Scania Announces Latest Progress at Its Rugao Plant, Soon to Be CompletedNovember 6, 2024, Shanghai, China — As a global leader in sustainable transport solutions and a subsidiary of the Traton Group, Scania made its return to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to showcase the latest developments at its highly anticipated Rugao plant. During this year’s exhibition, Scania released a new video highlighting the significant construction progress, including the installation of key equipment, marking an important step toward the factory’s official launch.
China International Import Expo – Swedish Industry Pavilion
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Establishing a Benchmark for Sustainability: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Commercial Vehicle Factory
Following the release of the first status video in July, the new video highlights the ongoing development at the Rugao plant, focusing on the installation of advanced equipment and providing a clearer picture of the plant’s layout and functionality. The plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, with production scheduled to commence in 2025.
As part of Scania’s commitment to sustainable transportation, the Rugao plant aims to become China’s first carbon-neutral commercial vehicle factory. Scania is actively implementing advanced environmental practices and working closely with suppliers to ensure that the factory’s sustainability goals extend throughout the entire supply chain. This initiative not only aligns with China’s national green economy development goals but also further strengthens Scania’s leadership in sustainable manufacturing.
Scania Rugao Plant
Local R&D Team Integrates into China’s Innovation Ecosystem
At the same time, Scania has established a world-class R&D team in China, focused on exploring and integrating unique technologies from China’s innovation ecosystem. This is the first large-scale R&D center Scania has set up outside of Sweden. Through this professional R&D hub, Scania will accelerate innovation, foster collaboration, and develop products tailored to meet the unique needs of China’s transportation ecosystem. The scientific research activities conducted here will ensure the efficient transformation of Chinese innovations, which will also be applied to the Traton Group’s global production system.
Amanda Liu, Director of Industrial Operations Communications for Scania Asia, said: “Scania’s investment in Rugao and our focus on localized production reflect our commitment to making a positive impact on China’s transportation system and environment. Through these strategic actions, we are driving the transition toward sustainable transport systems, benefiting not only the industry but also society and the planet.”
Expanding Influence in China: Key to Scania and Traton Group’s Value Creation
Increasing influence in the Chinese market is crucial for value creation for both Scania and the Traton Group. Mats Harborn, Chief Representative of Traton’s China Office, commented: “We see tremendous opportunities in the Chinese market. As local production at Rugao progresses and the development of the Traton Modular System (TMS) continues, we will optimize our products and business models to meet customer needs, thereby jointly driving transportation transformation and creating a sustainable world.”
From left to right: Mats Harborn (Traton Group), Amanda Liu (Scania Industrial Operations Asia), Per Augustsson (Swedish Ambassador to China)
Amanda Liu Releases Factory Progress Update
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