Frequently Asked Questions to Algeco in Russia

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Action to take in case of a problem with a modular building?

Q: If any problem with a module or a modular building occurs during a rental period what should customer do?

A: Just make a call to our service department that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… Our service engineer will come during a day of call. All the service and repairing of the building – it’s not a customer headache.

Equipment?

Q: What if I need some additional equipment in addition to the modules?

A: We have a comprehensive offer of equipment which we propose for rent, including: AC, roofs, furniture, fridge… For a few rubbles per month, you can fix most of your needs with us.

Offer (2)?

Q: What kinds of buildings can be constructed using modules?

A: If to understand technically – 1, 2 and 3 storeyed… If generally – offices, shops… practically any.

Offer (1)?

Q: What kinds of modules do you offer?

A: Mostly offices and sanitary – they are of great demand in Russia. Generally we offer all kinds of modules by request: security, cashier, roller kiosk and so on.

Climate?

Q: There is in Russia a very specific climate; can you guarantee that the thermal insulation of your modules is enough for our temperatures?

A: Yes we can, we have now active references in different parts of Russia: winter 2009-2010 was very cold, and we can adapt our products to cover the most extremes conditions; for example, we have modules used in Usinsk. Modules for offices used in Western Russia could bear with as low as 35 degree below zero without any specific reinforcement.

Renting more expensive than owning?

Q: When I buy some units, I know what I pay for. I am able to use the modules for a long time, and if I do not need them, I can always sell them.

A: Russian made units are very cheap and that somehow, purchasing them can be seen as a cheap solution for long term needs. But in case you do not need the units for several weeks or months, you still need to pay for their storage, renovation, and managing units is not your core business. Moreover Russian made modules are less flexible, have a shorter life span, and have usually low insulation, low quality look… With Algeco you pay space when you have a need, we do the optimization. If you want, we can also sell some modules.

Stability of Algeco?

Q: You are a newcomer in Russia, can I rely on you? Won’t you go away after a few months?

A: We established the company a few weeks before the global recession hit the Russian Federation on the second half of 2008; despite all difficulties, we consider Russian Federation as being a strategic market and we have confirmed our investments in people and resources in this country. As a world leader in our sector, we trust we can be also leader in Russia Federation in our business area.

Necessary permits in Russia for modular buildings?

Q: What special permits are necessary to construct a modular building?

A: No building permits are required as, according to Russian legislation, modular buildings are temporary and so do not need to be licensed.

Availability of modules in Russia?

Q: How much time should I wait to get a module, from the time I have a need to the time it is delivered?

A: Our modules are imported in advance, import duties and taxes paid at the border of Russian Federation. We have a stock allowing us to serve at short notice customer needs from our 2 depots: Moscow and Saint Petersburg; for further destinations, time to organize transport is usually a matter of a few days.

Algeco, trader or producer?

Q: Are you a trader, or do you also produce your modules? Can you produce many if requested?

A: We do trade our modules produced in our factory based in Staré Město, Czech Republic, north of city of Brno, where modules are produced according to German specifications, with local cheaper work force. We can produce up to 150 units / week.