VIS-AVTO
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | VAZInterServices |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Tolyatti , Russia |
Area served | Russia |
| Products | Lada-derived light commercial vehicles and vehicle modifications |
| Owner | AvtoVAZ |
Number of employees | 971 (2016) |
| Parent | AvtoVAZ |
| Website | vis-avto |
VIS-AVTO (), previously known as VAZInterServices (), is a Russian enterprise owned by AvtoVAZ that specializes in the production of Lada-derived light commercial vehicles and vehicle modifications. The company originated as a division separated from VAZInterServices, which primarily deals with automotive components and is controlled by United Automotive Technologies. Both VIS-AVTO and VIS maintain their headquarters in Tolyatti, Samara Oblast.
History
Established in 1991, VAZInterServices initially focused on manufacturing components for Lada automobiles and their associated pickup truck models. The company became part of the SOK Group in 2003. By 2008, control of VAZInterServices along with other SOK assets was assumed by the Russian government. In 2010, ownership transitioned from AvtoVAZ to United Automotive Technologies, a holding company supplying various manufacturers, following its acquisition of a majority stake in SOK's VIS-Trust group, which included VAZInterServices. The vehicle manufacturing segment of VAZInterServices was acquired by AvtoVAZ in 2011. In 2013, the integration of PSA Bronto into VAZInterServices led to the rebranding of the company as VIS-AVTO.
From October 2014 until April 2015, VIS-AVTO was responsible for assembling the Lada Niva Urban on behalf of AvtoVAZ. Production of a Bronto-branded Lada Niva Legend commenced in 2021. The collaboration between VIS-AVTO and AvtoVAZ divides production tasks, with VIS-AVTO managing final assembly while AvtoVAZ undertakes welding and painting processes.
VIS primarily functions as a supplier of automotive parts to AvtoVAZ. By 2018, it operated as one of nine entities within the United Automotive Technologies group.
Operations
Since its founding in 1991, VIS-AVTO has concentrated on manufacturing commercial vehicles—including pickups and vans—based on the Lada 2105, Lada 2107 (models VIS-2345, VIS-23452, VIS-23454, VIS-234500-30), and Lada Samara (VIS-1705, VIS-1706, VIS-2347, VIS-23472). As of 2021, the company produces commercial vehicles with payload capacities reaching up to 720 kilograms derived from the Lada Granta and Lada Largus, along with Bronto-branded versions of the Lada Niva. The manufacturing facility in Tolyatti covers an area of 9,440 m2 and has an annual modification output capacity near 3,500 vehicles.
The workforce at the Tolyatti plant numbered 971 employees as of March 2016.