* (Interview with Vasile Marius Crişan - the general manager of National Company "Romarm" SA)
Reporter: In the beginning of October you will submit the strategy for the restructuring of "Romarm" to the Government in order to have it approved. What is the objective of this strategy?
Vasile Crişan: The strategy of CNR SA aims to reconfigure the structure of the company and to resize its production capacities, based on the the equipment needs of the army, and the requirements of the foreign market, in order to transform the company into an entity with a flexible management and a viable and profitable activity. I am considering a series of short and medium term measures, which would reduce arrears, help expand the company"s line of business and increase its turnover. On an organizational level, it will include five divisions according to their specific types of products: armament, ammunition, equipment for infantry, artillery and armored vehicles, missiles, powders and explosives. We do not rule out partnerships and consolidations on a national level, which would create the critical mass needed for bargaining power in international negotiations, and where applicable, even privatization.
The reconfiguration of the current production capacities will be supported by investments in the capabilities defined in Brussels as being the responsibility of Romania, all accompanied by a reengineering of all the main processes. Of course it would be desirable to also have a law concerning the weapons industry which would make our approaches more effective.
Reporter: What is the current structure of the company?
Vasile Crişan: The CNR currently has 15 branches which manufacture military technology, spread out all across Romania. The restructuring program which we have devised together with a judicious resizing, will enhance the competitiveness of our produ
