Mercedes-Benz to build first Russian assembly plant
by Canadian Manufacturing.com Staff
The 250 million euro facility will create 1,000 jobs, produce the German automaker's E-Class Sedan as well as SUVs
The German luxury automaker builds its vehicles at 29 assembly plants worldwide. PHOTO: Daimler
MOSCOW—Daimler AG has announced plans to build luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Russia for the first time.
The German automaker said it plans to invest 250 million euro (approximately C$346 million) in a new assembly plant outside Moscow. The facility will produce the Mercedes E-Class sedan, SUVs and comprise all stages of production from the paint shop to final assembly.
Markus Schäfer, a member of the carmaker’s board, said the Russian market is strategically important and represents an attractive growth area.
“By establishing a local production we do not only achieve greater proximity to our Russian costumers but also strengthen the international competitiveness of Mercedes-Benz Cars,” he said.
The plant is expected to create 1,000 new jobs at the Esipovo Industrial Park near the Russian capital.
Mercedes’ parent company Daimler said its first Russian-made car is expected to roll off the assembly line in 2019.
