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Isuzu Motors South Africa produced more than 27 400 D-Max bakkies and 3 800-plus trucks at its Gqeberha plant in the Eastern Cape during the 12 months ended March 31, 2026, a 21% year-on-year increase. Manufacturing and product engineering executive VP Dominic Rimmer says the record is rooted in the collective effort, skills and commitment of the workforce, supported by strong systems and operational discipline.
Kanu opens R25-million manufacturing site adjacent to Isuzu plantKanu Commercial Body Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors South Africa since 2015, has opened its new facility in the Aloes Industrial Complex in Gqeberha, adjacent to Isuzu's Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Centre. The R25-million investment includes two new paint booths, a laser cleaning facility, additional gantry systems and improved staff facilities including a medical centre, upgraded ablution facilities and a canteen.
VSL Manufacturing commissions R750-million components plant for Isuzu supplyAutomotive component manufacturer VSL Manufacturing has started operations at its new facility adjacent to the Isuzu assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha, with commissioning of new tooling nearing completion and production expected to reach full capacity by October 2026. The 51% black female-owned company manufactures skin panels for the Isuzu D-Max bakkie line and expects combined yearly volumes to peak at around 520 000 units by 2027.
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Kanu Commercial Body Construction has opened its new manufacturing facility in the Aloes Industrial Complex in Gqeberha, adjacent to Isuzu Motors South Africa’s (IMSAf’s) Vehicle Conversion and...
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) achieved a record vehicle production tally for the 2026 financial year, which ended on March 31. During the 12-month period, the vehicle assembler saw a 21%...
Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has achieved a record vehicle production tally for the 2026 financial year, which ended March 31. During the 12-month period, the vehicle assembler saw a 21%...
Commissioning of new tooling at its recently built automotive component plant is nearing completion, with production of the first portion of parts expected to start this month, confirms automotive...
Isuzu Motors South Africa has launched the MVR bus chassis in South Africa, fitted with a Marcopolo Torino body. Designed as a dedicated commuter bus chassis, the local arm of the Japanese vehicle...
VSL Manufacturing (VSL) has started operations at its new, R750-million manufacturing facility adjacent to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha. VSL is a...
VSL Manufacturing (VSL) has started operations at its new, R750-million manufacturing facility adjacent to the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha. VSL is a...
The Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (Ameo) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have finally signed a wage agreement, following a protracted process that...
The Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation (Ameo) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have finally signed a wage agreement, following a protracted process that...
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