Published on: 2026-04-11
Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
The press-frame plant of PJSC “KAMAZ” celebrated its 55th anniversary since its founding.
The chronicle of the press-frame factory team has been recorded since the beginning of the earthworks at the construction site of the main building. On March 22, 1971, electricity was supplied here, and the first cubic meter of earth was removed. A few days later, wooden wagons were brought to the construction site, headed by the foreman of the SMU-3 “Avtozavodstroy” carpenters and concrete workers brigade, Konstantin Alchikov. It was he, together with the brigade, who built the PLZ from the very first foundation stake in 1971 until 1977. The factory keeps the memory of this legendary man alive: on May 12, 2006, a memorial plaque was installed at the site of the first cubic meter of laid concrete.
A little more than a year ago, organizational and structural changes took place at PRZ: to improve manageability, increase labor productivity and quality, large divisions were created: a press plant, a welding and painting plant, and cab and frame frame plants.“As part of the reorganization, the functions of production preparation, welding and stamping tooling repair, as well as technological equipment repair, were transferred from the PRZ to the press plant, which made it possible to effectively manage production., – toldDirector of the press factory Vladimir Lomaev. –Timely planning and synchronization of repairs increased labor productivity, reduced downtime of presses and installations. All indicators of the quality and volume of produced products were met.
As part of the reengineering program, three unique laser complexes were put into operation, a new metal longitudinal cutting line was installed and prepared for launch, and logistics routes for manufacturing the system were optimized with full production preparation. Ambitious tasks have been set for the current year to increase labor productivity by 20%. It is necessary to prepare production for the new model range and move to a higher quality level of new product output, ensuring the reliability and durability of components, assemblies, and units.
“Last year gave our team a real chance to test our strengths in implementing large-scale projects, one of which was the modernization of the chassis frame. As part of its implementation, sections for the production of bent pipes and air collectors were created, and the welding zone of original parts was divided according to the application of the technological processing method., – in turn, toldFactory director for welding and painting Ildar Asylgaraev. –In the New Year, special attention will necessarily be paid to improving product quality. New technologies will be implemented, optimization and digitization of processes will continue. The plan includes the procurement and mastering of new equipment, training of employees, improving working conditions.
According to the director of the frame cabins factory, Denis Safiullin, the result of the structural changes in the PRZ was an increase in responsibility for their area of work.“Every Monday, the importance of discussing general global issues with the participation of the first deputy general director of KAMAZ — executive director Irek Gumerov — was emphasized. This is how the issues of unifying the model range of welding and painting cabin frames were resolved, which allowed increasing labor productivity. This work continues this year. Rebalancing of the assembly line, modernization of painting operations are planned. The tasks are many, and I am confident we will successfully manage their implementation.”, – notedDenis Safiullin.
For the frame plant, last year became a period of confident forward movement. Despite external challenges, the enterprise not only maintained the pace of production, but also achieved success in a number of key areas.“The release of our 33193 frame by our team ensured the uninterrupted operation of the main assembly conveyor ‘KAMAZ’. Last year, we managed to increase labor productivity by 9%, improve quality indicators by 35%, and reduce equipment downtime by 47%.”, – saidDirector of the RAM plant Ilnar Satdarov. A number of projects have been identified for implementation at the frame factory this year. This is an increase in process efficiency in every division, including through the introduction of product identification and traceability throughout the entire technological process, the creation of “smart workplaces” equipped with tools to ensure error-free sequence of employees’ actions.
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