KamAZ will work for the "McDonald's"

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KamAZ Trucks Press Release  /  June 17, 2016

Russian truckmaker KamAZ, global fast food giant McDonald’s and its logistic partner HAVI Logistics Russia have signed a truck supply agreement at the 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2016) in Russia.

The two Euro-5 natural gas-powered KAMAZ-65207 6x4 rigids fitted with Thermo King refrigerated bodies represent the beginning of a pilot project on the use of natural gas-powered trucks.

The agreement was concluded February 15, 2016 between KamAZ, HAVI Logistics Russia, Gasprom gas-engine fuel and McDonald's.

Within the framework of the project, HAVI Logistics Russia will purchase KamAZ natural gas-powered trucks, and Gasprom will provide refueling via a network of service points along McDonalds delivery routes to its chain of restaurants.

For KamAZ, the deal is an important step which will lead to the formation of other natural gas truck programs in Russia.

The deal confirms that the world's largest food chain, known for its high demands on the quality of services, trust delivery of its products via KamAZ trucks.

KamAZ Director General Sergey Kogogin noted the special significance of the project for the truckmaker.

“McDonald's is a leader in the foodservice industry in our country, said Kogogin. In turn, Xavi Logistics provides procurement, storage and delivery of goods to McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. We see these partners working as a single coherent mechanism, and I am very happy that now KamAZ has become a part of this mechanism. I hope that our cooperation will continue to be productive and surpass all expectations."

“The McDonald's project will be another step in the implementation of the overall strategy of the company, aimed at the localization supply chain and sustainable development of the business, taking care of people and the environment,” he said..

"McDonald's" is actively expanding its operations in Russia, and it is extremely important for our logistics partners to meet our rigorous standards, including environmental, as well as at all stages of production,” said McDonald’s Russia head Khamzat Khasbulatov. “Over McDonald’s past 26 years of serving the Russian market, we have developed a network of local suppliers which today provide over 85% of production in Russia. Our partners, the best Russian enterprises, correspond to the most stringent international quality standards. "

"The choice of natural gas was defined by the desire provide the highest quality services at the lowest cost, and the widespread availability of natural gas which allows for delivery routes over long distances. In addition, natural gas trucks are characterized as having a low impact on the environment, which is also one of our business goals of sustainable development", said HAVI Logistics CEO Kristian Novak.

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