Today, Scania takes a momentous step in its 134-year journey by inaugurating its third global industrial hub, in China. It’s an investment that not only strengthens Scania’s global footprint but positions the company at the heart of the world’s largest truck market.
The new industrial hub in Rugao, Jiangsu Province, represents one of Scania’s largest global investments to date. Covering 800,000 square metres, the site has a licensed production capacity of 50,000 vehicles a year and will serve both the Chinese market and selected export markets in Asia and beyond. The facility creates around 3,000 new jobs locally and represents a total investment of 2 billion euros.
Scania is the first western OEM to be granted a full production licence for a wholly owned truck plant in China, a milestone that underscores the company’s long-term commitment to the market.
The Rugao facility will operate almost entirely on renewable energy sources, including locally produced biogas and certified green electricity. These measures contribute directly to Scania’s Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation targets.
“Sustainability is built into every part of our new factory in Rugao: from energy sourcing to waste management,” says Ruthger de Vries, President of Scania Industrial Operations Asia. “This is not just about producing trucks; it’s about setting a new benchmark for efficient and sustainable industrial operations.” (....)