The GBP 3.5 million investment opened its doors on February 13 and will exclusively train apprentices for the DAF brand, with 500 individuals confirmed to attend courses in its first year.

Flexible production line will produce battery-powered and ICE models.

The new production unit is being built for the manufacture of Accelo and Atego trucks, and Mercedes-Benz’s OH and OF bus chassis.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks y Buses Ltda is investing in warehousing and manufacturing in Argentina.

The JV has procured 16 hectares of land in Weilheim, Germany, with plans to establish a large-scale production facility responsible for producing its NextGen fuel cell systems. The start of production at the Weilheim site is planned to align with the introduction of EU CO2 legislation, currently estimated around 2030.

This marks a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy which aligns with Great Dane's long-term vision to enhance operational efficiency and increase their regional market presence in the truck body sector.

David Kiss, Managing Director of DAF Trucks UK told members of the UK media at an event held in Oxford late last year that a large amount of DAF UK’s success is a direct result of its aftermarket network. The territory boasts 13 dealer groups with 146 dealer locations, which include 102 service locations and 34 sales locations.

The new plant will produce wiring systems for the CV industry in order to meet the growing demand in that segment of the business.

The new parts warehouse is part of a USD100m investment plan in Argentina for the construction of a new factory in Zárate, Buenos Aires province.

New facility to supply battery packs for Tata Daewoo Mobility.

At the Mellatracks location, a 600m by 40m “snow flat”, a 200m-diameter “snow and ice circle”, and a 1,750m “snow handling track” have been added.

Moreover, the group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian firm, agreeing to offtake 100,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per year over a ten-year term.