Moscow, April 10. The Aluminum Association considers it necessary to increase the production of automotive components made of aluminium in Russia. Meeting on this issue, organized by the Association, was held at the site of KAMAZ PJSC. The representatives of the automaker, Bauman MSTU, RUSAL and PO Alfa-Metal took part in the work.
KAMAZ has a high interest in attracting domestic producers to the project for the production of cabs 5490 model. These cabs are designed for the production of a new family of freight trunks used in national and international automobile transportation. About 150 elements are needed to build this cabin. To date, most of these components are imported from foreign countries. Preliminary agreements have been reached with PO Alfa-Metal on preparation in the coming months of proposals for the manufacture of a number of cab parts in Russia, as well as the supply of aluminium sheet for stamping. During the meeting, the sides also discussed the possibilities of cooperation on the modernization of KAMAZ engines with the increase in power through the appliance of solutions using aluminium alloys.
The meeting participants also discussed the localization of production of fuel tanks and large engine assemblies in our country. Participants of the discussion expressed an interest in using aluminium and its alloys for the above-mentioned purposes.