MAN Truck & Bus restarts CKD production in Algeria with partner Maghreb Truck Company
MAN Truck & Bus has resumed CKD assembly in Blida, Algeria, with a medium-term target of 1,500 vehicles per year.
- 1,500 vehicles
- 8 vehicles
- 250
- 20+
What Happened
MAN Truck & Bus has resumed CKD (Completely Knocked Down) production in Algeria at the Blida plant in partnership with longtime local partner Maghreb Truck Company (MTC), which has represented MAN since 2003. The facility features two assembly lines capable of producing both truck and bus chassis, with a current focus on MAN TGS series models in 4x2, 6x4, and 8x4 configurations for long-haul transport. MAN aims to deliver around 1,500 vehicles annually to the Algerian market in the medium term.
MTC maintained the assembly plant even during the production hiatus, preserving more than 20 years of collaboration. The plant has a daily capacity of up to eight vehicles and offers high flexibility to adapt to market demand. MAN has provided technical training to local staff to ensure global quality standards, reinforcing its historical position as the first European commercial vehicle manufacturer to import CKD kits to Algeria.
“The restart of CKD production in Algeria together with our partner Maghreb Truck Company is an important step to further strengthen our international presence. By combining our global expertise with strong local partnerships, we bring our products closer to our customers and respond even more flexibly to local requirements.”
“We are proud to expand our long-standing partnership with MAN through the restart of CKD production in Blida. Building on more than 20 years of successful cooperation, we are excellently positioned to supply the Algerian market with locally assembled, high-quality vehicles tailored to customer needs.”
- Algeria
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Malaysia
- Thailand
Why this matters
This restart strengthens MAN's presence in the growing North African commercial vehicle market, where infrastructure and logistics demand is rising. The partnership with MTC, employing 250 people, supports local production and jobs, while MAN gains flexible capacity of up to eight vehicles per day.
Terms in This Story
- CKD
- Completely Knocked Down: vehicles shipped as individual parts and assembled locally, reducing tariffs and supporting local industry.
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