Daimler Truck Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Indonesia

Key Highlights:

• Daimler Truck has opened a new manufacturing facility in Indonesia.
• The plant is located in the Cikarang Industrial Area and is built on 15 hectares.
• An investment of IDR 500 billion has been made.
• Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) in Chennai will support its operations by supplying CKD kits.
• The plant will assemble various Mercedes-Benz Axor truck models and bus chassis specifically for the Indonesian market.

Daimler Truck has opened a new manufacturing facility in Indonesia under its local unit, Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI). The plant is located in the Cikarang Industrial Area and is part of the company’s plan to meet rising demand for commercial vehicles in Southeast Asia.

Global Strengths

This new plant integrates German engineering, Indian manufacturing skills, and local market knowledge from Indonesia. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), based in Chennai, will supply Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits to the Indonesian plant. DICV’s cost-effective and high-quality production is expected to boost efficiency and flexibility.

Trucks and Buses for the Local Market

The plant will assemble various Mercedes-Benz Axor truck models, including 2528 CH, 4928 T, 4028 T, 4023 T, 2528 RMC, 2528 CX, and 2528 C. It will also produce OH 1626 L and OH 1626 S bus chassis, specially designed for the Indonesian market.

Large-Scale Investment and Capacity

The facility is built on a 15-hectare site and can produce up to 5,000 Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses every year. Daimler Truck has invested IDR 500 billion in this project. The plant will serve as a regional center for assembly and distribution.

Modern Facility with Global Standards

The plant is designed to allow smooth workflow and flexible production. It includes modern systems like a test track to simulate real road conditions and an advanced paint booth. All facilities meet Mercedes-Benz global standards.

Leadership insights:

Satyakam Arya, Managing Director and CEO of DICV, said the new plant fits into Daimler Truck’s long-term plans for Southeast Asia. He also stressed that India will continue to be an important base for exports.

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CMV360 Says

Daimler Truck’s new plant in Indonesia shows the company’s focus on Southeast Asia as a growing market for commercial vehicles. By combining strengths from Germany, India, and Indonesia, Daimler is building a strong regional base. This setup will boost local manufacturing and strengthen India’s role in global exports.