“The successful production of the first Viano and Vito not only signifies that FJDA has entered into a new era of development, but also symbolizes the successful launching of another automotive joint venture across the western Taiwan Strait," Lian Xiaoqing, Fujian Motors president said in a release.
"This will be of important significance to consolidate and lift the market competence of the auto industry in Fujian Province. I anticipate FJDA’s very first product to be launched on schedule and to achieve very positive feedback in the market.”
The joint venture, established in 2007, only became operational this February, when the two began producing prototype vehicles. Since then and from now on, the production of vehicles here will rely on 40 percent of locally sourced parts and components.
To make it easier to market the products of the Fuzhou plant, FJDA will expand its dealership network to over 40 stores.
“Mercedes-Benz Vito/Viano and Sprinter multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) are extremely well-suited to meet the needs of businesses and families, who appreciate the quality and functionality of these versatile transporters," Ulrich Walker, CEO of Daimler Northeast Asia added.
"As China’s economy continues to expand, more and more consumers and businesses will need the reliable and economical transportation solutions that these vehicles provide.”
The Fuzhou plant includes body, paint and assembly areas, spreading for 128,000 square meters. The facility employs 1,300 people for now, but plans are to add more personnel in the near future.
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