This expansion strengthens Europe’s electric CV supply chain, reducing reliance on Asian imports and supporting regional job creation in green manufacturing.

Volumes driven lower by plunging output in Japan

Using an “Internet-of-Things” platform called ‘thingsHub’, developed by German company SmartMakers GmbH, Putzmeister can track the location and status of every vehicle in the production facility.

“Cargo Box” bodies, installed on a light commercial vehicle chassis powered by a battery electric driveline, are now being built in series in a dedicated “body shop” in the Atessa plant.

The agreement includes provisions for land, workforce support, and tax incentives, and forms part of “a broader German-Senegalese development and climate partnership”.

The Kecskemét plant currently manufactures multiple components, supplying OEMs worldwide.

She will replace Michael Hellman, who is leaving the company, in the role at Düsseldorf.

MoU signed with local distributor Petromin and Saudi Government

This strategic move to assemble locally marks Karsan’s planned further expansion into the markets of North America

This multi-site manufacturing investment supports Eaton’s strategy to serve both passenger and commercial vehicle electrification markets across Europe as OEMs shift away from combustion engines.

The company commemorated the establishment of its heavy truck factory – now also its headquarters – in 1955, since which date it has built more than 1.25 million trucks and 2 million cabs.

The first trucks are scheduled to roll off the production line at the former MAN plant in Austria by the end of the year.