ISTA
| Industry | batteries production |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
Area served | Europe |
| Website | http://www.ista.com.ua/ |
ISTA is the manufacturer of starter batteries in Ukraine. "ISTA" was the first in Ukraine to start providing a full cycle of battery production. NJSC "ISTA" is part of the group of companies "Ukrprominvest", owned by Petro Poroshenko.[1]
History[change | change source]
In 1992, the Ukrainian government decides to establish ISTA and to build the country's first plant for the production of lead-acid batteries.
In 1995, the first stage of the Ista-Center CJSC plant was put into operation.
In 2001, the second accumulator plant - LLC DOZ "Energoavtomatika" is started.
In 2003, the plant for recovery of lead-containing materials of Ukrsplav LLC was launched.
In 2006, the plant for production of polypropylene cases - Open Company "Interplast" is put into operation.
In 2007, it started delivering batteries to the enterprises of one of the leading car manufacturers - Renault concern.
