The manufacturer reported car production figures for September and for the first nine months of 2022. The company assembled 3,645 trucks in September and 32,255 since the start of the year, compared with 30,979 trucks produced during the same period in the previous year. The numbers demonstrate resilience as the plant leverages available capacity to bolster output even under economic pressure.
The Kamaz 5320 museum exhibit stands prominently, prepared to mark the factory’s anniversary in 2019. By 2022 the plant faced a strategic shift, partially returning to truck production in line with decisions dating back to the 1970s and reflecting a long view of model lineup and manufacturing focus.
In a separate line, the manufacturer notes that the most notable change in truck production in the second half of 2022 was the pivot toward four‑wheel drive vehicles, including orders from state customers.
The shift to all‑wheel drive models is more labor‑intensive due to the high share of domestically produced components involved in their manufacture. To fulfill contracts, the company mobilized every available resource, including implementing a 12‑hour shift with overtime pay at several facilities, according to the KAMAZ press service.
Another major development involved a marked increase in spare parts production. For four‑wheel drive models, one of the fresh introductions is a prototype off‑road vehicle developed for Gazprom.
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From a broader perspective, these shifts reflect a fleet modernization strategy and a focus on durability and performance under challenging conditions. For markets in Canada and the United States, the changes point to a potential expansion in all‑terrain and heavy‑duty capabilities, aligned with domestic demand and external constraints. The company continues to emphasize resilience in its supply chain, the adaptation of production lines, and the strategic emphasis on core heavy-duty platforms that underpin critical commercial and government contracts. Citations attributed to the company’s official communications indicate ongoing adjustments to production planning and product strategy. Source attribution: KAMAZ press service.