Daimler Truck opens new truck and bus production site in Argentina
Daimler Truck inaugurated its new Zárate Industrial Center in Argentina, a $110 million facility producing trucks and bus chassis under the Mercedes-Benz brand.
- USD 110 million
- 20 hectares
- 75 years
What Happened
Daimler Truck has officially opened its new Zárate Industrial Center in Argentina, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to producing Mercedes-Benz trucks and bus chassis. The 20-hectare site includes a spare parts logistics center and Argentina's first plant for remanufacturing used truck and bus parts. The company invested a total of USD 110 million in the project.
USD 110 million
Total investment in the new Zárate Industrial Center.
- Atego trucks
- Accelo trucks
- Bus chassis with front and rear engine (OF/OH models)
“The opening of our new Zárate plant marks an important new chapter for Mercedes‑Benz Trucks in Argentina. Building on 75 years of industrial heritage, this state‑of‑the‑art site gives us, for the first time, a 100 percent focus on trucks and buses in Argentina and strengthens the role in Daimler Truck’s global production network.”
Why this matters
The new site, built on a 20-hectare plot, strengthens Daimler Truck's commitment to Argentina with local production, a remanufacturing plant, and a logistics center, supporting its market leadership in trucks and buses.
Terms in This Story
- Remanufacturing
- The process of restoring used parts to like-new condition, extending their lifespan and reducing waste.
- Logistics center
- A facility for storing, managing, and distributing spare parts and components efficiently.
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