Chennai – Daimler Truck has marked a significant milestone in its regional expansion with the opening of Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI)—a cutting-edge greenfield manufacturing facility located in the Cikarang Industrial Area, Indonesia. This strategic investment underscores Daimler Truck’s long-term commitment to Southeast Asia, tailored to meet the region’s dynamic and evolving mobility needs.
The new DCVMI plant spans 15 hectares and has an annual production capacity of 5,000 Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses. With a total investment of IDR 500 billion, this facility embodies Daimler Truck’s commitment towards strengthening the commercial vehicle industry in Indonesia and serves as a cornerstone of the company’s regional growth strategy—acting as a hub for vehicle assembly and distribution across key Southeast Asian markets. What sets this initiative apart is its collaborative foundation, rooted in the precision of German engineering, the strength of Indian manufacturing, and the insight of Indonesian market experience.
India plays a pivotal role in this regional synergy. The new Indonesian facility will be seamlessly supported by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), based in Chennai, which will supply high-quality Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits. DICV’s proven excellence in cost-efficient, world-class manufacturing ensures operational efficiency and supply chain resilience, while optimizing localisation and scalability.
Satyakam Arya, Managing Director and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, emphasized the plant’s significance as part of Daimler Truck’s long-term strategy in Southeast Asia. “India remains a cornerstone of our global export strategy. Leveraging Indonesia for the ASEAN region is about expanding our reach, not shifting our focus. As DICV becomes further integrated into Daimler Trucks’ global manufacturing network, we will play a key role in building capabilities in Indonesia—transferring knowledge, developing talent, and strengthening the regional ecosystem.”
The opening of DCVMI’s new factory is a concrete realisation of the “Bigger and Better” vision. More than just expanding the scale of its facilities, this step also brings improvements in agility, improved workflow, and the resilience of solutions for customers in Indonesia. This initiative affirms the company’s commitment to providing commercial vehicles that truly meet local market needs, from production efficiency and service reliability to the ongoing adoption of innovation. The collaboration between Daimler’s global technology and the strength of the local Indonesian team serves as a solid foundation, ensuring that every product supports the business growth of customers throughout Indonesia.
