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Yahoo
5 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
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The South African
Major vehicle assembly plant opens up in Durban
A popular car manufacturer has opened its largest vehicle assembly in South Africa, right along the sunny shores of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. 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. 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.
Zawya
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
South Africa: Mahindra opens new vehicle assembly facility in Durban
Mahindra South Africa has officially opened its new, purpose-built vehicle assembly facility at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal, signalling a major expansion in its local operations as the brand enters its third decade in the country. The plant, developed from the ground up near Mahindra's original 2018 assembly site, is built to the company's global manufacturing standards and features advanced quality control systems, expanded production lines, and dedicated customisation zones for South African customers. 'Our original facility played a pivotal role in establishing our local footprint,' says Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. '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 while maintaining world-class quality.' The new Durban facility can produce more than 1,000 Pik Up single- and double-cab models monthly, with scope for expansion as demand increases. It has also been designed to accommodate future models and a higher proportion of locally sourced components. Mahindra's global engineering teams are working with South African suppliers to increase localisation, further supporting the country's industrial development. Earlier this year, the company partnered with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to launch a feasibility study into a full-scale manufacturing plant in South Africa. Insights from the new facility's operations will help shape that study. 'This investment underscores our confidence in South Africa as both a manufacturing base and a key growth market for Mahindra globally,' adds Gupta. 'It reflects our commitment to creating jobs, supporting local industry, and delivering robust, reliable vehicles that meet the needs of South African customers.' Strong growth trajectory Since producing its first local bakkie in 2018, Mahindra has grown into a top 10 best-selling brand in South Africa. Naamsa, the industry business council, reports Mahindra as one of the three fastest-growing brands since opening the plant, and the fastest-growing brand overall in the past financial year (April 2024 to March 2025). The company has also recorded the strongest start to 2025 and leads in year-to-date growth. A partnership for local manufacturing Dr Dempsey Naidoo, chairman of AIH Logistics, Mahindra's local assembly partner, says the collaboration since 2018 has produced the largest semi-knockdown automotive facility of its kind in South Africa. 'This achievement reflects the power of collaboration between global expertise and local capability,' says Naidoo. 'It has created jobs, developed skills, and advanced South Africa's automotive manufacturing sector.' All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Mahindra inaugurates new assembly plant in South Africa
Mahindra & Mahindra recently inaugurated its new vehicle assembly plant in South Africa, as the automaker aims to address the growing local demand. The automaker's new vehicle assembly facility is located in the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in Durban, and is Mahindra's second assembly facility in South Africa. The new plant will assemble the brand's Pik Up range for South Africa. This is Mahindra's second assembly facility in South Africa as it aims to capitalise on the booming demand for budget vehicles in the market. Mahindra's New Assembly Plant In South Africa The new Mahindra Durban facility can assemble over 1,000 single- and double-cab Pik Ups per month. The automaker says it will be able to scale up production as demand increases. The facility also offers the flexibility to accommodate new models, as and when the brand plans to introduce them in the coming years. The automaker's global engineering teams are working with local suppliers to increase the level of locally sourced components. Also Read : Mahindra charts new high, becomes fastest-growing car brand in South Africa This is Mahindra's second vehicle assembly plant in South Africa, and the company is looking to increase localisation by working with local suppliers Speaking about the new facility, Rajesh Gupta, CEO - Mahindra South Africa, said, 'Our original facility played a pivotal role in establishing our 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 while maintaining world-class quality. This investment underscores our confidence in South Africa as both a manufacturing base and a key growth market for Mahindra globally. It reflects our commitment to creating jobs, supporting local industry, and delivering robust, reliable vehicles that meet the needs of South African customers." Mahindra began assembling pick-ups in South Africa in 2018, and is one of the top three fast-growing brands in South Africa in the seven years since opening the plant. The South African market is seeing a strong demand for budget vehicles, and the automaker plans to capitalise on the surge by introducing more models, including the Bolero and Veero pick-ups. Mahindra's Durban plant is the brand's biggest outside of India, and the locally assembled pick-ups have become popular with local farmers. The pick-ups also serve in the Mozambique police force. Apart from the pick-ups, Mahindra also retails its SUVs in the market, including the XUV700, Scorpion N, and XUV 3XO. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
The South African
6 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.
