Bajaj Auto has setup their new manufacturing plant in Manaus, Brazil expanding their global footprint with this mega opening. Bajaj Auto’s new facility is located at Av. Do Turismo, nº 13.529 – Bairro Tarumã that is spread acoss 9,600 sq mt. This new facility is equipped with engine assembly, vehicle assembly and testing facilities. The production capacity of the plant is 20,000 units per year, operating on a single shift. Construction on the Manaus plant began in June 2023. The Dominar range of bikes will be assembled at the factory in the initial phase followed by the Pulsar models once they are available in this region.
According to Bajaj, the Manaus factory has been designed with advanced, automated production lines and integrated quality control systems. There are multiple conveyor and transfer systems. It utilizes the Protheus ERP system to streamline its manufacturing, supply chain management, finance and HR operations.
At the inauguration, Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director of Bajaj Auto Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm: “With the establishment of our own plant in Brazil we have achieved a quantum shift in our local capability to fulfil demand. Our Dominar brand has received an outstanding reception since its launch 18 months ago. The new manufacturing capabilities will enable us to build a wider distribution network, introduce new products and meet growing expectations of our customers. This plant also signals our commitment to Brazil, to building an ecosystem of partnerships and integrating further into the automotive industry. We are excited to be part of Brazil’s growth story and look forward to a prosperous future here.”
Bajaj do Brasil has provided for plans to expand the facility further in due course to accommodate additional production capacity to upto 50,000 units per year.