Modernised Mercedes-Benz plant in Hamburg to focus on electro mobility
News
4 May 2016
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Hamburg is to undergo a comprehensive modernisation plan, expanding its capability to produce key components for electric cars.
Plans have been approved by the company and works council that will see an investment of €500 million into the site, which the company claims will ‘ensure competitiveness of the site and long-term job security’.
Wolfgang Lenz, site manager Mercedes-Benz plant Hamburg, said: “With the investment of €500 million, we will develop the Hamburg plant into a high-tech site producing drive components for electric mobility. This is a proof for the high qualification and outstanding performance of our employees. The transformation plan is a future-oriented achievement for the plant that offers employees new opportunities.”
Frank Deiß, head of production powertrain Mercedes-Benz Cars and site manager Mercedes-Benz plant Untertürkheim, said: “With the transformation plan for the Hamburg plant we are continuing the successful strategic realignment of our German powertrain plants. We have defined a sustainable product portfolio and measures to increase efficiency and flexibility for all plants, leaving us extremely well prepared to face the future.”
