STREIT Group
STREIT Group is an armoured vehicle manufacturer, based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. As of 2019 Streit maintains "12 state-of-the-art production facilities and 25 offices worldwide."[1] employing "a workforce of more than 2,000 people".[2]
Streit produces Armored Personnel Carriers, Cash-in-Transit, Luxury, and Security vehicles which are designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. Streit's vehicles undergo STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.
History
The group was founded in 1992 by Guerman Goutorov.[2]
In September 2015, STREIT USA was fined $3.5m for illegal export of armored vehicles to Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria and some other countries without required licenses from Commerce Department.[3]
In a newspaper report published in 2016, the RCMP said that it was investigating the Canadian subsidiary over possible sanctions violations in the Sudan, in its sale of 30 Typhoon armoured trucks.[4]
In July 2019, STREIT vehicles had been seen in the Sudan, and Canadian activists were concerned about their use in the War in Darfur.[4]
Leadership
In July 2019, "Canadian businessman" Guerman Goutorov was identified as the company's CEO.[4]
Unpaid Salaries and Protests
Beginning 4th Quarter of 2014, A large number of employees reported non-payment of salaries for as long as 3 months, mostly from STREIT Canada and STREIT Middle East. [5]. In early 2015, a number of protests were carried out by workers at STREIT Middle East for non-payment of wages.
Vehicles
Streit design
- STREIT Group Cougar[4] based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis[6]
- STREIT Group Spartan based on the Ford F-550 chassis[7]
- STREIT Group Typhoon, 4x4 or 6x6 MRAP[4]
KrAZ built armoured vehicles
The following armoured vehicles are either built under license or are built with Streit assistance:
- KrAZ Spartan (Спартан) - 4×4, based on Ford F550
- KrAZ Cougar (Кугар)[21] - 4×4, based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79
- KrAZ-ASV Panther (Пантер) - MRAP based on KrAZ-5233 or KrAZ-6322
- KrAZ-MPV Shrek One (Шрек) - MRAP based on KrAZ-5233
- KrAZ Feona (Фіона) - 6×6 MRAP based on KrAZ-6322
- KrAZ-6322 Raptor (Раптор) - 6×6
- KrAZ Hurricane (Ураган) - 8×8 MRAP based on KrAZ H27.3 (KrAZ-7634)
- KrAZ Convoy (Конвой) - 4×4/6×6/8×8 armored chassis cab/flatbed
Global subsidiaries or licensees
References
- ^ "STREIT Group". LinkedIn.
- ^ a b "STREIT Group Corporate History".
- ^ "Commerce levies $3.5m fine for illegal armored vehicle exports". www.americanshipper.com. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- ^ a b c d e "Canadian maker of military vehicles for Sudan operates beyond reach of Ottawa's rules". The Globe and Mail Inc. 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Streit Group Reviews". Glassdoor. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- ^ "KrAZ Kuguar Light armored personnel carrier". Military-Today.com. ARG.
- ^ "KrAZ Spartan Armored personnel carrier". Military-Today.com. ARG.
- ^ "Fiona Streit Group KrAZ 6x6 APC Armoured Personnel Carrier". Army Recognition. 4 January 2019.