In the Russian automaker Nissan plant in St. Petersburg, June 2, 2009, an official launch of the conveyor assembly Teana sedans and SUV X-Trail. This is the fourth plant in the Leningrad region to produce foreign cars. The opening ceremony of the enterprise visited Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, St. Petersburg Governor Valentina Matvienko and the president of Nissan Motor Carlos Ghosn. The history of setting up a plant opened three years ago, when in April 2006, LLC "Nissan Motor Rus voiced a desire to organize the production of its cars in Russia. Already in June the same year the Japanese company has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Russia and the administration of St. Petersburg. In winter 2007, the investment project for construction was granted the status of strategic and six months later, in July, the ceremony of laying the first foundation stone of the plant. Construction was completed last year, and in February 2009 on a new Nissan plant was test build the first machines. Attended the ceremony, Vladimir Putin held on the factory workshops, demonstrating the assembly process. In his speech, the Prime Minister said that the Russian government would support any investment, especially this will involve direct investment. "Priority will be given to projects in the field of innovative technologies", - said Russian Prime Minister. Putin noted that the open production has the potential for further expansion, given the fact that now the plant is used until only 1 / 3 squares. According to the Prime Minister, St. Petersburg is a good base for car production, as markets in Eastern Europe will be actively growing. St. Petersburg Governor Valentina Matvienko thanked the Nissan for a pleasant and fruitful partnership and called the opening of the plant response to global economic crisis. Matvienko said that the task of organizing the St. Petersburg Detroit realized. Nissan Motor president Carlos Ghosn said that Russia is the largest European market for the company and the fifth most important market in the world. He complained that cars Nissan, which will be assembled in Russia, the middle class is not available, and stated that the company plans to release a budget model. At the conclusion of the ceremony was presented to the first car Nissan Teana, descended from the new factory. The Prime Minister sat behind the wheel of a cherry business-class sedan, and the head of Nissan's located in the passenger seat, and together they drove a few meters in the shop. Following an honorary test drive Vladimir Putin issued a ruling: the car is beautiful and high quality. After the opening ceremony at the press conference, Carlos Ghosn announced plans for a budget sedan, a joint venture with Renault and AvtoVAZ. Will this machine is manufactured at the new plant is still unknown. "We want to compete on the market. Once we are ready to run this model. We will use all the features of our alliance, but most likely it will be out of St. Petersburg ", - said the head of Nissan Motor. President of the Japanese automaker has expressed confidence that, when Russia will recover after the crisis, this model will be in demand. He also said that over time, the Russian power plant could be expanded. According to Carlos Ghosn, in 2009, a drop in sales of new cars in Russia may reach 50%, resulting in sales of Nissan and will be halved. But this figure should not touch the proportion of brands on the market - 5,7%. General Director of "Nissan Manufacturing Rus Fujio Hosaka said that the company in the Leningrad region on a monthly basis will be issued 500-1000 Car Nissan Teana and 1000-2000 Nissan X-Trail. Production of the sedan has already begun, and the assembly crossover will start in three months. Number of vehicles collected will vary depending on market demand. Localization level of Teana 2 years was 15%, and later over 30%. Not rule out the possibility of export of Nissan cars assembled in Russia in the CIS countries, etc. The cost of Nissan cars assembled in Russia is not yet defined, while the company is studying the market conditions. All cars coming down the assembly line plant in St. Petersburg, will meet international standards Nissan Production Way, which are used in all enterprises of the company. Assembly plant of Japanese automaker Nissan is located in the new industrial zone in the Leningrad region. Total land area is 165 ha. The plot for the first stage is 35 hectares. At first, the plant will operate 750 people in one shift. After leaving the plant at full power output of 50 thousand cars per year. Investment of the project amounted to U.S. $ 200 million. Text: Olga Zabelkina. Photos: Olga Zabelkina.
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