunting Sector that took place on 21st of July 2009 the heads of forestry in Sumy region and of regional management were demonstrated the operation of log carrier road-trains KrAZ-6233M6 and Ural-4320 with manipulators OMTL 70-02 by “Velmash Ukraine”. 20.07.2009 Anti-crisis KrAZ dump truck Among the new products being the upgraded version of the production vehicles the design engineers of the Kremenchug Automobile Plant have developed a vehicle for low-budget consumers. 01.07.2009 New cabover dump truck KrAZ C20.0 is a “star” of “KrAZ-2009” Motor Show Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” held its traditional fifth “KrAZ-2009” Motor Show in Kremenchug, on June, 28, 2009. 16.06.2009 Landowners need the heavy-duty KrAZ vehicles Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has traditionally presented its vehicles at the “AGRO-2009” International Exhibition Fair held from June, 11 till June, 14. 09.06.2009 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” is one of the leaders in Ukrainian economy Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” is one of the leaders of the International Economic Rating “The League of the Best”. According to the total nomination points such as “Maximum Export Volume”, “The Best Export Growth Dynamics”, “Diversification Leader”, “The Best Export Geography”, the Company has taken the honorary fourth place in Ukraine among the 16 rate recognized, best national companies. 05.06.2009 Special-purpose KrAZ trucks took part in the large-scale training exercises “Dnestr-2009” of Ministry of Emergency Situations In the end of May, in Ataki village, Chernovitskaya oblast’, there were held training exercises “Dnestr-2009” of Ministry of Emergency Situations led by Vladimir Shandra, MES Minister. Prospecting works and salvage and rescue operations were tested in the flood. 25.05.2009 “AvtoKrAZ” and “Finansy and Credit” bank’s initiative If you can not win a crisis economically, let motor rally to do it, - said “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company and “Finance and Credit” bank and organized on the 16th of May, 2009, anticrisis motor rally with participation of the outstanding representatives of the domestic automotive industry. 14.05.2009 “AvtoKrAZ” restored legendary Katyusha. The day before Victory Day Governor of Poltava region, V.Asadchev, asked “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company managers to render assistance in restoration of the Monument to Soviet Warriors in Dikanka village. 05.05.2009 Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” will demonstrate its production at the “TIR-2009” Motor Show. From May, 27 till May, 31, in the International Exhibition Centre, in Kiev (Brovarkiy prospect, 15), HC “AvtoKrAZ” will demonstrate its production at the “TIR-2009” International Motor Show for trucks and commercial automobiles. 28.04.2009 “Krazy-crocodile” is champion. A first stage of styling and auto sound competition “EMMA 2009” took place from 25 to 26 of April in Kharkov’ sports palace to the pleasure of all fans of auto sound, styling, speed maneuvering, extreme biking and those who like beautiful vehicles. 15.04.2009 KrAZ will cope with any emergency. “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company was visited on April 14, 2009, by the Deputy Minister for Emergency Situations and Population protection from Chernobyl’ disaster consequences, V.Baranchuk, Deputy Director of the Department for material and technical support, A.Volodin, Head of Chief Administration of the Ministry for Emergency Situations in Poltava region, A. Orlikovskiy, principal engineer of “Pojspetsmash”, A.Redkach. 13.04.2009 Another container ship launched at “Zaliv shipyard”. Launching of the container ship with cargo carrying capacity of 7800 tons and gross load of 2058 tons took place in late March at the “Zaliv” shipbuilding yard, partner of “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company. 10.04.2009 First domestic heavy duty truck celebrates its 50th anniversary! On the 10th of April, 1959, outstanding event in the history of the automotive industry of Ukraine took place. 13.03.2009 “Swedbank” bankers are astonished by high production technologies of KrAZ In order to get familiar with the production of the KrAZ heavy-duty trucks and to study new kinds of cooperation, on the 11th of March, “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company was visited by the representatives of the Ukrainian branch bank of “Swedbank” and Johan van Shoting and Mets Malmstrem, the vice-presidents of leading bank in Stockholm (Sweden). 11.02.2009 Visit of “Scania” representatives to Poltava Auto Aggregate plant On February 8, 2009, Poltava Auto Aggregate plant, a part of “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company, was visited by the delegation of Ukrainian and Polish representative offices of “Scania”, world known manufacturer of heavy duty trucks and buses. 09.02.2009 Master class at “AvtoKrAZ” On February 6, 2009, at Kremenchug automobile plant, the parent enterprise of “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company, official presentation of the “KrAZ Rally Raid Team” first women’s team preparing for “Rally Aicha des Gazelles”, annual rally raid slated for March, 2009, was held. Master class on the KrAZ-5322BE-086-Д10 all-terrain vehicle was carried out by Vassiliy Rostotskiy, five times champion of Ukraine, at “Europe” proving ground, situated beyond the city limits. Test runs were carried out by Anna Sukhobrus, third-year student of Taras Shevchenko National University, who was selected and approved by project managers as second pilot of the women’s crew. 20.01.2009 General Director of “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company is among the most successful managers “ГVardiya” rating magazine jointly with edition expert council appraised professionalism of the most successful managers of the best Ukrainian companies presented aces of aces - “Gvardiya rukovoditeley– 2008”. 08.01.2009 “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company withstood recession in 2008 World financial crisis affected to some degree operation of “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company. Production volume development for 10 months compared with the same period in 2007 amounts to 101%, though sales goal were not achieved in 2008. Production output decrease had taken place in November and December. As a consequence slowdown in the rates of production compared with 2007 makes up 13%. The crisis affected terms of execution of delivery contracts and for this reason performance of large part of them was postponed until the first quarter of 2009. 29.12.2008 KrAZ and women drivers brave Sahara “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company will provide the KrAZ-5322BE-086-Д10 truck for the participation in an annual rally-raid which will be held from March 14 till 28, 2009, in the Moroccan Sahara desert. 24.11.2008 Technical upgrade continues at “AvtoKrAZ” Following technical upgrade program for 2008 “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company pursues technical upgrade by implementing new effective equipment. Thus, new technologies area of plant press room has been equipped with another modern machine – “Amada” LC 1212b IV NT laser cutting machine (Japan). Earlier the machines from this world-famous Japanese manufacturer had been already installed in the pant workshops. “Amada” laser cutting and bending machines proved to provide high quality of metal machining. 20.11.2008 “AvtoKrAZ” reduced overall production The financial and economic crisis has had a negative effect on the operation of “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company. Though, volume production development for the 9 months period of 2008, as compared to the same period of last year, has reached 107%, and for the 10 months period – 101%, in November it will probably decrease. 13.11.2008 “AvtoKrAZ” – National Academy of Sciences: towards mutually beneficial cooperation “AvtoKrAZ” has established cooperation with the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the National Academy of Sciences. This alliance in which both parties are interested opens prospects for the Kremenchug automobile plant in terms of the KrAZ vehicles quality improvement through the implementation of new scientific technologies. 10.11.2008 “AvtoKrAZ” successfully confirmed quality management system compliance with international standards Quality management system implemented at “AvtoKrAZ” Holding Company has successfully passed scheduled auditing to meet ISO 9001: 2000 international standard requirements. 04.11.2008 KrAZ vehicles conform to high standard requirements of Russia HC “AvtoKrAZ” is carrying out constant work to increase the quality of the manufactured vehicles. As Russia is the most mass importer of the Ukrainian vehicles, at the end of October the production was examined with respect to KrAZ conformance to standards acting in the Russian Federation. The Kremenchug automobile plant was inspected by the experts of the world-known Central Research-and-Development Automobile and Auto-Motor Institute (NAMI, Moscow) and Reasearch-and-Development Center for Equipment Testing and Development (NIZIAMT, Dmitrov). Professionalism of the experts working in the most famous world-wide certification centers doesn’t need any advertising. 27.10.2008 «The GVardiya- 500»: HC«AvtoKrAz» is among the rating leaders The results of All-Ukrainian Rating Program “The GVardiya. The 500 richest companies of Ukraine» have been summarized. According to the results of experts and representatives of the core state bodies assessment Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” in the general branch-wise rating of the richest Ukrainian companies has made a confident step ahead, having considerably improved its rates in comparison with the last year by climbing the 56 position out of the 130. 21.10.2008 KrAZ vehicle is among the best rescue equipment At the VII International Exhibition Forum «Protection Technology-2008» that took place in Kiev early October Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has introduced the tank truck АC-40 on chassis KrAZ-5233НЕ – a special-purpose vehicle intended to eliminate emergencies. 16.10.2008 Job appointment By order of Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” General Director Styogantseva Dina Valentinovna has been appointed press secretary. 14.10.2008 Militaries of Angola have visited "AvtoKrAZ" According to the results of PRODVIZHENIE contest which was held within the framework of the International automobile exhibition "Interauto-2008", the dump truck KrAZ-65055-064-02 was announced the winner in "The best special vehicle of the exhibition" nomination. 22.09.2008 Stakhanov Wagon Works has launched a new model of cement-carrier hopper JSC "Stakhanov Wagon Works" (SWW) which forms a part of Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" has designed a new model of 19-969 cement-carrier hopper. The new product was certified by the Federal railroad transport certification register. 11.09.2008 KrAZ trucks will be presented to the visitors of Kiev motor show "TIR-2008" On 16-18 September HC "AvtoKrAZ" will present its products on the 4th International trucks and commercial vehicles show TIR'2008 which will take place on the territory of the International exhibition centre (15, Brovarskoy Prospekt, Kiev). 10.09.2008 KrAZ vehicles will fight the flood in western Ukraine Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" dispatched 16 dump trucks KrAZ-6510-052 with 6x4 wheel arrangement and 15-ton payload, equipped with the platform of 8.5 m3 capacity to the Defense Ministry of Ukraine. 08.09.2008 "AvtoKrAZ" invites to visit the International Motor Transport forum in Moscow On 9-12 September 2008 the International exhibition centre "Krokus-Expo" (Moscow) will host the 4th International motor transport forum where HC "AvtoKrAZ" will present its products. 02.09.2008 KrAZ-65055 is the best special vehicle of "Interauto-2008" According to the results of PRODVIZHENIE contest which was held within the framework of the International automobile exhibition "Interauto-2008", the dump truck KrAZ-65055-064-02 was announced the winner in "The best special vehicle of the exhibition" nomination. 25.08.2008 Stakhanov Dumpcar is the best national product of Ukraine On the 20th of August 2008 rewarding of the winners of All-Ukrainian contest-exhibition "The best national product 2008" took place in the National exhibition complex "Expocenter of Ukraine". According to the results of this contest the mainline dumpcar of 31-945 model manufactured by Stakhanov Car-building Works got the highest mark of the expert commission in the nomination "Production and modernization of vehicles, equipment and spare parts". 22.08.2008 "AvtoKrAZ" invites to visit "Interauto-2008" From the 27th till 31st August 2008 the International exhibition centre "Krokus Expo" (65-66 km of Moscow MKAD Ring Road) will host the 4-th International automobile exhibition "Interauto-2008", where Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" in cooperation with "RusKrAZ", official importer of KrAZ vehicles in Russia, will present... 14.08.2008 "AvtoKrAZ" sold a record number of vehicles in july In July 2008 HC "AvtoKrAZ" marketed 457 KrAZ vehicles and assembly sets (knocked down vehicles for delivery to assembly plants) - a record number for the current year. Thus, the company increased its sales index as compared with the same period of the last year by 26%. 29.07.2008 "KrAZ" brand is one of the ukrainian most expensive brands According to results of the rating presented by the Ukrainian Rating Agency in cooperation with "Galitskie Kontrakty" publishing house, "KrAZ" brand took the 37th place in the list of 200 best Ukrainian brands. In the branch rating "KrAZ" ranks №3. 25.07.2008 Progressive equipment means 100% quality Increasing the output of KrAZ vehicles, HC "AvtoKrAZ" intensively modernizes production by implementing progressive technologies and high-performance equipment in its manufacturing process. 21.07.2008 "AvtoKrAZ" has been visited by the Ambassador of Pakistan in Ukraine The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Pakistan in Ukraine Mr. Gazanfar Ali Khan paid a visit to Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" in order to get acquainted with the vehicles produced and negotiate cooperation possibilities in terms of deliveries to the market of Pakistan of KrAZ automobile equipment and spare parts. 16.07.2008 KrAZ has showed its best in Nizhniy Tagil Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" demonstrated its vehicles at the international exhibition of armament, military equipment and ammunition "Russian exhibition of armament" that took place from 9th to 12th of July in Nizhniy Tagil. 14.07.2008 "AvtoKrAZ" has increased its automobile production in the first half of 2008 Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ' has increased its output of vehicles and assembly sets (knocked down vehicles for delivery to assembly plants) up to 21191 units that is 305 units more than for 6 months of 2007. 08.07.2008 KrAZ-peacemakers have arrived to the point of destination As it was mentioned earlier in February 2008 Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" has won a tender for supply of 15 vehicles for the benefit of the National Police of Indonesia within the framework of the UN peace-support mission in Sudan. 01.07.2008 "AvtoKrAZ" has presented the city with the motor-show "KrAZ-2008" On the 28th of June, the Constitution Date of Ukraine, the motor show "KrAZ-2008"organized by Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" in Kremenchug took place for the fourth time. The central square - Pobeda Square - hosted an impressive exposition of 33 KrAZ vehicles, both production and historical ones. Visitors of the motor-show were also introduced a special armored carrier "Dozor-D" and BTR-4 by Morozov Design Engineering Department (Kharkiv) and missile launchers of the Kremenchug Rocket Artillery Regiment, retro-vehicles of the Zaporozhye Motor Club "Faeton" and the Kremenchug Club "Megamet", as well as motorcycles. 08.06.2008 New capabilities for builders A new truck crane by the Yurgin machine-building plant KC-65720 has appeared. It is based on the automobile chassis KrAZ-63221 (6x6) and has 40 tons payload. State acceptance tests have been successfully carried out and large-scale production has been launched. 03.06.2008 Announcement! KRAZ DEALERS ATTENTION AvtoKrAZ Holding Company provides training courses for technical staff of all KrAZ trucks dealers. The 5-days course starting in the mid. August 2008 will benefit all current dealers and their technical employees who are interested in getting more knowledge about peculiarities of KrAZ trucks operating and servicing. 21.05.2008 KrAZ at "Autostrada Polska 2008" From 14th to 16th of May Holding company "AvtoKrAZ" and his partner "Autokraz Polska" - its exclusive representative on the territory of Poland - represented its products at the 14th International fair of equipment and technology in the road construction "Autostrada Polska 2008" (Kielce, Poland). 08.04.2008 KrAZ vehicles will watch over the order in Nigeria The first consignment of 25 KrAZ-5133BE-016 cross-country vehicles with wheel arrangement 4x4 was forwarded to the National police of Nigeria. 07.04.2008 KrAZ has gained the affection of SOFEX-2008 attendees The Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" took part at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX), held from the 31st of March till the 3rd of April in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, under the auspices of the King Abdullah II and with the assistance of Jordanian armed forces command. 25.03.2008 Indonesian policemen have visited "AvtoKrAZ" The Indonesian delegation has visited the Holding Company "AvtoKrAZ" for the purpose of technical inspection of KrAZ vehicles which are to be supplied to the peacekeeping contingent of Indonesian National Police in Sudan. 13.03.2008 Truck KrAZ has been certified in Saudi Arabia Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” has successfully completed the certification of the dump truck KrAZ-65055 (6x4) in Saudi Arabia. 27.02.2008 The KrAZ trucks will be used in the peace-support mission AvtoKrAZ Holding Company has won the tender for delivery of KrAZ-6322 heavy-duty four-wheel drive vehicles of different modifications announced by the National Police in Indonesia. These trucks will be on service as part of the UNO peace-support mission in Sudan. 22.02.2008 Ukrainian Army’s truck fleet has been replenished by new KrAZ vehicles Holding Company “AvtoKrAZ” handed over the first lot of 15 KrAZ-6322 off-road vehicles to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
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