Downtime at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Rus plant in St. Petersburg has been extended, with the company signaling a summer pause in July. Latest reports indicate that the assembly lines will stay idle through June 30, followed by a vacation window from July 4 to July 17, according to Fontanka.ru which cites a letter sent to workers. In the best-case scenario, operations could resume on July 18.
Similarly, all production at the Hyundai WIA engine plant has halted, and downtime at other suppliers has been extended for the same period. The source notes that the management at the St. Petersburg Hyundai plant has assured employees that the brand does not plan to abandon the Russian market, and there are no plans to cut shifts or staff levels.
There is also a possibility that the plant may remain idle through the end of the year. If that occurs, employee benefits amounting to two thirds of their salary would continue, with online training options available that come with a bonus. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing produces a wide range of Hyundai models, including the Solaris, which has been a top seller in the region. The plant has been a notable part of the local automotive landscape for more than a decade, marking a significant milestone in the company’s regional footprint.
- In March, Nissan’s Russian factory shut down for a year.
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