A new car with which Renault starts to conquer the Russian market has been officially presented. Captur has become Kaptur, it is slighlty larger compared to the original version but there aren’t too many changes compared to the appearance of the European version. Compared to the European Captur, new Renault Kaptur is 233 milimetres longer, 47 milimetres higher and 35 milimetres wider, therefore its dimensions are 4.33 meters in length, 1.61 in height and 1.81 in width. Front part of the vehicle has been slightly changed where an enlarged logo and front bumper stand out and Russian Kaptur has daytime C-shaped LED lights that nicely follow the line of its appearance and emphasize it.

AD Plastik Group produces headliners, carpets, trunk carpets, shelves, air ducts and bumpers for the new Kaptur in its factories in Russia.

Apart from the Russian market, new Kaptur will try to conquer some other markets too, among which the Indian market stands out. Therеfore wheelbase has been increased by 72 milimetres in order to conquer the Indian market because it offers more space in the passenger compartment compared to the European Captur. Kaptur produced for Russia has five seats, but it has been mentioned that the model designed for the Indian market will have even seven seats.

The 387 liters fuel tank volume could be increased to 1200 liters by complete lowering the rear seats. Modern car equipment, such as keyless entry is a part of each car version that can be further upgraded. It is also interesting to point out a seven-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth-connection for conversations while driving, possibility of seat and front window heating and other attractive features that will certainly not leave customers indifferent.

Renualt has great expectations from the sale of this vehicle in the weakened Russian market and the official start of sales has been announced for the end of May this year. It is expected that the Russian Kaptur will be significantly more favorable than its European version regarding price, therefore it’s no wonder that the planned annual sales amount to at least 30,000 vehicles. We have unofficially learned that this vehicle should become hit in the Russian market and thus take primacy over Duster that is currently producing 80,000 vehicles per year in Russia. We can only believe that the above-mentioned forecasts will come true.

Ambassador of the Russian Federation Anvar Azimov, accompanied by the first honorary consul in Split Josip Eterović, has visited AD Plastik plant in Solin. The ambassador was welcomed by the President of the Management Board Marinko Došen with his colleagues. During his official visit to the City of Split, ambassador Azimov wanted to visit companies that cooperate with Russia and invest in the Russian market, therefore AD Plastik as one of the largest Croatian investors in the Russian market was the first choice.

„We believe in the development of the Russian market today as well as twenty years ago and we hope for the soon economic recovery of Russia. Cooperation with Russia is extremely important to us which is why we have three factories in that area. Visit of the ambassador Azimov is an exceptional honor for us because it means that we have been  recognized as an important economic entity in Russian-Croatian relations,“ said the President of the Management Board Marinko Došen.

During the visit the ambassador of the Russian Federation got acquainted briefly with the work of the company and he took a look around production site in Solin and was very satisfied with it. He was very pleased to find out that AD Plastik continues its operations and expansion in Russia and he expressed willingness to cooperate and help in our future business activities.

As part of the study tour, senior year students of Helmo Gramme Institut from Belgia have visited AD Plastik production site in Solin to become more closely acquainted with the industry, work and culture of other countries. Twelve students were led by professor Pierre Ernst and the host during the visit was Marijana Topić Domić, director of product design and development department.

Students have visited the production site and got answers on lots of questions with particular emphasis on efforts being made for environment protection, renewable energy and recycling production materials. “We’ve been staying in Split and surrounding area for a few days and we’ve saved visit to AD Plastik for the end to become more closely acquainted with all aspects of the business. Given that this visit will result in writing our master’s thesis, we are grateful for the multitude of information we have heard and seen today” – said Jean Vercouillie, one of Belgian students.

At the 19th Assembly of HR BCSD, AD Plastik has become its full member. Assembly was attended by over 60 members, associates and partners who had the opportunity to hear everything about the past and future activities of HR BCSD. Considering that the Assembly was held at the premises of HEP, President of the Management Board Perica Jukić introduced the members to their sustainability report. Director of HR BCSD Mirjana Matešić informed the attendants about the work of the Governing Council and the office and introduced them to the Work Program for 2016. Apart from AD Plastik, four more members introduced themselves at the Assembly, namely PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lidl Croatia, Schneider Electric and Valamar Riviera.

The presentation and introduction of the company were held by occupational safety and general affairs director Jadranka Konta.

19 Russian Automotive Forum, one of the most famous Adam Smith conferences which represents the leading events from the automotive industry in Russia, was held in Moscow. The forum regularly gathers key people from the automotive world and competent institutions.

One of the speakers at this year’s Forum was AD Plastik Group’s President of the Management Board Marinko Došen. He held a presentation at the panel discussion „Suppliers’ strategy: To succeed in the Russian automotive industry“ and he was also one of the participants in the round table „Debate of the automotive parts producers“.

„The forum was a great opportunity to renew existing and establish new business contacts and opportunities because it gathers all the important people from the automotive world in Russia,“ said Marinko Došen on that occasion.

The main message sent to the participants of the Russian Automotive Forum was that economic crisis is also a challenge at the same time. The necessity of partner cooperation between suppliers and car producers as well as localization of production in Russia by means of which negative consequences of crisis can be mitigated was emphasized.

Representatives of the Government of the Russian Federation at the Forum have specifically emphasized their decision to provide a package of measures in 2016 in order to help the industry and stimulate car purchase in Russia.

On the occasion of Women’s  Day and Mother’s Day, colleagues at the Russian production site Vintai gave roses to their female colleagues. Drawing contest on the theme „My mom is the most beautiful“ has also been organized and children and grandchildren of our employees have participated in that contest. All the children who participated were given certificates and thank you cards and workspace has been decorated with drawings. Thus the flowers and children imagination have made this day to female ADP employees in Russia.