The regional manager of “GM” in Uzbekistan, Kazem Kaher, during the VI Tashkent International Investment Financial Forum made a speech, dedicated to the activity of “GM” company in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Today automobile production is the actively developing field of economics of Uzbekistan. One of it’s bright and successful representatives, we surely say is “GM Uzbekistan” company.

- As you know, one of our facilities located in Asaka city. There we produce parts for several car models, , and make an assembly of these cars in the plant of Tashkent.- said in the beginning of his speech Kazem Kaher.

Note, that the facility in Asaka- is the joint venture of ‘Uzavtosanoat” with “GM”, which provides 7000 jobs, and also puts the significant contribution to the social and economic development of the region.

The company “GM Uzbekistan” is increasing not only sale volumes in Uzbekistan markets, but also is doing the export of the production. In addition, has been improving the technical capabilities of the production process.

- We manufacture our production in a large variety and volume. These are multi targeted models, designed for middle and high level as for example, Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Captiva.

- Over past 7 years we managed to double the volume of the production in Uzbekistan, and continue working in this direction. More over, the company goes on to expand the network of the production spreading. So, in Uzbekistan there are functioning 63 dealerships points, that sells cars under the brand Chevrolet,- says Kazim Kaher. –At present, our company employed 30 international staff from 12 world countries, who at various times had worked in different factories of “GM” around the world. Thus, we pay a great attention to the experience exchange as well.

The specialist thoroughly described the last model from “GM” – Chevrolet Cobalt, presented a big interest for the developing countries and having a big level of the localization.

Chevrolet Cobalt started to produce in Uzbekistan from October 2012. Should we mention, that if earlier the engines imported, at present they have been producing in Tashkent plant. This enterprise was opened in 2011, and today more than 1000 people have been working there. The company’s nearest plan – is to start exporting to Indonesia and Korea.

Was also mentioned, that “GM Uzbekistan” is paying a big attention to the cooperation with the educational institutions. Thus, among partners there are Turin Polytechnic University, Tashkent Aviation college, Mirzoulugbek Industrial college and others.

Source: uzreport.uz