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MAN AG (formerly called Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg AG German Machine Factory Augsburg-Nuremberg, AO) is a German concern, founded in 1897.

62% of the shares of MAN AG are owned by institutional investors.

1915 Beginning of truck production in Nuremberg

1923 First ready-to-run diesel engine for automobiles, 40 hp with direct fuel injection, Augsburg (German: Augsburg).

1924 The world's first mass-produced diesel truck with direct fuel injection.

1925 5 ton diesel truck with cardan drive.

1937 First diesel engine with a spherical combustion chamber developed for commercial vehicles.

1951 First German truck diesel engine with exhaust gas turbocharger.

1954 The first low-noise diesel engine for cars with a spherical combustion chamber.

1988 Low floor bus with non-polluting turbocharged diesel.

1989 Shuttle trucks M 90/F 90 "Silent".

1992 Started production of the SLW 2000 truck for city use, the 422 FRH "Lion's Star" tourist bus with a flat body floor and safe passenger space.

1993 New generation of trucks L2000 (carrying capacity from 6-10 tons).

1994 Presentation of a new range of heavy-duty trucks with a gross weight of 18 tons and above, with 2 "Euro" diesels. Truck L2000 for the transportation of goods with a combined drive (from internal combustion engines and batteries). Natural gas drive for trucks and buses. Diesel-electric drive located in the wheel hub for city buses. In the same year, the company was awarded the title of "Coach of the Year".

1995 Awarded the title "Truck of the Year" (as in 1987, 1980, 1977).

1996 Introduction to the market of a new medium range of trucks M 2000 with a total weight of 12-25 tons.

1997 Market introduction of a new generation of low-bed buses.

2000 World presentation of the new generation of trucks TG-A.

2001 TG-A "Truck of the Year" award. The appearance of a new product of the company - the tourist bus "Lion's Star".

2002 "Lion's Star" Tourist Coach Winner in Design ("reddot award: product design").

2003 The Lion's Star Tourist Bus won the Coach of the Year 2004 award.

2005 The presentation of the TGL series took place in Munich.

The MAN AG concern includes the MAN Nutzfahrzeuge division for the production of trucks, buses, marine and diesel engines (it is the third largest manufacturer of trucks in Europe).

In 2005, sales amounted to more than 68,200 trucks, about 6,000 buses. Revenue of MAN AG in 2005 - $17.57 billion, net profit - $10.4 billion.

MAN is a German corporation that operates in the field of mechanical engineering. This company produces trucks and buses, as well as various types of engines.

During the last reporting period, the corporation's profit amounted to 20 billion euros, and the annual growth exceeds 10%.

Since 2013, the company began to actively develop its production and presented to the attention of buyers such models of heavy equipment:

• TGX (specialized tractors with a labor force of 10 to 75 tons, designed to be operated by one person) and TGS (single tractors with a labor force of 6 to 25 tons), which have been introduced since 2008;
• TGM - trucks of medium tonnage, which have a limit of 25 tons;
• TGL - trucks of a small tonnage type with a labor force of up to 7 tons, used in the city.

Many models of MAN equipment were awarded the "Best heavy equipment" and "Best truck" awards.

The MAN company positions itself as a professional who constantly monitors the market for these products and produces equipment that fully meets all international standards.

History

History of MAN began in 1758 with the founding of the Augsburg-Nurberg Joint Stock Company in Munich, Germany. Since 1915, the now famous MAN corporation began to produce the first models of trucks. In 1927, the first diesel-type engine produced in Augsburg was put into production. In the same year, the company introduced this engine model into its trucks, launching the world's first truck with a diesel engine and a direct fuel supply function.

During the Great Patriotic War (from 1941-1945) the company was engaged in the manufacture of the famous Panther armored tank.

From 1976 to 1994, the company developed its production, inventing more and more models of trams, trucks and turbocharged engines that ran on secondary fuel.

At the end of the 90s, MAN began to produce medium and heavy trucks, which had different performance ratings and were awarded international awards. The tour bus launched in 2002 was awarded for its innovative design.

In the early 2000s, the corporation actively promoted its products to the world market, opened several branches, and some truck models won the Dakkar Rally, which was an additional impetus for the development of the company. The current president is Hakan Samuelsson, who was installed in 2005.

Where is MAN assembled?

The main plant where MAN is assembled is the Munich branch, which was founded first. At this stage, MAN production includes several departments for the development and assembly of parts and engines, huge workshops for the production of spare parts for heavy equipment, logistics, analytics and research departments. All specialists of the company have the highest level of qualification and personally test products for the presence of defects and shortcomings.

The manufacturer MAN also has factories and service stations in Russia and Uzbekistan, where some models of tractors and other parts are assembled and manufactured. The company provides maintenance services and delivers its products to all countries of the world, with a well-established logistics system.

Official MAN dealers in Russia

Eland, official SCANIA dealer	Irkutsk	Irkutsk region, Russia, 664048	7 395 255-33-10
OOO "Scania-Rus"	Moscow	st. Obrucheva, 30, building 1, business center "Krugozor"	7 495 787-50-00
MAN Truck and Bass RUS	Moscow	st. Road., 29	Moscow
Man Cars of Russia	Saint Petersburg	Aeronautical street, 19	7 812 449-52-52
Man Center Surgut	Surgut	st. Rationalizers, 14	7 346 255-59-62
"TradeTruck and Service"	Saint Petersburg	Volkhonskoe sh., 5	7 812 677-66-92
UNICOM-TRACK	Ulyanovsk	Moscow highway, 14-a,	7 842 268-03-04
Man Center Ufa		Rep. Bashkortostan, Russia, 450095	7 347 281-88-33
LLC "MAN Truck and Bus RUS"	Moscow	Simferopol highway, 22, building 9	7 495 969 25 14
AAA Truckservice LLC	Moscow	Pavlo-Posadsky district, village. Kuznetsy, d. 58 D	7 495 777 77 36

History of the Deutsche Mark MAN vehicles, however, like other well-known brands, DAF, Mersedes, goes far into the last century.

The lack of need for cars at that time was reflected in the specifics of the factories. MAN is no exception, having begun its existence with the production of steam boilers, bridge trusses, turbines, trams, hydraulic pumps and railway cars. The abbreviation MAN comes from the merger of two companies: "Maschinenbau AG, Nuremberg" engaged in the production of equipment intended for construction and the engineering company of Ludwig Sander. This happened in 1858, after which the company received its short name "Engineering Factory Augsburg-Nuremberg", which was shortened to the abbreviation MAN already known to us.

The engineer Rudolf Diesel had a huge influence on the further development of MAN, having received a patent for a four-stroke internal combustion engine in 1893. The idea of ​​Rudolf Diesel was continued by Anton von Rippel. And after meeting with Adolf Saurer, MAN began production of 5-ton MAN-Saurer trucks in the town of Lindau. The truck was equipped with a 4-cylinder 45-horsepower gasoline power unit, which worked in combination with a 4-speed gearbox and chain drive.

In 1916, production is transferred to Nuremberg.

In 1919, the production of models "2Zc" and "3Zc" starts, with a carrying capacity of 2.5 and 3.5 tons.

In 1925, MAN produced the world's first series of diesel vehicles with a load capacity of 3.5-5 tons.

In 1926, a 3-axle 6-ton diesel truck "S1H6" appears. This car was powered by a 6-cylinder engine designed by Franz Lang and Wilhelm Riem.

In 1927, a new family of vertical injector engines by Robert Bosch was invented. They were installed on MAN vehicles models "KVB" and "S1H6" with a carrying capacity of 5-8.5 tons.

The sensation of 1931 was the launch of a MAN car with a 150hp engine.

From 1933 to 1938 the company's production volume increases from 323 to 2,568 vehicles per year. 25% of them were exported.

During the Great Patriotic War, the plant was badly damaged. And it began to exist again only on May 8, 1945. Already in the fall, the assembly of the pre-war MAN L4500 series was started there.

In 1951, a turbocharged diesel power unit developed by Siegfried Meirer began to be installed on MAN cars. Thanks to this, a new family of 6- and 8-cylinder "M-motors" and a new range of MAN trucks appeared.

In 1963, the company released the 10.212 series, with a 6-cylinder engine with 212 hp. In the same year, the company became

By 1967, cooperation with the SAVIEM company made it possible to expand the range of manufactured cars to 22 models.

In 1970, as a result of cooperation with the Daimler-Benz concern, the D2858 V8 engine with a power of 304 hp appears. intended for mainline tractors.

In 1970, OAF joined the company, after which the production of special multi-axle chassis, fire trucks and heavy dump trucks began in Vienna.

After the acquisition of Büssing in 1971, a lion figurine appears on the radiator grill along with MAN. But that's not all, MAN has also received new developments in the field of heavy trucks and diesel engines.

In 1978 MAN car wins the Truck of the Year title. This happens back in 1980, 1987 and 1995 testifying to the truck's unrivaled quality and style.

Cooperation with Volkswagen leads to the production of middle-class trucks. This takes place in 1979.

In 1980, the MAN "19.321FLT", which won the title of "Truck of the Year", gave rise to the new 6-cylinder engines of the "D25" series, which became the main power unit of MAN.

In the 90s, MAN is developing new models. The family of trucks "L2000", "M2000", "F2000" is born. These trucks are equipped with electronic devices designed to regulate the operation of the engine, the position of the driver's seat, suspension, traction control, etc.

In 2000, the MAN "TG-A" was added to the family of cars, which meets the Euro-3 standards. The car is equipped with a 12-13 liter diesel engine with a capacity of 310-510 hp, manual and automatic transmission. Once again, MAN wins the Truck of the Year 2001 title. The interior decoration uses either plastic or wood and leather. Compared to the F2000, the cabin interior space has increased by another 9%. Particular attention is paid to cabin safety.

In 2007, the MAN truck takes first place in the Dakar Rally.

TV program "EKIPAZH" consisting of Alexey Mochanov, Orest Shupenyuk conducted a test drive of the car MAN TGA 18.480 4X2 BLS, and that's what happened.

MAN instead of BMW

It is customary to trace the history of MAN from 1758, when the St. Antony, the first heavy industry company in the Ruhr area. But the official date of formation of MAN itself is 1908. It was in this year that the company was transformed into the Augsburg-Nuremberg AG Machine Factory, or M.A.N. for short, a brand known throughout the world today. In automotive history, MAN is also known for the fact that Rudolf Diesel worked at its plant in Augsburg. And in 1893 he developed the first internal combustion engine with compression ignition, which still bears his name. And MAN has since become one of the leaders in the field of diesel engines.

The MAN plant in Munich, where the heavy TGX\TGS line is produced, is not that old by the standards of historians. In 1955, MAN buys this territory from BMW. Initially, it was planned that the Munich plant would operate as an addition to the production in Nuremberg, but during the construction it was decided to build an independent full-cycle plant. Engine production remains in Nuremberg to this day, including design, testing and research departments. After 2 years, the first truck of the 400 L1 series is already being produced in Munich, and the company already employs 5,000 people.

Of course, today this plant is completely different and covers an area of ​​more than 1,000,000 m2. But the number has not increased significantly - up to 8300 people, although the company produces many times more trucks. The remaining enterprises of the concern are scattered around the world: in Salzgitter, Nuremberg, Krakow, Poznan, Starachowice, Pyun, special equipment is produced in Vienna, buses - in Pilsting, Plauen, Ankara. Plants have been built in India, China, Uzbekistan, and very soon the newest plant will appear in Russia near St. Petersburg, where up to 12,000 trucks per year will be produced.

The staff of the Munich company is well motivated and highly qualified. There are many older workers here who have been working for MAN for decades. The degree of salaries at the MAN plant can be judged by the parking lots near the plant. In addition to traditional VWs, BMWs are clearly preferred here. reveals the history of these lands

The MAN plant in Munich today turned out to be actually surrounded by residential areas, so the plant strictly observes all noise and environmental standards and tries not to disturb the residents of the surrounding houses.

The Munich plant is a key plant in the structure of the MAN Truck and Bus concern. It produces 170 trucks a day and 250 cabs a day, some of which are sent to other factories. In addition to welding and painting cabins, and assembling trucks, there is a workshop for the production of bridges for all enterprises of the concern and a number of auxiliary industries. Of the large units, the Munich plant does not independently produce frames, engines and gearboxes.

Devilish tact

The location of the workshops at the plant is very logical, but all older enterprises have one drawback: they are forced to adjust the logistics to the existing buildings. So at the Munich plant, it was not possible to completely avoid the transport of elements from neighboring buildings. Here, after ultra-modern painting with dipping in baths, the cabins are loaded onto trolleys and taken to the assembly.

But the assembly shop is organized very correctly, in a spiral. Throughout the entire length of the conveyor there are sections for sub-assembly of units, where components are delivered directly from trucks. There are very few warehouses at MAN, and spare parts are stored directly in semi-trailers of trucks and are produced one by one.

Moreover, at a certain ramp there are no more than two or three semi-trailer warehouses, the rest are waiting for their turn at the logistics terminal.

Such a supply system has its advantages, but it requires the highest work of logisticians. "Manovtsy" claim that there are no failures, and due to the fault of logistics, the conveyor is not idle.

And indeed, on the day of AUTO-Consulting's visit to the plant, the assembly was in full swing. Moreover, the specificity of the cargo conveyor is a very large number of different modifications - more than 200. A 2-axle TGX can go along the conveyor, followed by a 4-axle TGS, then a 3-axle TGX and in completely different versions for different countries. Given that the assembly is carried out from the wheels, then a part for this particular version of the truck should be submitted to a specific assembly post at the right time. Once again, we admire the work of "Manov's" logistics, but that's exactly what happens. But robots also help people here. Unmanned carts drive through the shops here, which in factory traffic get along with controlled electric cars and cyclists. We didn't see any accidents.

All parts are coded by MAN and the global logistics system manages planning, tracking deliveries and managing the feed to the conveyor. Some of the details are additionally accompanied by a code on paper.

It is indicative that the time of one cycle of the conveyor is 6 minutes 66 seconds. That's what they call it devilishly on MAN, not 7 minutes and 6 seconds. During this time, one operation must be performed at one conveyor post, and then the conveyor will move one position.

The conveyor spiral allows you to enter many truck assembly operations within the body of one workshop. It all starts traditionally: with the installation of bridges and mounted units on the frame. Then the frame is automatically turned over and the installation of the units from above is already underway.

Only self-propelled electric robots are trusted to deliver huge engines to the conveyor. Cabins are assembled on a parallel line, and at a certain point both branches of the conveyor intersect and the future truck acquires a cab.

At the end of the conveyor, refueling with all liquids, control of the main parameters, adjustment of the light and the first start of the engine are carried out. We stood at this point for two cycles and both trucks started up the first time, as if they had just been drowned out before that.

Next, the finished truck goes to diagnostics, where auditors check the operation of the brake system, toxicity, smoke, etc. If the control is passed successfully, the new MANs leave the conveyor and go to the test track. If the driver does not detect deviations, then the car goes to the Truck Forum - this is how the glazed parking lot is called here, where trucks are received by customers.

MAN quality

MAN has always stood out for its quality. Even on the assembly line, it was noticeable that MAN supplies only the highest quality components. Looking at the layout of the cabin of the new TGX series, one notices that in Munich they do not save on trifles. Galvanic or paint coating even in hard-to-reach places is uniform everywhere, the interior trim is carefully matched. Even looking under the dashboard, you will not see hanging wires or connectors. Frames also come to the plant in perfect condition, bridges - at least immediately to the exhibition. Springs and air bellows can be put on display without preparation. It is clear that the components are new, but AUTO-Consulting is not the first time at automobile factories, and we have seen what spare parts are usually brought to the conveyor. And MAN has something to be surprised at.

A special audit department monitors the quality of incoming products, at each post there is a memo with the tightening forces of specific bolts, and by the truck number you can trace: who specifically performed any operation, right down to the screw. Yes, and experienced assemblers work for MAN and obviously make good money.

And such a system works. Munich doesn't have the frenzied pace that you see in Chinese auto factories, there's no fuss, and there's the opportunity to consciously assemble. And here they never put anything off until tomorrow: the truck must leave the assembly line on the same day that its assembly began. How do they do it? Maybe the reason is still in the diabolical tact - 6 minutes 66 seconds?

We asked this question to the foreman. Of course, he laughed, but something diabolical flashed in his eyes! Or maybe it seemed...

Published: October 10, 2011

MAN - German manufacturer of trucks (MEN, MAN)

MAN SE is a German engineering company specializing in the production of trucks, buses and engines. Founded in 1897, formerly known as Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg AG(Machine factory Augsburg-Nuremberg, AO). The headquarters is located in Munich.

Owners and management

The main shareholder of the company is the automotive concern Volkswagen Group (29.9%), the rest of the shares are in free float.

Activity

MAN SE has the following divisions:

• MAN Nutzfahrzeuge - a division engaged in the production of trucks of the brands MAN, ERF (Great Britain) and STAR (Poland), as well as Neoplan buses;
• MAN Diesel & Turbo SE - a combined division engaged in the production of marine and diesel engines (it is the third largest manufacturer of trucks in Europe) and the production of turbines of various capacities;
• MAN Ferrostaal AG - a division engaged in the development and construction of high-tech manufacturing enterprises;
• MAN Latin America.

The MAN concern cooperates with the large Spanish company CEPSA, which produces various types of lubricants and materials for it.

MAN in Russia

In Russia, the interests of the company are represented by MAN Automobiles Russia LLC, Lars Himmer (general director) has been appointed its head since July 1, 2010. By the summer of 2008, there were 40 dealer service stations in Russia, and by 2010 it was planned to increase their number to 50.

In the 4th quarter of 2008, the company achieved leadership in truck sales in Russia, overcoming the backlog from Scania and Volvo, and plans to maintain leadership in sales in 2008.

In April 2011, the construction of a truck assembly plant in Shushary (St. Petersburg) was announced. It is expected that the cost of building an enterprise with a capacity of 6,000 units per year will be 25 million euros, the products will be sold in the CIS countries.

The lineup (in preparation)

TGX

Truck tractors and classic "loners" with the maximum level of comfort for the driver, a payload of 15 to 70 tons (de facto) and engines from 360 to 680 hp.

TGS

Truck tractors, classic "loners", dump trucks and various construction equipment on the MAN chassis with a payload of 18 to 70 tons (de facto) and engines from 360 to 680 hp.

TGA

Until 2007, under this index, all versions that are now sold as TGX and TGS were sold.

TGM

Medium-duty trucks, including classic "loners" and dump trucks with a payload of 7 to 20 tons (de facto) and engines from 240 to 380 hp.

TGL

Small trucks for local urban transportation with a payload of 5 to 7 tons (de facto) and engines from 150 to 250 hp.

the article is based on the materials of the site: en.wikipedia.org as of publication date