DACIA
Created in 1966 and bought by Renault in 1999, Dacia is the most important auto maker in Romania. Its values are: simplicity, robustness and unbeatable value for money. A large part of its success comes from the emblematic vehicle: Logan. Dacia is also the Group's vector for development in Central and Eastern Europe.
Dacia in figures (2009 data)
- - 13,722 employees, 11% of the Group's work force
- - 311,332 vehicles sold
- - Romania’s leading auto maker with 29% market share (passenger and light commercial vehicles)
- - Rapid international development: 86% of the production is exported
Milestones in Dacia's History
Dacia in figures (2009 data)
- - Body assembly and powertrain factory, the historic site of the Dacia brand
- - 8,222 employees (as of December 31, 2009), 3 production lines
- - Since privatization in 1999, Renault has invested 489 million euros to bring the site up to Group standards
- - An efficient site: from a capacity of 200,000 units in 2004, Pitesti expended to 360,000 units in 2008
- - Certified ISO 14001 (environmental management standard) since 2005
- - Leading production site for Logan, and the only site to produce Logan, Logan MCV, Logan Van, Logan Pick-up , Sandero and Duster at the same time
- - Manufacture of various engines and gearboxes for Renault vehicles