The Czech “Order of Laurel” Award, that is awarded by the Czech Chamber of Commerce, set during its last year premiere a goal to appreciate the important personalities of the local society.
Searching and highlighting exceptional representatives from various areas of human activity natural moral authority and patterns is one of the irreplaceable conditions of function of the advanced society.
The Order of Laurel has also one significant specify. Every citizen of the Czech Republic has the opportunity to nominate candidates for award. The jury of the Order of Laurel, which is composed of personalities, then selected 26 nominees for award levels.
Czech Dakar-Legend and former Tatra-pilot Karel Loprais was one of the nominees for the Order of Laurel for 2013. He personally collected the award – the golden Order of Laurel on 3rd April 2013 in the Bohemia Grand hotel in Prague.
The president of the Chamber of Commerce awarded significant businessmen, leading experts and other social-wide significant people too. Among the awarded were for example Cardinal Dominik Duka, Jirí Bartoška, the actor and Dana Drábová, the chairman of the State Office for Nuclear Safety.
Among the first laureates of the award belong also Bohdan Pomahac, the plastic surgeon and Václav Moravec, the moderator of the Czech Republic. The single diamond award went to Meda Mládková, the art patron. Karel Loprais commented this event modestly: “There was a fantastic atmosphere there and it was an honor for me to be among such personalities.”
New name Tatra Trucks, Inc., and the new owners are legitimate
New owners kopřivnické car René Matera (left) and Jaroslav Strnad. Author: Archive of Tatra Trucks
Yesterday 8:09
Koprivnica – On Friday, the 19th April authorized the Office for Protection of Competition entry business ownership René Matera and Jaroslav Strnad in Tatra Trucks, Inc.
The oldest Czech carmaker and now control experienced entrepreneurs whose activities concern in particular the Czech industry. Former Tatra gets into the hands of Czech owners who proclaim that their aim is to stabilize the business relationships with key customers, banks regain confidence in the company and improve management and communication in the business.
According to Andrei Čírtka, which represents media company, will remain as long as necessary throughout the company current CEO Ronald Adams. Key managers are its representatives, Petr Rusek, with responsibility for strategy, business development and relationships with key customers and Radek Strouhal, responsible for financial management and relationships with partners providing financing. Under their leadership, meetings were held with key customers in the markets in the Czech Republic, India, Russia and Australia and meetings with key business partners in the banking sector.
Negotiations reportedly ending. Thanks to this situation, which was in the second half of 2012 in acute financial, manufacturing and sales crisis, managed to stabilize and establish production plan for this year, which allows for the production of 880 vehicles, up from the previous year, about double.
“To our ownership entry Tatry not, because from the beginning we wanted to own the famous Czech car manufacturer. Push us to the long development objective situation, which threatened extinction of our important trading partner. The reason for ownership changes is that the former owner of the business did not prosper and last year due to failure of a key contract got into a crisis, threatening its destruction. This caused the development leading to the execution of the company, its auction and then our asset joining the company Tatra Trucks, as that company has acquired at auction, “said entrepreneur René Matera, founder and majority owner of the industrial group Promet Group and co-owner of the company Tatra Trucks.
According to René Matera was the former owner of the company, the company Tatra, as, long enough period for another solution to the situation, but key shareholders apparently did not have the financial , managerial and commercial capacities to venture forth from the crisis on their own.“It is a great happiness that the company did not get into insolvency, which would end production and essentially extinction car. I also Jaroslav Strnad we in our business history prove that we can drive industry and can provide an outlet for their produce. I believe we have all the prerequisites to succeed in the Tatra Mountains. It is a huge challenge for us to return the company to where it belongs, the world’s leading car manufacturers in the segment of commercial and special vehicles , “said René Matera. (ipa)
http://novojicinsky.denik.cz/podnikani/novy-nazev-tatra-trucks-a-s-a-novi-vlastnici-jsou-legitimni-20130423.html
Vectra chief Ravinder Rishi, facing CBI probe for allegations of corruption in Tatra trucks deal, has left for Britain for a four-week period for treatment of his liver ailment.
He left after orders of the Delhi High Court which took an undertaking from him that he would not be visiting any other country except Britain and would submitted medical records of his treatment upon his return.
The 57-year-old head of Vectra and founder director at Tatra-Sipox UK assured the court that his son, who has a house here, would stand as guaranteer for him.
Rishi pleaded before the high court that he is suffering from a severe liver ailment and as there is no treatment for that disease in India, he is required to go abroad to seek personal consultation with an expert.
The high court’s order came as a big relief for Rishi who earlier petitions seeking similar relief were dismissed by Patiala House court here which said there was “apprehension” that he may not return.
“As observed by my predecessor (judge) dated October 17, 2012, there is strong apprehension that accused (Rishi) may not return to India once granted permission to go abroad, to participate in further investigation or to face trial and his presence cannot be ensured without wasting lot of time and efforts before the investigating agency or before the court,” special CBI judge Ravinder Kaur had said while rejecting his plea.
T 613 owner Bert Barents was so kind to send me pix of yesterday´s TRN spring meeting, with a T 57a, four T 603s and two T 613s competing.
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=52a884b5a1274d8c&id=52A884B5A1274D8C%2120775&authkey=!AGAWzdKo01DCkvk
Not less than four Tatras were shown at the Techno Classica Motorshow last weekend
The Tatra Freunde International club showed a cute T 57 sport
Dutchman Frans van Haren showed his wonderful T 80 convertible
A T 87 from a Swedish museum was put up for sale
A T 52 long chassis model was auctioned at the Essen Coys auction.
Offered at No Reserve, this 1934 T52 has had a thorough mechanical overhaul which included removing the engine, with the rods, pistons, clutch, rear axle, suspension and brakes all checked and either repaired or replaced. For example, one rod was replaced, 4 new rings were fitted and all valves polished and the starter motor was repaired along with the carburettor cleaned and regulated.
Further work included repairs to the speedometer and other dials on the dash and all mechanical items were cleaned from rust, dirt and oil.
Due to the methodical overhaul of the mechanics, we are informed the car is running with the bodywork in original condition and showing years of patination which could either be left as is, or of course restored to its former glory.
Offered at No Reserve, this 1934 T52 has had a thorough mechanical overhaul which included removing the engine, with the rods, pistons, clutch, rear axle, suspension and brakes all checked and either repaired or replaced. For example, one rod was replaced, 4 new rings were fitted and all valves polished and the starter motor was repaired along with the carburettor cleaned and regulated.
Further work included repairs to the speedometer and other dials on the dash and all mechanical items were cleaned from rust, dirt and oil.
Due to the methodical overhaul of the mechanics, we are informed the car is running with the bodywork in original condition and showing years of patination which could either be left as is, or of course restored to its former glory.
It was sold for Euro 1200,–
The freshly restored T 603A was united temporarily with its ambulance sister in the Tatra Museum this month
Brno – State Attorney John Petrasek proposed today That Brno Regional Court should charge Ronald Adams, head of the English branch of the Tatra lorry maker in Koprivinice, north Moravia, with corruption.
Brno – State Attorney John Petrasek proposed today That Brno Regional Court should charge Ronald Adams, head of the English branch of the Tatra lorry maker in Koprivinice, north Moravia, with corruption.
http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/zpravy/czech-state-attorney-proposes-that-tatra-head-adams-be-charged/925648
Brno – the Office for Protection of Competition (OPC) began to investigate the sale of the Tatra. Initiated administrative proceedings. The office turned arms dealer, Jaroslav Strnad and the company PROMET TOOLS. ČTK found out from the web antitrust authorities. New owners indebted carmaker acquired at auction in March for 176 million crowns.
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Strnad and Promet tools have the notices on the Web Office “option to get together control” TATRA TRUCKS. It was only on March 8, replacing the company TRUCK DEVELOPMENT, the new owners according to previous information purposefully established as a tool to take the Tatras.
According to the Commercial Register is the sole shareholder of Tatra trucks Galvas Marek, who has served as Chairman of the Board Tatras development. Means to control the company Tatra Truck Development provided by previous information including group J & T. ČTK Galvasová finds expression.
Office will be in administrative proceedings deal with the issue of production and sales of trucks, production and sale of forgings and stampings for the automotive industry. Only results in a simplified procedure. The clearance should decide within a month.
Tatra is a traditional manufacturer of trucks. Company since 2006, controlled the four Czech and foreign investors represented by current Chairman of the American Ronald Adams. In 2010, the automaker cut its more than sedmisetmilionovou loss of 158 million crowns, since not disclose its financial results. Tatra ended at auction because of debts.Tatras value was set at 1.765 billion crowns its liabilities amounted to approximately CZK 1.5 billion.
Tatra last year produced 496 trucks, which is a decrease of 29 percent.Domestic sales fell by a quarter, and exports fell by 24 percent to 447 vehicles.
http://www.financninoviny.cz/zpravy/index_img.php?id=214717
Author: ČTK www.ctk.cz
Forner British PM Margaret Thatcher has passed away.
The Iron Lady visited Prague in 1990 on invitation of Vaclav Havel.
This year’s Tchno Classica will have its traditional Tatra stand where Tatra enthusiasts will meet. On show at Hall 8.1 will be a Tatra T 57 sport.
25th Techno-Classica Essen – 10th* – 14th April 2013
World Show for Vintage, Classic and Prestige Automobiles, Motorsport, Motorcycles, Spare Parts, Restauration and World Club Meeting
Date: 10th* – 14th April 2013
*10th April: Preview, Trade and Press day
Location: MESSE ESSEN, Norbertstr. 2, D-45131 Essen
Exhibition area: 130.000 m2 divided into 20 halls and 4 open air areas
Number of exhibitor 2011: more than 1.250 exhibitors from 30 countries, of which are 200 Clubs and Interest Groups
Number of visitors 2011: 181.400 visitors from 41 countries
