The Free Economic Zone “Jizakh” held the ceremony of laying a capsule in the foundation of a new production complex of JV “Uzbekistan Peugeot Citroen Automotive”.
A modern industrial complex designed to produce 16 thousand cars per annum is set to be built in the framework of the project on a land plot of 45 hectares “from scratch”. The design of the plant is carried out in cooperation with experienced engineers of the French company in accordance with the standards and requirements of the “Peugeot Citroen”. The plant will be equipped with modern technological lines, which will provide automated production process and quality control to the highest European standards. The construction of the plant will be carried out by local general contractor in the shortest possible term, under the supervision of the French partners.
The launch of the new production complex gives a huge potential for further development of the industrial production, growth of the automotive market, as well as passenger and cargo transportation, which will move to a qualitatively new level. (UzReport/Business World Magazine)