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60 Jahre Innovation in der Automobilindustrie

Als die KART-Gruppe 1991 mit der Herstellung von Anhängern begann, hatten wir bereits 40 Jahre Erfahrung in der Autobranche gesammelt. Während dieser Zeit gewannen wir durch die langfristigen Partnerschaften mit Bentley, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen und anderen führenden Autoherstellern einen Einblick in die Frustration sowie die Ziele der Autohersteller und Transporteure.

Wir wissen, dass Sie beim Beladen Zeit sparen wollen, ohne dabei die Sicherheit zu vernachlässigen. Wir schätzen Ihren Wunsch nach einem Anhänger, der die Herausforderungen der schwierigsten Straßen meistert und trotzdem für 20 weitere Jahre betriebsbereit bleibt. Die Techniker der KART-Gruppe sind Pioniere in der Entwicklung von Anhängern, die einfacher und leichter zu beladen sind, ohne dabei die Sicherheit und Langlebigkeit zu vernachlässigen.

1958

1958

The starting-point of Kuusalu Test-repair Factory (Kuusalu Katseremonditehas, KART). Production work was initially done in two departments, but was later brought under one roof in Kuusalu. Specializing in repairing truck engines and drivetrains. In addition, manufacturing electronical components.

1958-1975

KART became a company with influence all over the Soviet Union as it had become one of the main testing grounds for different technologies and got into the top 3 in 60 manufacturing competitions. In addition to repairing truck and tractor drivetrains and engines, the company also manufactured electric motors, trailers and superstructures from skip loader containers to caravans.

1975 – 1980

As a result of tens of upgrades, truck engine average mileage grew to unprecedented levels for that time (25,000 miles), which brought several prizes to the factory.

1980 – 1985

KART developed several Electronic Control Units, and they were the only ones in the Soviet Union to manufacture this kind of equipment.

1988

Around 13,000 engines got a thorough re-vamp each year, which meant that an engine came off the line after every 7-8 minutes.

1991

1991

KART Performance Trailers begins to manufacture pioneering trailers for the automotive industry.

2003

2003

Sale network: departments in Moscow, Riga, Vilnius, Kiev, Almaty, Tallinn, Baku. Technical service center and spare parts sale network, in total – 14, including service partners.

2007

2007

KART Performance Trailers begins production of the Multitrans for transportation of trucks and special vehicles.

2009

2009

KART Performance Trailers, Inc. is launched to the US market. KART Performance Trailers begins to develop next-gen trailers that are easy to manage and maintain and safe in adverse conditions owing to the use of new, high-strength materials and innovative technical solutions.

2017

2017

KART Performance Trailers celebrates 25 years in Kuusalu, Estonia.

  • a historic picture of an engine block being worked on in Kuusalu Factory
  • a historic picture of a man working on an engine in Kuusalu Factory
  • a historic picture of a man working on an engine in Kuusalu Factory
  • a historic picture of a man working on an engine in Kuusalu Factory