Mazda Sollers plant will stop the conveyor for production modernization

Mazda Sollers plant in Vladivostok plans to stop the production from April 27th in connection with the modernization of the production line. This was reported to the agency "AUTOSTAT" by the press service of the enterprise, adding that a planned shutdown for the modernization of production will first take three weeks. “In view of the preliminary preparation for the planned stop, the dealer network is provided with cars and no shortage is expected,” - assured Mazda Sollers.

Meanwhile, the company noted that the epidemiological situation in China did not have a significant impact on the supply of components - Mazda system successfully coped with the difficulties that arose. At present, Mazda Sollers plant has introduced a high alert mode to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The opportunity to work remotely for all employees who are not directly at the plant is provided. For those who continue to work, additional measures have been taken to protect health: from regular sanitary-disinfecting treatment of rooms to changes in air circulation in the rooms. Business trips and visits of foreign specialists have been temporarily suspended.

Recall, Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus joint venture was created by Mazda Motor Corporation and Sollers on the principles of a 50/50 partnership in 2012. Today, the company produces three models of cars: Mazda CX-9 and Mazda CX-5 crossovers, as well as Mazda6 sedan. As AUTOSTAT previously reported, by the results of 2019, Mazda Sollers plant produced 32,789 Mazda cars in Vladivostok, which is higher by 5.3% in compare with the previous year. The most popular model in the Far Eastern conveyor is Mazda CX-5 crossover.