Capital Equipment News April 2025

The launch of the RPC comes at a symbolic time - Scania marks 30 years of operations in South Africa in 2025.

Looking to the future, the RPC gives Scania the infrastructure and scalability to continue innovating.

here to participate; we’re here to lead.” Located in close proximity to the company’s recently relocated head office in Constantia Kloof, the RPC stands as a beacon of progress and ambition. It has been designed from the ground up to enhance Scania’s local assembly capability, streamline operations, and support the broader regional network with improved service delivery. Tailored for efficiency and flexibility At the heart of the RPC’s design is a commitment to lean, flexible manufacturing.

Southern Africa presents both significant opportunities and complex logistical challenges.

By assembling vehicles locally, Scania is also reducing transport-related emissions and shortening lead times.

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The facility is built on Scania’s modular production system, enabling it to handle a diverse product mix while maintaining efficiency and ergonomic excellence at every station. “Our quality assurance processes are digitised and fully integrated with global Scania systems,” explains Håkansson. “We use modular production techniques that allow for a high degree of flexibility, even with a varied product mix. Each station in the production line is designed for optimal ergonomics and efficiency.”

It’s a tangible investment in the future of transport in this region - and a demonstration of our long-term confidence in Southern Africa’s potential. We’re not here to participate; we’re here to lead.

Erik Bergvall, Managing Director of Scania Southern Africa.

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