Zastava Trucks
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Zastava Trucks is a Serbia
n truck
manufacturer based in the city of Kragujevac
. The company is a part of the Zastava
corporation.
of Zastava commercial vehicles started in the period before the Second World War when 400 Chevrolet
trucks were produced for the Royal Yugoslav Army
. From 1953, 162 off-road vehicles with the trademark Willys
were produced. Under licence from Fiat
production of Fiat Campagnola
AR-51 trucks and off-road vehicles started in 1955, followed by Fiat 1100TF vans.
In 1961, the vehicles “Zastava 615” and “Zastava 620” appeared on the market as the result of in-house development. This production had successful development up to 1969 when significant stagnation happened because of that time program and introduction of the new know-how. It is necessary to mention that in that period production of commercial
vehicles was arranged in a frame of car factory
.
For that reason, on June 18, 1969, the decision was made by Zastava to start with organization the factory "Fabrike privrednih vozila - Zastava" including long-term development program with the following goals:
1. to realize development within cooperation with Italian company OM-BRESCIA (later FIAT) but to exceed license form of cooperation and to base the same on the work distribution through the long-term production cooperation
2. to provide production of the components through the cooperation as well as of the vital assemblies in the batches which provide economical production
3. to create conditions for production the modern commercial vehicles, well-known on the world market, and in that way also the conditions for their commercialization on the local and foreign market
.
On the base of the new contracts with FIAT
production started of light delivery vans with a payload of 0.6 t, in Sombor
, in the newly opened III plant. In addition to the production of the vehicles, based on this contract, production started of front and rear axles, chassis frames and other components for the needs of "“Zastava” factory in Kragujevac as well as for the needs of the factory in Brescia
. With the contract on long-term production cooperation, dated August 5, 1978, the new Gamma range of commercial vehicles, OM-40/35, so-called “MALI OM” was introduced. Soon after that FIAT IVECO transferred production of the Gamma vehicles to “Zastava-Privredna Vozila” (ZPV) so this Gamma isn't produced only for the local market's needs but also for sale through the partner's sales network.
With the contract on “KNOW HOW” and contract on industrial cooperation with IVECO
, dated 1985 and 1988, the commercial vehicles range was expanded to
1. Gamma “S” and models 30.8; 35.8; and 40.8
2. Gamma “Z” and models 50.9; 65.9; 65.12; 79.12; 79.14 and 109.14
and production orientation for the IVECO’s markets needs
Since January 1, 1991 IVECO has held a 46% stake and “Zastava kamioni” 54% of the joint venture company.
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n truck
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
manufacturer based in the city of Kragujevac
Kragujevac
Kragujevac is the fourth largest city in Serbia, the main city of the Šumadija region and the administrative centre of Šumadija District. It is situated on the banks of the Lepenica River...
. The company is a part of the Zastava
Zastava
Zastava can refer to:*Zastava Arms*Zastava Automobiles*Zastava Trucks...
corporation.
History
ProductionMass production
Mass production is the production of large amounts of standardized products, including and especially on assembly lines...
of Zastava commercial vehicles started in the period before the Second World War when 400 Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
trucks were produced for the Royal Yugoslav Army
Royal Yugoslav Army
The Royal Yugoslav Army was the armed force of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes and later the Kingdom of Yugoslavia from the state's formation until the force's surrender to the Axis powers on April 17, 1941...
. From 1953, 162 off-road vehicles with the trademark Willys
Willys
Willys was the brand name used by Willys-Overland Motors, an American automobile company best known for its design and production of military Jeeps and civilian versions during the 20th century.-Early History:In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company...
were produced. Under licence from Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
production of Fiat Campagnola
Fiat Campagnola
The Fiat Campagnola is a heavy-duty off-road vehicle produced by Fiat. Production started in 1951 and it was upgraded in 1974.Since 1975 it has been delivered to every Italian armed service in many versions with standard or long wheelbase and canvas or hard top.-Engines:-Fiat 1107 "Nuova...
AR-51 trucks and off-road vehicles started in 1955, followed by Fiat 1100TF vans.
In 1961, the vehicles “Zastava 615” and “Zastava 620” appeared on the market as the result of in-house development. This production had successful development up to 1969 when significant stagnation happened because of that time program and introduction of the new know-how. It is necessary to mention that in that period production of commercial
Commerce
While business refers to the value-creating activities of an organization for profit, commerce means the whole system of an economy that constitutes an environment for business. The system includes legal, economic, political, social, cultural, and technological systems that are in operation in any...
vehicles was arranged in a frame of car factory
Factory
A factory or manufacturing plant is an industrial building where laborers manufacture goods or supervise machines processing one product into another. Most modern factories have large warehouses or warehouse-like facilities that contain heavy equipment used for assembly line production...
.
For that reason, on June 18, 1969, the decision was made by Zastava to start with organization the factory "Fabrike privrednih vozila - Zastava" including long-term development program with the following goals:
1. to realize development within cooperation with Italian company OM-BRESCIA (later FIAT) but to exceed license form of cooperation and to base the same on the work distribution through the long-term production cooperation
2. to provide production of the components through the cooperation as well as of the vital assemblies in the batches which provide economical production
3. to create conditions for production the modern commercial vehicles, well-known on the world market, and in that way also the conditions for their commercialization on the local and foreign market
Market
A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers...
.
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
production started of light delivery vans with a payload of 0.6 t, in Sombor
Sombor
Sombor is a city and municipality located in northwest part of Serbian autonomous province of Vojvodina. The city has a total population of 48,749 , while the Sombor municipality has 87,815 inhabitants...
, in the newly opened III plant. In addition to the production of the vehicles, based on this contract, production started of front and rear axles, chassis frames and other components for the needs of "“Zastava” factory in Kragujevac as well as for the needs of the factory in Brescia
Brescia
Brescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, between the Mella and the Naviglio, with a population of around 197,000. It is the second largest city in Lombardy, after the capital, Milan...
. With the contract on long-term production cooperation, dated August 5, 1978, the new Gamma range of commercial vehicles, OM-40/35, so-called “MALI OM” was introduced. Soon after that FIAT IVECO transferred production of the Gamma vehicles to “Zastava-Privredna Vozila” (ZPV) so this Gamma isn't produced only for the local market's needs but also for sale through the partner's sales network.
With the contract on “KNOW HOW” and contract on industrial cooperation with IVECO
Iveco
Iveco, an acronym for Industrial Vehicle Corporation, originally an alliance of European commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Fiat , Unic and Magirus. Iveco is now an Italian truck, bus, and diesel engine manufacturer, based in Turin...
, dated 1985 and 1988, the commercial vehicles range was expanded to
1. Gamma “S” and models 30.8; 35.8; and 40.8
2. Gamma “Z” and models 50.9; 65.9; 65.12; 79.12; 79.14 and 109.14
and production orientation for the IVECO’s markets needs
Since January 1, 1991 IVECO has held a 46% stake and “Zastava kamioni” 54% of the joint venture company.