OREANDA-NEWS. In October 2014, the Ulyanovskiy Automotive Plant will begin manufacturing the improved version of UAZ Patriot, the most popular SUV of its model range. "We are completing a large-scale work upgrading the technological chain and implementing the advanced methods for production of Patriot cars. Today, all conditions have been created to make high-quality products that meet the requirements of consumers," said Vadim Shvetsov, General Director of UAZ OJSC, during the countdown launch ceremony.

Mr. Shvetsov also added that UAZ is undergoing a full-scale modernization of its production facilities. This creates a modern enterprise, which is compact in terms of technology and logistics. "The development of industrial site involves major steps to transform the whole production facility in order to guarantee the high technological effectiveness in manufacturing the traditional model lineup and ensure the emergence of a new range of cars under the UAZ brand," commented Vadim Shvetsov.

The opening of the stele with the countdown clock symbolizes the readiness of the Ulyanovskiy Automotive Plant for a new stage of its development, in which the Russian auto giant will position itself as a modern, efficiently evolving automotive production business.

During the countdown launch ceremony, the representatives of the Ulyanovsk region government have stressed how important was the further development of UAZ as one of the core enterprises in the city. Today, the automotive plant makes a strong contribution to social and economic potential of the region. Historically, the company develops its cooperation ties by placing the orders with large enterprises, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The consolidated number of employees of the plant exceeds 12,000 people, which provides a strong support to the labor market of the Ulyanovsk region.