Major vehicle assembly plant opens up in Durban
Mahindra South Africa officially inaugurated its new vehicle assembly plant on 12 August at Durban's Dube TradePort's Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
The launch marks a major expansion in the country's automotive manufacturing landscape.
This purpose-built facility, adjacent to Mahindra's original 2018 assembly site, replaces the semi-knocked-down (SKD) setup and enables full nuts-and-bolts assembly of the Pik Up range (both single- and double-cab variants).
With capacity to assemble over 1 000 vehicles per month, the plant is designed for flexibility and future growth, including accommodating new models and increasing local component sourcing.
The launch was attended by eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development Musa Zondi, Mahindra South Africa CEO Rajesh Gupta, and other dignitaries.
Mayor Xaba described the move as a new chapter in local manufacturing, particularly in the automotive sector.
This new Durban plant also coincides with Mahindra entering its third decade in South Africa.
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