Bajaj Auto on Wednesday 26 June announced the inauguration of a new production facility in Brazil. The facility will initially focus on the sourcing, assembly, and testing of Dominar model and also have plans to expand to additional product lines. 

The plant is set up in the Northern city of Manaus in 9,600 square meters of space and equipped with engine and vehicle assembly along with a testing facility, the plant has a production capacity of 20,000 units per year on a single shift, Bajaj Auto Ltd.

Bajaj Auto began work on its new manufacturing plant in June last year, and the facility became production-ready within a year.

With the opening of the Brazil plant, Bajaj Auto now sells its vehicles in 100 countries. 

The establishment of our own plant in Brazil marks a significant enhancement in our local capability to meet demand. Our Dominar brand has received an outstanding reception since its launch 18 months ago.

Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director at Bajaj Auto Ltd, said, “The new manufacturing capabilities will enable us to build a wider distribution network, introduce new products and meet growing expectations of our customers.”

The company added, “Bajaj do Brasil has provided for plans to expand the facility further in due course to accommodate additional production capacity to up to 50,000 units per year. It has also integrated local suppliers and begun sourcing key motorcycle parts and components from within Manaus.”

The Manaus plant has advanced, automated production lines and integrated quality control systems. Multiple conveyor and transfer systems seamlessly connect various manufacturing stages, ensuring efficient and high-quality production.