Ob 70. obletnici tovarne TAM v Mariboru smo se za en dan vrnili v preteklost in hkrati pogledali v prihodnost. Dan odprtih vrat, ki je potekal 15. septembra 2017, je privabil številne obiskovalce vseh generacij – nekdanje zaposlene, družine, ljubitelje tehniške dediščine ter ponosne Mariborčane, ki so s TAM-om rasli in soustvarjali njegovo zgodbo.
Za nostalgijo in spomine so poskrbela legendarna vozila, ki so zaznamovala desetletja slovenskega in širšega industrijskega prostora. Oranžni kombiji, mogočni tovorni velikani, ikonična rdeča gasilska vozila ter nepremagljivi vojaški tovornjaki so se za ta poseben dogodek vrnili na kraj svojega nastanka. Njihova prisotnost je v obiskovalcih obudila številne osebne zgodbe, delovne spomine in ponos na domače znanje.
Posebno zanimanje je požel ogled sodobne proizvodnje avtobusov, kjer so si obiskovalci lahko ogledali, kako se danes nadaljuje tradicija inovativnosti, kakovosti in tehnološkega razvoja. Sodobna proizvodnja je jasno pokazala, da TAM tudi po sedmih desetletjih ostaja simbol znanja, vztrajnosti in prilagajanja času.
Veliko pozornosti so pritegnili tudi podzemni rovi pod cono Tezno, ki so številnim skupinam obiskovalcev razkrili svoje skrivnosti in zgodovinski pomen. Obiskovalci so se ob tem lahko okrepčali z okusno hrano iz kombija Ferfud, kar je prijetno zaokrožilo celodnevno dogajanje.
Praznovanje 70. obletnice ni bilo le obujanje preteklosti, temveč tudi izraz skupne želje, da znamka TAM ostane del Maribora in industrijske prihodnosti še dolga leta. Skupaj smo ji zaželeli srečnih, uspešnih in pogumnih novih 70 let.
Highlights from the Celebration of TAM’s 70th Anniversary – Open Day, September 15, 2017
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the TAM factory in Maribor, we took a moment to look back with pride and nostalgia, while also looking confidently toward the future. The Open Day, held on September 15, 2017, attracted a large number of visitors of all generations – former employees, families, vehicle enthusiasts, and proud citizens of Maribor who have grown up alongside TAM and helped shape its remarkable story.
A special sense of nostalgia was created by the legendary vehicles that defined decades of industrial development in Slovenia and beyond. Iconic orange vans, powerful heavy-duty trucks, unmistakable red fire-fighting vehicles, and robust military trucks returned to the place where they were originally built. For many visitors, these vehicles revived personal memories, stories from the workplace, and a deep sense of pride in domestic knowledge and engineering excellence.
Great interest was also shown in the tour of the modern bus production facilities. Visitors were able to see how TAM’s tradition of innovation, quality, and technological development continues today. The contemporary production process clearly demonstrated that even after seven decades, TAM remains a symbol of expertise, resilience, and the ability to adapt to changing times.
Another highlight of the day was the guided tour of the underground tunnels beneath the Tezno industrial zone. Numerous visitor groups had the opportunity to discover their secrets and learn about their historical significance. After the tours, guests could enjoy refreshments and street food from the Ferfud food truck, adding a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to the event.
The celebration of TAM’s 70th anniversary was not only a tribute to its rich past, but also a shared expression of optimism for the future. Together, we wished the TAM brand many more successful, innovative, and proud decades ahead.
