Name of the Project
Isuzu next-generation bakkie programme.

Location
South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Isuzu Motors South Africa, a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors of Japan.

Project Description
Isuzu Motors of Japan plans to increase the company’s bakkie production capacity to 29 000 units a year.

The next-generation bakkie will be locally engineered to meet the requirements of the South African and key sub-Saharan Africa markets.

Potential Job Creation
About 1 000 jobs are expected to be created at the plant.

Capital Expenditure
R1.2-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
No date has been announced for the introduction of the vehicle.

Latest Developments
The project was announced in November.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Isuzu Motors South Africa corporate communications manager Gishma Johnson, tel +27 41 403 2167 or email gishma.johnson@isuzu.co.za.