Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH
Overview
Visitors' address
Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH
Zum Industriepark 10
14974 Ludwigsfelde
Germany
Zum Industriepark 10
14974 Ludwigsfelde
Germany
Postal address
Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH
Postfach 51
14961 Ludwigsfelde
Germany
Postfach 51
14961 Ludwigsfelde
Germany
Phone
Phone: +49 3378 830
Production
Van body and assembly plant (Sprinter)
Since 2006, the open model series of the current Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been produced in Ludwigsfelde in addition to the Düsseldorf sister plant. A completely new production line with state-of-the-art automated production facilities has been built for the new product. In July 1996, series production of the Vario, which is produced in Ludwigsfelde to this day, was launched. Products: Vario, Sprinter (Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner), Volkswagen Crafter
Facts & Figures
Total site
540,000 sqm
Floor space
182,000 sqm
Number of employees (2010)
2,104
Plant founded
1935/1936
History
1935/1936
Establishment of Daimler-Benz Motoren GmbH Genshagen
1965
Relocation of W50 truck production from Werdau to Ludwigsfelde
1988
Production start-up of the L60, successor to the W50
December 1990
End of L60 truck production
February 1991
Founding of Nutzfahrzeug Ludwigsfelde GmbH (NLG) and Entwicklungsgesellschaft für Kraftfahrzeugtechnik Ludwigsfelde mbH (EGL)Production start-up of the Mercedes-Benz LT truck
January 1994
NLG/EGL fully taken over by Daimler-Benz AG
July 1996
Production start-up of the Vario van
June 1997
Merging of NLG/EGL to form Daimler-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH
December 1998
Decision to produce the Vaneo in Ludwigsfelde
April 1999
Start of construction for Vaneo production
July 1999
Change of name to DaimlerChrysler Ludwigsfelde GmbH
September 2001
Production start-up of the Vaneo compact van
November 2003
Decision to produce the NCV3 in Ludwigsfelde
September 2004
Start of construction for NCV3 production
June 2006
NCV3 production start-up
November 2006
Change of name to Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH
June 2008
New body shell and painting facilities at the Ludwigsfelde plant
June 2010
The Mercedes-Benz Vario is facelifted and given a new drive train, thus complying with the Euro 6 standard.
September 2010
Production milestone: The 1 millionth commercial vehicle from Ludwigsfelde
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