Mercedes Benz South Africa to invest additional R2 Billion into East London Plant
Dr Niefer and Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Daimler AG Board of Management member shake hands with the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry at the investment announcement.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (MBSA), a unit of Daimler AG, today received confirmation of the production of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class, following extensive planning and preparation to present the East London plant as an optimal manufacturing location within the global production network.
Confirming its commitment to the South African operation, Daimler AG,announced that it would be investing a further R2-billion into the South African plant in preparation for production of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which will be introduced to global markets in 2014.
Confirming the decision, Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Daimler AG Board of Management member, Manufacturing and Procurement Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans, said: “Daimler AG is delighted to include South Africa among the four manufacturing locations around the world to build the next-generation C-Class – the most popular model within the Mercedes-Benz passenger cars range. The Mercedes-Benz plant in East London has been recognised repeatedly for its excellent production quality by J.D. Power and Associates and is one of the best manufacturing plants in the industry. This success is not least due to the great efforts of the East London plant’s team and its stringent application of the Mercedes-Benz production system with its robust processes and rigorous quality standards.“
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