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The Arzamas Radio Parts Plant was organized in 1966 as an electronic industry enterprise. In March 2006, by a decision of the general meeting of shareholders, it was renamed Rikor Electronics. It is part of the Ricore holding.

• The total area of the enterprise is 48.6 thousand m 2, including the production area of ​ ​ 34.9 thousand m 2
• The area allocated for the production of IT equipment is about 20 thousand m2, the test assembly area is about 1.5 thousand m 2

Products and Services

The company has formed several directions for the development of production:

• production of variable resistors: wire, cermet, lacquer (total 40 types and types). Products are used in many industries, including defense industries.
• production of auto components: throttle position sensors for cars of the VAZ and GAZ family, temperature sensors, electric pedals for diesel engines, a heater control system (RRT) for cars "Sable" "Gazelle" "Valdai" and other products (total 30 items).
• production of electronic and electrical products for use in various industries and as FWS
• production of non-standard equipment.

With the support of the Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Ricor supplies its products for various industries of Russia - automotive, oil and gas, railway, aviation, energy and military. The company received more than 50 patents for the technologies it developed.

Ricor is ready to develop design documentation for new products and move on to its release. Ricor can provide large-scale production (up to 200 thousand units per year) of computer products. And due to alliances with distributors such as 3Logic, the manufacturer is able to supply its products in a short time.

History

2024: Launch of production of cases for computers for 400 million rubles

In early June 2024, Ricore announced the launch of production of cases for stationary personal computers. Investments in the project will amount to 400 million rubles,

As Sergey Kupriyanov, vice president for commerce of the company, told Vedomosti, production facilities will be located on the basis of an enterprise in Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod region. According to him, the new workshop will allow the company not only to produce cases for its own needs, but also to supply them to other Russian electronics manufacturers. It is planned that the maximum production capacity will be 1 million buildings per year, which will meet about 35% of the needs of the Russian market, which is estimated at 2.9 million buildings annually.

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According to the vice president, the payback of the project is expected within four years. He noted:

The localization of the production of buildings will increase the equipment score in accordance with the assessment of the "fatherland" of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which opens up additional opportunities for public procurement.

Kupriyanov stressed that plastic for cases will be purchased abroad, while metal will be purchased in Russia. The production process involves a high degree of automation, for which robotic equipment has already been purchased and installed. About 10 specialists will work in the workshop.

According to M.Video-Eldorado, the share of domestic PCs in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 20% of total desktop computer sales, which is equivalent to 260 thousand devices. In just the first three months of 2024, 1.3 million stationary PCs were sold in Russia.

Svetlana Legostaeva, general director of the Computing Technology consortium, said that the use of domestic buildings will allow manufacturers to get an additional 20 points in the general localization assessment system established by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Providing the proper quality and adequate value, the volume of production of cases of 1 million declared by Ricore may be in demand, taking into account the fact that the volume of the PC market in 2023 amounted to more than 6 million units, she said.[1]

2023: Creation of production of PC monitors for 300 million rubles

July 31, 2023 it became known that the Russian developer of IT equipment "Rikor Electronics" is deploying the production of computer monitors in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Approximately 300 million rubles have been allocated for the implementation of the project.

According to CNews, the production of PC displays is planned to be organized at the company's plant in Arzamas. This will require expansion of capacities, installation of new equipment, re-equipment of workshops, etc. By the end of July 2023, boards and plastic cases are produced on this site, and in the future adapters and power supplies and other products will be added to them. The resources of the enterprise allow the production of an average of up to 2 million products per year.

Rikor electronics intend to deploy the production of computer monitors

Rikor electronics intend to supply monitors with a diagonal of 23.8 and 27 inches on an IPS matrix. In addition, the plant will produce all-in-one personal computers based on 12th generation Intel Core processors (Alder Lake family). In 2023, the company expects to manufacture 50,000 all-in-one monitors and PCs. Moreover, half of this volume of products have already received pre-orders.

According to Anton Gromov, vice president of Ricore Design of Computing Equipment (Ricore DVT), the company expects to add new products to the hardware register of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which state customers are guided by. Thus, "Rikor electronics" hopes to attract customers from the public sector. Gromov also noted that the total volume of investments in production for 12 months (by the end of July 2023) amounted to approximately 2.5 billion rubles (including the aforementioned 300 million rubles for the production of monitors and monoblocks). It is expected that the demand for new items will be quite high in the current geopolitical situation and the implementation of the import substitution program in the IT sector.^[2]

2021

Launch of production of domestic laptops and tablets

In the Nizhny Novgorod region, with the support of the FRP, a complex for the production of servers, laptops and tablets was launched. The Fund announced this on November 26, 2021.

The production capacity will be about 1 million units of products per year.

Investments in the creation of production amounted to 3.2 billion rubles. Of these, 1.2 billion rubles were invested in the construction of the production complex, as well as the purchase of high-tech equipment, and 2 billion rubles in the development of design documentation and software. Part of the funds in the form of a concessional loan was provided by the Industrial Development Fund.

Substantial support for the project in the form of a concessional loan under the Conversion program was provided by the Industry Development Fund. Products based on the domestic processor will be available to both state customers and companies in the commercial sector, "said Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

Any opening of production for the region is a holiday. Moreover, if we are talking about a high-tech enterprise. It is with the intellectual economy that we connect the future of the region, and now another brick has been laid in the basis for the development of this promising industry. More than 3 billion rubles of investments were invested in the project and it is very pleasant that the Industry Development Fund provided support in the form of a preferential loan. In total, several hundred jobs have been created within the framework of the investment project. Arzamas has a very good contribution to socio-economic well-being, "said Gleb Nikitin, Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region.

For the organization of this production in Arzamas, the Industrial Development Fund provided a loan in the amount of 236 million rubles at 1% per annum. The equipment purchased with these funds will help the company annually produce up to 1 million equipment: laptops, tablets and servers. Thus, Ricore will contribute to reducing the dependence of our country on electronics imports. I note that this complex has become the 400th in the total list of industries opened with the financing of the Industrial Development Fund, "said Roman Petrutsa, director of the Industrial Development Fund.

In the updated production complex, the enterprise will produce servers server platforms with foreign, processors Intel AMD as well as domestic "" and Baikal"."Elbrus

We have opened mass production of domestic computer equipment and components. With access to planned production capacities, we will provide part of the needs of the domestic IT market in servers, laptops and tablets, - commented Andrey Shperling, General Director of Rikor Electronics OJSC.

The company produces most of the components, including motherboards, cases and power supplies, independently. Localization level is 50-70% depending on the product type.

Large products based on the domestic processor will become customers. system integrators They will supply Ricore products to state-owned enterprises, mainly subordinate institutions, and MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS. Ministry of Education and Science Ministry of Health The customers electronic engineers on Intel and AMD processors will be companies in the commercial sector.

Provision of test drive of domestic equipment within the framework of the partner program

The Russian ODM-manufacturer "Ricore" on January 25, 2021 announced the update of the partner program. Its difference is the ability to use the capacities of a specially created demo fund. As of January 2021, it consists of more than 50 server platforms and servers with pre-installed domestic software. All hardware is based on two processor boards (Intel Xeon Scalable 2 and 3 generations).

An ODM contract is a type of cooperation in which one company orders the development and production of a product from another, and releases it under its own brand. Since Ricore sells only through a partner network, the company pays special attention to working with partners. For example, conducts special campaigns to help communicate with end customers. In 2020, more than 50 partners received statuses.

In December 2020, sales managers and account managers conducted a study interviewing more than 500 partner companies. The result was an update to the Roadmap and the Ricor partner program. Partners of all statuses can now access a specially created demo fund. For them, only the conditions for providing equipment differ. Thus, system integrators can assemble various configurations of hardware and software systems for conducting "combat" tests with customers. In addition, partners can create their own showrooms based on the demo equipment "Ricore."

We understand that it is important for our partners to be able to evaluate the performance, compatibility of products before they are introduced into the IT infrastructure as part of pilot projects. Now they have the opportunity to test how the domestic equipment "Ricore" works with domestic software. In addition, in the near future we plan to involve such domestic software companies in the organization of demo stands, - notes Boris Ivanov, Vice President for Development of Ricore. - We will keep a close eye on the availability of a key set of IT solutions in the demo fund so that partners can try out the product they need at any time. Our portfolio is updated and replenished depending on the incoming requests of partners.

The demo fund will be replenished during the release of products:

• servers and storage systems based on domestic processors
• servers based on single-processor boards with Intel processors
• network controllers, etc.

2020

Upgrade of Arzamas plant

Ricore modernized the plant in Arzamas. The company announced this on November 19, 2020.

The result was a 2.5-fold increase in production while increasing quality and reducing cost

Over the past few months, high-tech equipment worth 500 million rubles has been commissioned and two additional workshops have been opened. Modernization was carried out, among other things, at the expense of borrowed state funds approved by the Industrial Development Fund (FRP). The company noted that the ODM contract is a type of cooperation in which one company orders the development and production of a product from another, and releases it under its own brand.

Over the past 3 months, about 3,000 server platforms have been produced - 2.5 times more than in the same period in 2019.

Modernization of the plant is a significant step in the development of the domestic import-independent IT sphere. "Ricore" as an ODM manufacturer will allow Russian system integrators and assemblers to transfer production inside the country and produce servers and components under their own brand.

The company noted that 36 high-tech workplaces were additionally created to work on the installed equipment. Training of specialists was carried out directly at the plant by official representatives of manufacturing companies.

To control the quality of products, X-ray inspection was installed, designed for 2D & 3D inspection of printed circuit boards, soldering control, products in cases. An optical monitoring device was installed and work is underway to install an automatic printed circuit board tester with flying probes.

By November 19, 2020, the server and server platform assembly workshop, the SMD installation workshop, the plastic parts casting workshop, the sheet metal processing workshop equipped with up-to-date optical fiber laser complexes and sheet bends were modernized and functioning. In the near future, a workshop will be opened for the production of server and computer power supplies.

Thus, the commissioning of equipment made it possible to increase production capacity. In addition, this significantly reduced the cost of production. All this was done despite the extremely difficult epidemiological situation in the region. At different periods of time, starting from September, up to 30 percent of personnel were absent from production due to quarantine.

The purpose of such investments is to expand the range of mass-produced products. Very soon we will launch mass production of the IT hardware line using processors based on Intel Xeon Scalable and domestic chips. Including on the basis of Russian processors "Baikal" and "Elbrus," - says Boris Ivanov, vice president for development of "Ricore." - Our roadmap, which we will publish in the near future, presents an expanded list of products.

Plans to increase the capacity of the plant in Arzamas by 10 times

On March 11, 2020, the Russian developer and manufacturer of electronics and complex computing equipment "Ricore" announced that it was continuing to expand its plant in Arzamas. During 2020, the plant's capacity will increase 10 times. The purpose of large-scale investments is to expand the range of mass-produced products. According to Ricore representatives, work is underway to expand the production of PCB installation to 12,000 units per month. Preparing for the launch of the workshop for the production of server and computer power supplies.

The line of casting plastic cases for the manufacture of monoblocks, monitors, laptops, tablets, smartphones, as well as the construction of an assembly and assembly shop for 15,000 square meters. m, will allow customers to mass-produce the entire range of electronics at the Rikor Electronics plant.

The expansion of the plant is an important step in the development of the domestic import-independent IT sphere, as it will allow the domestic developer of consumer electronics to transfer production to the territory. RUSSIAN FEDERATION The equipment will allow us to significantly expand the offer for contract production for Russian participants. In IT market turn, the Ricor design bureau offers companies a full cycle of services for the development of computer equipment of any complexity, guaranteeing a sufficient percentage of the ad valorem share for obtaining an opinion, Ministry of Industry and Trade RUSSIAN FEDERATION as well as putting products into mass production, believes Boris Ivanov, vice president of Ricore

As of March 2020, the Rikor Electronics plant mass-produced cases, motherboards, server platforms and ready-made servers. All products have Russian-made certificates and are affordable at the price level of Chinese manufacturers.

Plans

• Expansion of SMD and DIP installation of server PCBs to 12,000 units per month.
• Casting plastic cases for monoblocks, monitors, laptops, tablets, smartphones.
• Launch a power supply shop for servers, personal computers, and all-in-ones.
• Start up of lithium battery production line
• Construction of an assembly shop for 15,000 square meters. m, for the production of mobile devices, laptops, monoblocks and personal computers.

2019

Start of production of MicroATX motherboards based on Intel processor architecture

"Ricore" On June 5, 2019, he announced the completion of the development of MicroATX motherboards on the architecture. processors Intel The production of boards was mastered at the factory Rikor-Electronics in the city, the Arzamas production capacity of which will completely cover the needs of the domestic market of assembly equipment, IT as well as provide export supplies to. Europe More details. here

Storage Manufacturing

The Russian innovation holding "RICORE" announced in May 2019 the completion of the development and start of production of a pilot batch of components for data storage systems (DSS) and disk arrays (JBOD), including a motherboard, case and active backplane

DSS are designed for use in all segments of the IT market and is used to organize reliable and high-quality storage of various information resources, as well as provide convenient and uninterrupted access to Databases.

All components are fully domestic development, have the status of Russian origin and are included in the register of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The production is located at the RIKOR-Electronics plant in Arzamas. The plant is equipped with modern equipment for SMD and DIP installation of printed circuit boards, the manufacture of metal and plastic body parts, an assembly line, equipment for the manufacture of molds, and also has a repair shop and various equipment for testing finished products. RICORE produces highly competitive products with minimal delivery times and affordable logistics, allowing domestic DSS manufacturers to assemble Russian-made data storage systems with an ad valorem share of 70-80%.

These products are competitive with supplies from Asia, while cooperation with the Russian company will save Customers from "typical" problems with suppliers from the Middle Kingdom, such as: loss of product quality from batch to batch; losses from a large number of defects in shipment; obtaining goods that are not intended for the European market, concluding an agreement with a company that has never been engaged in export, as well as errors in logistics and problems with customs clearance.

DSS assembled on the basis of RICORE components will help Russian Telecom Operators completely close their needs as part of the implementation of the Yarovaya Law, according to which, from June 01, 2018, they are obliged to start injuring call recordings, correspondence, videos, images and other communication of subscribers within six months. Market participants during the discussion of the details of the law, which lasted more than 2 years, have repeatedly stated a lack of equipment in Russia suitable for fulfilling the requirements for storing information.

2018: Motherboard Manufacturing Upgrade

On March 2, 2018, the Rikor Electronics plant announced the completion of the modernization of the line for mass production of motherboard server boards. The total investment in the modernization of production, according to the plant, exceeded 200 million rubles. The pilot launch of the updated line is scheduled for April 2018.

Upgraded SMD line at Rikor Electronics

According to Rikor Electronics, the modernization affected the SMD-installation line for the mass production of especially complex motherboards for a number of servers in demand on the market developed by Rikor. The finished products of this production, according to representatives of the plant, are comparable in quality to analogues of such companies as Supermicro, Huawei, Inspur, Asus, etc. It is expected that the modernization will allow the enterprise not only to increase the speed of the production process, but also, most importantly, to manufacture more complex boards than those that have so far been produced in the Russian Federation.

Modernization will allow Rikor Electronics to manufacture more complex products

After modernizing production and installing more modern machines, we are ready to significantly increase the number of manufactured products, - said Boris Ivanov, vice president of Ricore. - As of the beginning of March 2018, the plant is able to meet up to 80% of the needs of the Russian server and storage market. Our customers will receive finished products in a shorter time, while we guarantee quality at the level of global analogues.

Earlier, the plant installed equipment for the manufacture of metal and plastic body parts, which allows the company to carry out a full cycle of production of the finished product. In the future, Rikor Electronics plan to increase the share of automated processes in production by installing robotic lines.

2015: Modernization of production facilities and retraining of personnel

In 2015, the company modernized production facilities and retrained personnel to work with modern computing chips. Ricor Electronics has implemented technical processes that allow the development and release of motherboards and chassis assembly of various electronic and computer systems: programmable switches, telecommunications equipment, components and platforms for servers and DSS systems - cases, motherboards, baskets for hard drives, power supplies.

Ricor also develops and prepares for release memory cards, solid-state drives, host adapters for connecting drives and a network.