Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A.
Overview
Address
Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A.
Blvd. Azucena Villaflor 435
Puerto Madero (C1107CII), Buenos Aires
Argentina
Blvd. Azucena Villaflor 435
Puerto Madero (C1107CII), Buenos Aires
Argentina
Phone
Phone: +54 11 4808-8700
Production
Van body and assembly plant (Sprinter) & assembly of Mercedes-Benz chassis
Built in 1951, Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A. was the first plant to be located outside Germany. The Industrial Centre bears the name of the 5-time
Formula 1 World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The Sprinter models T1N and urban buses are produced here and as of 2012 the Sprinter NCV3.
Formula 1 World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The Sprinter models T1N and urban buses are produced here and as of 2012 the Sprinter NCV3.
Facts & Figures
Number of employees (2010)
Mercedes Benz Vans: 1,323
Daimler Buses: 68
Daimler Buses: 68
Plant founded
1951
History
September 1951
The company set up in Buenos Aires, Argentina
1974
Juan Manuel Fangio took over the chairmanship of the Board of Directors of Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A.
September 1996
The factory’s prospects grew as investment was announced for the production of the Sprinter (T1N).
2001
The parent company assigned production of the Sprinter with “right-hand drive” and other adaptations required by the countries concerned to the Argentinean subsidiary.
2003
MB Argentina announced the start of its exports to China and, in its 19+1 version, to Germany. The export of locally produced vehicles to the parent company’s country represented a landmark event for the Argentinean motor industry.
2005
The company invested in the installation of a new production line (NCV3) and in the development of motor parts.
as of 2012
Production in Argentina will switch over to the current generation of the Sprinter (NCV3).
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