HOWO trucks will be launched in Karaganda region

Another new plant will be built in Sarani, Karaganda region. Cargo and specialized equipment of the HOWO brand will be produced here. Construction has already begun.

This is a joint project of the well-known Sinotruk company with Kazakhstan Saran Machinery.

The partnership Agreement was signed with the participation of First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar in Astana. The project is being implemented with the assistance of the Government of Kazakhstan. The plant will play a key role in the development of commercial machinery production in the country.

Akim of Karaganda region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev met with the founders of the plant at the construction site.

The head of the region noted that the project is important for the region and the country as a whole, as it will allow developing industrial cooperation and providing jobs for local residents.

– This is a long history of cooperation with a Chinese company. Such machines are popular and in demand. We, as the local government, are involved in this project, we will work together and are ready to provide maximum support so that you can complete it on time," says Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.

The plant plans to produce up to 10,000 units of equipment per year.

The company will install modern equipment, including Kazakhstan's first metal cataphoresis processing line, which provides high protection of bodies from corrosion and extends the service life of machines. Up to a thousand jobs will be created at the plant.

– Construction and installation work will be completed by the end of this year. The equipment for the full production cycle has been ordered. The production launch is also scheduled for December this year. In 2026, it is planned to produce about 2,000 units with a gradual increase in volume," said Stanislav Li, project manager.

The supply of equipment for the plant will take place in stages in 2025-2026 with the assistance of the Industrial Development Fund.

The first batch of chassis and cabin assembly equipment is expected in October this year, and painting and welding equipment will arrive in the second quarter of 2026.