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Iveco Australia expands local manufacturing
Iveco Australia has strengthened its commitment to Australian truck manufacturing announcing that an additional Stralis model will be built in DandenongThe Stralis ATi is currently sold in Australia as a fully imported model, however from the fourth quarter of 2017 it will be assembled at Iveco’s Dandenong facility and become known as the Stralis AT.
Iveco said in a press release today (July 24) that selected components including mirrors, trailer connections, batteries, wheels and liquids will be sourced locally.
The Stralis AT variants will include a 6x4 prime mover and 6x2 rigid in a variety of specification options, and will join existing Stralis AS-L, Powerstar, ACCO and Delta and Metro bus chassis models, which are locally built and/or manufactured in Melbourne.
The addition of the Stralis AT to the production mix will see the Dandenong facility undergo investment in tooling and software to calibrate the AT’s adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning systems, which will introduce new technology to the site.
Australian buyers will enjoy several benefits from the local production of AT models including greatly reduced lead times from vehicle order to delivery, and the ability to customise their trucks by adding factory-fitted special options and local accessories.
Iveco Australia Managing Director, Michael Jonson, said the increase in local production highlighted the company’s commitment to Australian manufacturing.
“Iveco is one of only a few remaining commercial vehicle brands to manufacture here – this latest expansion in Australian-based production demonstrates the company’s commitment to having a strong local manufacturing presence,” Jonson said.
“The addition of Stralis AT variants to the local production mix along with other initiatives will ultimately see a modest increase in the facility’s manufacturing workforce, so this is good for the local workforce and also for Australian truck buyers who can further reap the benefits that locally-manufactured vehicles provide,” he concluded.
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