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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mahindra South Africa doubles footprint with new vehicle assembly site
Mahindra South Africa, part of the Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group, has launched its new vehicle assembly facility in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Initially announced in October 2024, the plant is situated at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone. It will be able to assemble over 1,000 Pik-Up models per month, more than doubling its production capacity. Additionally, the plant also offers the flexibility to accommodate new upcoming car models. The new 14,000sqm facility, located close to its previous site, is both more technically superior and larger. It features advanced quality control systems, expanded production lines, and dedicated customisation zones for customers. Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa, stated that the company's original facility 'played a pivotal role' in establishing its local footprint. 'As demand for our locally assembled Pik Up range continued to rise, we needed a facility with the scale, flexibility, and technology to meet future growth,' he added. Sachin Arolkar, Head of International Operations at Mahindra & Mahindra, referred to South Africa as a cornerstone market in Mahindra's international growth strategy. 'This new facility strengthens our ability to serve local customers and also enhances our regional manufacturing capabilities,' he added. eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba remarked that the new plant marked a significant milestone for Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. He also appreciated Mahindra's investment decision as it would boost local job creation. "Mahindra South Africa doubles footprint with new vehicle assembly site" was originally created and published by Investment Monitor, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The South African
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The South African
South Africa just opened a brand-NEW vehicle factory
News of a brand-new vehicle factory opening its doors in South Africa may come as a bit of a shock if you've only been listening to the doom-mongers. Donald Trump's 30% trade tariffs can move aside, because as of this week, South Africa is home to a brand-new vehicle factory. Situated in the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal, the new vehicle factory belongs to Indian giant, Mahindra South Africa. And the brand says the new facility marks a major step in the brand's 30-year journey in South Africa. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in Durban this week. Image: Mahindra South Africa Designed and built to Mahindra's rigorous global standards, the vehicle factory represents a significant scale-up in both capacity expansion and quality control systems. 'As demand for our locally assembled Pik Up bakkie continues to rise, we needed a facility with the scale, flexibility, and technology to meet future growth,' said Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. The Durban-based facility has the capacity to assemble over 1 000 Pik Up single- and double-cab bakkies per month. Moreover, the vehicle factory also offers the flexibility to accommodate new models Mahindra may wish to introduce in the coming years. Better still, Mahindra has been working with local suppliers to identify opportunities for greater part localisation and job creation. Mayor Cyril Xaba spoke at the opening ceremony. Image: Mahindra South Africa 'South Africa is a cornerstone market in Mahindra's international growth strategy. A new vehicle factory here strengthens our regional manufacturing capabilities in Africa. This investment underscores our confidence in South Africa as a manufacturing base globally. And it reflects our commitment to creating jobs and supporting South African customers,' concluded Rajesh. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
