Å kodaAuto ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - Skoda Auto

Another major step was made in May
2006 with the signing of an agreement on
a joint manufacturing plant for the
Volkswagen and Škoda Auto brands in
Kaluga, Russia. The first vehicle bound for
the Russian market to leave the gates of
the joint plant will be a Škoda Octavia and
this event is to take place as early as
autumn, 2007. In addition, we expanded
production capacity in our partner
assembly plants in Kazakhstan and
Ukraine. Thus, as of year-end 2006, the
Škoda brand had a presence in over
ninety countries all over the world.
In order to ensure that we are capable of
maintaining this pace of development into
the future, we set clear directions and
specific objectives for all areas of the
Company’s operations. In particular, we
will focus on new products, new markets,
and achieving maximum efficiency and
effectiveness in all processes. Through the
personal motivation and dedication of all
our workers, we intend to continue
increasing the quality of our products and
services, and thereby further build the
image and reputation of the Škoda brand.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors,
I would like to extend my sincere thanks
to all of you who contributed to the
success of our brand.
Dipl. Kfm. Detlef Wittig
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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