Hyundai Motors factory, China

1st May 2015

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Hyundai Motors factory, Changzhou, China.

Client
Hyundai Motors.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of Hyundai Motors’ fourth plant in China.

The Changzhou factory, built on a 1.92-million-square-metre site with 250 000 m2 of floor space, will be fully equipped with a press shop, and body, paint and assembly lines, in addition to an engine plant.

Hyundai will use high-tech automotive manufacturing facilities and knowledge to make Changzhou a smart, environment-friendly factory. A recycling system, including the recycling of gas emissions, water and waste discharge, will also be implemented at the new factory.

The plant will produce 200 000 strategic small cars for Hyundai. The plans are to expand capacity to 300 000 units in 2018.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Construction of the plant will be completed at the end of 2016.

Latest Developments
Hyundai broke ground on the project on April 3.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Hyundai Automotive South Africa GM corporate communications Deon Sonnekus, tel +27 061 355 1153 or email deons@hyundai.co.za.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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