Developing Russian Production Amidst Upheavals: Strategies and Solutions?

Developing Russian Production Amidst Upheavals: Strategies and Solutions?

In 2013, the fruitful labor bore the birth of a local manufacturing plant in Vladimir Oblast. Over time, it evolved into a substantial scientific-production center, occupying over two hectares of land, boasting 12 production lines, extensive storage facilities, and an accredited metrology lab for device calibration.

NPC "Armed" provides jobs for more than 150 local residents. Here, high-quality components are assembled under stringent controls to produce mechanical medical beds, wheelchairs for disabled children, surgical lights, commodes, and patented "Armed" recirculators, which symbolized virus-free air during the pandemic. The volume of produced goods persistently increases, while quality remains on par with international peers.

Bringing "Evita Neo" into Life

This year, production of the newest model wheelchair for children with motor disabilities, "Armed Evita Neo," commenced at the base of the NPC. This is a significant milestone in the development of the Russian market for children's rehabilitation products. The wheelchair is half-domestic and cheaper compared to its imported counterparts.

During development, numerous challenges arose: complying with all the requirements necessitated the implementation of proprietary technology, and some elements were created from scratch using 3D printing. Moreover, numerous types of plastic were tested in various weather conditions. In the future, localization of production is planned for 80%, and the necessary press forms have already been ordered.

Thanks to ample adjustments and a carefully designed structure, the new wheelchair is comfortable for prolonged use and can grow with the child, ensuring long-term performance, making it an indispensable aid for every family with a special needs child. Externally, it resembles a stylish, modern children's stroller, which matters for parents.

With multiple adjustment options and thoughtful design, the new wheelchair will comfortably accommodate thousands of children with disabilities annually. As production ramps up, the company plans to generate 50 additional jobs in the region. Beyond creating job opportunities, the company fulfills a high social responsibility: it sponsors a local football club in Strunino and builds children's playgrounds.

"Armed" for All

"Armed" operations span the entire nation, with storage facilities and service centers located in key regions of Russia. In collaboration with the Social Fund, thousands of users with disabilities receive subsidized rehabilitation equipment from "Armed".

Ardeal selection of imports, readiness to invest in Russian production, and enduring social significance of products have made "Armed" a consistently growing company, allowing it to maintain a high reputation for over 30 years.

Cultivating domestic production during an era of profound change is viable when one takes a long-term, ambitious approach to the project, rather than viewing it as a forced necessity. Starting to invest in their production even before the global economic crisis and securing reliable long-term partners in China, "Armed" demonstrated more resilience than most similar companies during world-shaking events, keeping jobs for employees and continuing to distribute essential goods for people with disabilities.

1. The manufacturing plant in Vladimir Oblast, initially a local endeavor, transformed into a sizeable scientific-production center.
2. Spread over two hectares of land, it houses 12 production lines, ample storage facilities, and an accredited metrology lab.
3. The plant, known as NPC "Armed", employs over 150 local residents.
4. Here, high-quality components are assembled under stringent controls to produce medical equipment.
5. Products range from mechanical medical beds to surgical lights, commodes, recirculators, and wheelchairs for disabled children.
6. The "Armed" recirculators symbolized virus-free air during the pandemic.
7. Production volume continues to increase while maintaining international quality standards.
8. In 2021, production of the "Armed Evita Neo" model wheelchair for children with motor disabilities began.
9. This new wheelchair is half-domestic and cheaper than its imported counterparts.
10. Development required implementing proprietary technology and creating elements from scratch using 3D printing.
11. Various types of plastic were tested in multiple weather conditions during the development process.
12. Localization of production is planned for 80%, and the necessary press forms have already been ordered.
13. The wheelchair's design ensures comfort for prolonged use and growth with the child for long-term performance.
14. Externally, it resembles a stylish, modern children's stroller, important for parents.
15. With multiple adjustment options, the new wheelchair can comfortably accommodate thousands of children with disabilities annually.
16. As production ramps up, the company plans to generate 50 additional jobs in the region.
17. "Armed" also fulfills a social responsibility by sponsoring a local football club and building children's playgrounds.
18. "Armed" facilities and service centers are located across key regions of Russia.
19. In partnership with the Social Fund, thousands of users with disabilities receive subsidized rehabilitation equipment from "Armed".
20. The company's strategic approach, including the early investment in Chinese partnerships, demonstrated resilience during global economic crises.
21. "Armed" managed to keep jobs for employees and continue distributing essential goods for people with disabilities during world-shattering events.
22. The company's commitment to domestic production, along with its wide range of medical equipment, has earned it a consistent growth and high reputation for over 30 years.
23. Cultivating domestic production during significant change requires a long-term, ambitious approach rather than viewing it as a forced necessity.
24. This approach ensures that "Armed" remains a significant player in the health-and-wellness industry, especially in workplace-wellness and medical-conditions like COPD, type-2 diabetes, and chronic-kidney-disease.
25. The company also extends its efforts to industries like energy and renewable-energy, focusing on climate-change solutions and reducing its carbon footprint.
26. "Armed" recognizes the importance of mental-health and skin-care, which leads to the development of therapies-and-treatments for conditions such as migraines and psoriasis.
27. As the company expands into various industries, it continues to prioritize nutrition, weight-management, and fitness-and-exercise to address chronic-diseases and improve overall health.

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