Daimler Truck introduces new manufacturing facility in Indonesia
Daimler Truck
has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility,
Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing
Indonesia (
DCVMI
), in Indonesia, with an annual production capacity of 5,000
Mercedes-Benz trucks
and buses. It is supported by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) supplying
Completely Knocked Down
(CKD) kits. It is aiming to enhance its regional growth strategy and strengthen its presence in key Southeast Asian markets.
What does it contain?
The 15-hectare facility in Cikarang integrates Mercedes-Benz's global standards, featuring a test track and advanced paint booth, to improve efficiency, streamline production, and foster innovation, marking a new growth phase for DCVMI and contributing to Indonesia's economy.
The new greenfield manufacturing facility, Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI), is part of Daimler Truck's regional growth strategy. The facility will act as a hub for vehicle assembly and distribution across key Southeast Asian markets.
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), based in Chennai, will support the new facility. DICV will supply high-quality Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits. This collaboration is a significant step towards the company's 'Bigger and Better' vision.
Satyakam Arya, Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, ' As DICV becomes further integrated into
Daimler Trucks
' global manufacturing network, we will play a key role in building capabilities in Indonesia—transferring knowledge, developing talent, and strengthening the regional ecosystem.'
A step to boost efficiency
The factory is expected to improve agility, workflow, and resilience of solutions for customers in the country. The collaboration between Daimler's global technology and the local Indonesian team will ensure that every product supports business growth in Indonesia.
The plant will continue producing flagship models such as Mercedes-Benz Axor Trucks, specifically designed for the Indonesian market, and Mercedes-Benz bus chassis. The plant will continue to produce flagship models such as 2528 CH, 4928 T, 4028 T, 4023 T, 2528 RMC, 2528 CX, and 2528 C.
Sankaranarayanan Ramamurthi, President Director of DCVMI, said 'This plant is not merely an addition to our infrastructure—it is a manifestation of our vision to make a tangible contribution to Indonesia's economy, empower local communities, and build a stronger industrial ecosystem. Each unit produced here reflects not only engineering excellence but also the spirit of collaboration and our confidence in Indonesia's future.'
DCVMI's Cikarang plant is integrating a manufacturing system with Mercedes-Benz's global standards. This integration aims to enhance efficiency and streamline production processes. Equipped with a test track and advanced paint booth, the plant strengthens Daimler Truck's Asia presence. The enhanced facility enables faster innovation cycles and increased flexibility.
The new facility spans 15 hectares. The annual production capacity is 5,000 Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses.
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