MAN Truck & Bus Expands State-of-the-Art Logistics Center for Zero-Emission Technologies Growth
Key Ideas
- Expansion of MAN Truck & Bus logistics center in Salzgitter by 53,000 square meters to support growth in zero-emission technologies and accommodate a rapidly growing product portfolio.
- Focus on spare parts supply for trucks, buses, vans, engines, and specific e-mobility components like batteries due to the increasing number of electric vehicles on the road.
- Introduction of components for hydrogen trucks and PowerLion diesel drivetrain for future models, aligning with the goal to have around 50 percent of newly delivered MAN vehicles electrically powered by 2030.
- Implementation of TRATON GROUP's joint modular system to enhance the spare parts range, ensuring availability for up to 15 years post-series production for all MAN vehicles.
MAN Truck & Bus has expanded its global logistics center in Salzgitter to cater to the growing demand for zero-emission technologies and support the increasing product portfolio in electromobility. The new building covering 53,000 square meters allows for the stockpiling of up to 12,000 specific e-mobility components like batteries. The company is focusing on providing spare parts for a wide range of vehicles, including electric trucks and buses. With the goal of having 50 percent of newly delivered MAN vehicles electrically powered by 2030, components for hydrogen trucks and the PowerLion diesel drivetrain are also being added. The expansion also incorporates the TRATON Modular System (TMS) to streamline spare parts availability for MAN vehicles globally. This development signifies a significant step towards making MAN's logistics center in Salzgitter future-ready and in line with the shift towards sustainable transportation solutions.