At the Izhevsk automobile plant, an executives-and-staff briefing was held to outline what lies ahead for workers in the coming months. The plant director, Denis Nosov, addressed the large workforce and laid out the plans already announced, confirming that the production of auto parts would continue. Specifically, the operations tied to stamping and plastics would keep running, ensuring a steady flow of components for ongoing production lines.
These divisions will persist in manufacturing parts for the Lada Vesta and Lada Granta families, while also being asked to inject fresh momentum into innovation and broaden the catalog of produced parts. The commitment is clear: maintain momentum, expand capabilities, and accelerate development where it makes sense for the product lineup.
Additionally, the plant will reveal a new organizational element: the decision was to form a single repair unit tasked with maintaining the current production facilities. This update is noted by the company’s union in its VKontakte post, signaling a streamlined approach to facility upkeep and uptime.
Looking further ahead, the primary objective centers on advancing a promising model, specifically an electric variant of the Lada Largus bus. Staff will also be engaged in the relocation of the Lada Vesta family to the Togliatti site, aligning with broader corporate planning. It is recalled that AVTOVAZ leadership decided to postpone the release of the Vesta and prioritize the introduction of the e-Largus modification in Izhevsk in early August.
- The government of Udmurtia believes that the e-Largus will see strong demand across the republic’s commercial sectors, underscoring regional confidence in the project.
- Information about these developments can be found on Odnoklassniki under the social feed “Behind the Wheel.”
These strategic moves reflect AVTOVAZ’s approach to balancing continuity with modernization, ensuring existing models receive sustained support while committing resources to electrification and geographic realignments that support long-term efficiency and market responsiveness.
In summary, the Izhevsk plant is shaping a path that preserves critical production capabilities, expands the range of components manufactured in house, and positions the company to capitalize on the growing demand for electric commercial vehicles. The ongoing collaboration between factory management, the workforce, and the regional authorities signals a coordinated effort to sustain jobs while driving forward a more electrified product portfolio for the North American and Canadian markets, as well as global partners. The overarching plan emphasizes continuity for current model families, targeted modernization, and the strategic relocation of certain activities to optimize global supply chains and production throughput.