History and Investments

History

• 1907 Foundation of the company for production of agricultural machines
• 1910 Production of grinders for grain mills and turbines
• 1939 Production of field cutters and cultivators
• 1962 Production of harvesters
• 1986 Production of fork lift trucks
• 1990 Production of rough-terrain trucks
• 1995 Production of backhoe loaders
• 1997 Company take-over by SPARKY GROUP
• 1998 Introduction of new range welded and mechanical parts for trucks and lifts
• 2000 Installation of a new painting workshop
• 2003: ISO 9001 certification

Market strategy and advantages
Market Strategy

• Production of fork lift trucks and backhoe loaders for the East European and Russian market
• OEM assembly
• Production of forgings, castings and welded and machined parts on a subcontracting basis for leading European and world manufacturers

Market advantages

• Established brand name
• High quality guaranteed by TUV certificate for the quality of the welding operations
• Good price-quality mix
• ISO 9001 certification in progress
• Experience in the production of both complete machines and parts and components
• Robust and versatile manufacturing process
• Short response time to customer orders and demands
• Excellent geographic location

Personnel and activities

Personnel
SPARKY AD employs about 500 persons involved in the development and manufacture of forklift trucks and rough terrain trucks. This is a team with rich experience and innovation capabilities.

Activities and major facilities

• R&D and engineering
• Foundry for steel and cast iron
• Welding workshop
• Metal heat treatment
• Forging workshop
• Painting workshop