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
Predator in Minsk, Belarus

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.

Streit design

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
  • STREIT Manufacturing (Canada)
  • KrAZ (Ukraine)[8]

References
  1. "STREIT Group". LinkedIn.
  2. "STREIT Group Corporate History".
  3. "Commerce levies $3.5m fine for illegal armored vehicle exports". www.americanshipper.com. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
  4. "Canadian maker of military vehicles for Sudan operates beyond reach of Ottawa's rules". The Globe and Mail Inc. 16 July 2019.
  5. "Streit Group Reviews". Glassdoor. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
  6. "KrAZ Kuguar Light armored personnel carrier". Military-Today.com. ARG.
  7. "KrAZ Spartan Armored personnel carrier". Military-Today.com. ARG.
  8. "Fiona Streit Group KrAZ 6x6 APC Armoured Personnel Carrier". Army Recognition. 4 January 2019.
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