MAN invests €300 million in European service network expansion
MAN Truck & Bus will invest around €300 million by 2030 to expand and upgrade its European service network, the largest such investment in the company's history.
- €300 million
- 1,200
- 80%
What Happened
MAN Truck & Bus announced a €300 million investment by 2030 to expand and modernize its European service network. The plan includes new locations, upgrades of existing sites, and preparation for electric mobility. This is the largest service network investment in MAN's history.
- Training 8,000 employees in e-mobility, with doubled training budget in Germany.
- Expanding battery repair centers across Europe, targeting all markets by 2030.
- Installing up to 400 public charging points for e-trucks at up to 170 sites in cooperation with E.ON.
- Adding photovoltaic systems, LED lighting, and modern heating to reduce energy footprint.
- Digitizing workshop processes with iPads and AI-powered apps for efficiency and transparency.
Two-thirds of service points prepared for e-mobility.
Full €300 million invested, network expanded, battery repair centers in all European markets.
“A strong brand needs a strong service network. We have that, and we are making it even stronger.”
Why this matters
The investment aims to improve service coverage, reduce customer travel times, and prepare workshops for electric vehicles, enhancing MAN's competitiveness in the complex commercial vehicle business.
Terms in This Story
- High-voltage mechanic
- A technician trained to safely work on electric vehicle high-voltage systems.
- Battery repair center
- A specialized facility for repairing and servicing electric vehicle batteries.
- Photovoltaic system
- A system that converts sunlight into electricity using solar panels.
- Service network
- A collection of workshops and service points that provide maintenance and repair for vehicles.
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