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1988–1992 State enterprise Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod. During the next phase of the reorganization of Czechoslovakian industry, Česká zbrojovka becomes independent once again under its traditional name. In 1989, the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia collapses and Česká zbrojovka dramatically chang- es its focus: it ends the production of service pistols vz. 82, tractor hydraulics and aircraft engine trans- missions. Following this move, the production of civilian firearms is greatly increased. @ Key products: CZ 537 and CZ 527 centrefire rifles, CZ 92 pistols 1992 to the present day Česká zbrojovka a.s., Uherský Brod. The privatized company undergoes major restruc- turing, the machinery is modernized, the company innovates and expands its portfolio and penetrates new markets. In 1997, the CZ-USA subsidiary is formed in the United States. After a successful first half of the 1990s, a period of fluctuating eco- nomic results follows, with the situation being fur- ther complicated by a complex ownership struc- ture. Things calm down in 2001 with the arrival of a new majority shareholder. The company now pri- marily focuses on production for the civilian market (pistols, rimfire rifles, centrefire rifles, airguns). In the service sector, it engages in the production of the CZ 75 series of pistols, the armament produc- tion is once again supplemented by the production of high precision components for the automotive and aircraft industries. The company's IPSC team gains worldwide fame. Česká zbrojovka becomes the owner of the famous Dan Wesson brand and purchases some production programmes from Zbrojovka Brno. A fundamental turning point is the arrival of the Chief Executive Officer, Ing. Lubomír www.fragoutmag.com