On June 28 it was announced that the truck OEM, Shacman, will enter the Argentine market in August.
According to Shacman's business plan, all models sold in the country will be assembled locally at the plant in La Rioja, which began construction in 2022.
The plant has an area of 6,000 square meters and a production capacity of 16 units per month.
The first model to be marketed will be the X5000, a truck equipped with the Cummins ISMe 11-Liter 420hp Euro V engine, paired with a Fast Gear automated transmission from Eaton with 12 speeds and a MAN rear axle.
Shacman expects to assemble 104 X5000 trucks by the end of 2024 and reach 350 units manufactured in 2025, adding more models of the 3000 family to its portfolio. The plant will initially assemble vehicles through CKDs, but by 2026 it is planned to achieve ISO 9000 certification and the national BIN, integrating more components with local suppliers.
The business plan also includes opening of 10 representatives in the country, each with various branches.
(Multiple sources on June 28, 2024)