Mercedes-Benz Trucks Expands European Production Network

 Mercedes‑Benz Trucks is expanding and optimizing its European production network to meet growing market demands and manage rising complexity due to an increasing variety of product variants. The Wörth plant in Germany remains the lead and largest-volume site, while a new assembly and manufacturing facility is planned in Cheb, Czech Republic, to complement the network by the end of the decade. Both sites will produce vehicles with diesel and alternative drivetrains, ensuring flexibility and resilience across Europe.

Key Network Developments

• Wörth, Germany:
  
  • Continues as the lead plant and competence center.
  • Focus on complex production programs and new product ramp-ups.
  • Investments of over €1 billion through 2030, including environmentally friendly paint shop and Body in White (BIW) expansion.
  • Participation in climate-neutral geothermal project (WärmeWerk Wörth) and defense sector growth.
• Cheb, Czech Republic:
  
  • New assembly and manufacturing site planned to relieve Wörth’s production complexity.
  • Painted cab bodies supplied from Wörth.
  • Annual capacity ~25,000 units, producing both conventional and alternative drive trucks.
  • Expected to generate 1,000+ jobs in production, IT, quality control, and maintenance.
• Aksaray, Türkiye:
  
  • Continues to produce Actros and Arocs models for domestic and select European markets.
  • Receives investments to enhance competitiveness.
• Other European sites:
  
  • Molsheim, France: Custom Tailored Trucks for special applications and defense sector.
  • Halberstadt, Germany: Global Parts Center controls spare parts supply.

Strategic Goals

• Improve efficiency, resilience, and flexibility to handle increasing product complexity.
• Secure value creation and employment at Wörth while expanding capacity in Cheb.
• Reduce production complexity at Wörth to maintain long-term competitiveness.
• Strengthen European growth strategy and safeguard jobs across Germany, Czechia, and Türkiye.

Statements from Leadership:

• Achim Puchert, CEO: “The Cheb plant strengthens our competitiveness with focus on cost optimization and complexity management while securing Wörth’s value creation and employment.”
• Jürgen Distl, Head of Operations: “Cheb provides breathing space for Wörth to continue producing trucks with diesel and zero-emission drivetrains flexibly.”
• Michael Brecht, Works Council: “The new Czech site forms an integral part of our growth strategy, benefiting German locations and employees.”
• Karel Havlíček, Czech Deputy PM: “The investment brings opportunities for Czech companies, supports technical education, and strengthens the Karlovy Vary region.”

Conclusion

 Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ European network expansion balances growth, efficiency, and sustainability. With Wörth remaining the hub and Cheb set to supplement production, the network is prepared for rising complexity and alternative drivetrain adoption, ensuring long-term competitiveness and strategic job security across Europe.