The Melitopol plant has set plans to supply the Russian market with as much of its output as possible, aiming for nearly full dependence on Russia for its sales. This shift was disclosed by Yuri Shadrin, the company’s general manager, in an interview with RIA Novosti. Earlier, deliveries to Russia accounted for no more than a third of the plant’s total volume.
In parallel, the facility is dialing up its production of spare parts, which have become the backbone of the business. Two years before the onset of the current conflict, the company initiated the manufacture of mortars at the request of Ukraine. That line of production has since been halted.
The equipment used for weapon production remains on the site, but the leadership has indicated it would not be repurposed for making spare parts. Consequently, plans are in place to sell the machinery in the near future.
To cultivate new markets for the peaceable products, the factory is seeking opportunities beyond its traditional customers. Contracts with Western countries, once a stable source of orders, have been closed to deliveries. As a result, the company is counting on cooperation with Russia and Belarus to sustain its business.
Melitopol Automotive Spare Parts Plant stands as one of the largest foundries in Ukraine’s southern region. The company’s principal activities include cast iron castings and the precision machining of spare parts for automotive and agricultural machinery.
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