JAC-Emin Auto plant in Algeria transitions to large-scale production

This development was confirmed during a recent follow-up visit by representatives from the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion AAPI, accompanied by tax and urban planning services, and site officials. The delegation toured the production units and observed initial assembly operations. The plant, spanning 33 hectares, has finalized most of its equipment and infrastructure, featuring four industrial lines for chassis assembly, bodywork, painting, and finishing.

The facilities have passed safety and environmental compliance checks, and the homologation process for the first locally produced vehicles is underway. The JAC 1040S utility truck will be the first model, with deliveries expected by July 2026. The site has received nearly 3,500 chassis, with an additional 4,500 units arriving soon.

The only remaining step before full-scale production is obtaining the provisional import program for SKD kits. The plant will produce a range of vehicles, including utility trucks, specialized industrial vehicles, pick-ups, and urban and interurban buses, with the first buses scheduled for September 2026. Ultimately, two main lines will assemble up to 300 vehicles per day, aiming for an annual capacity of 100,000 units at full operation.

The complex has created 500 direct jobs in its initial phase, with projections for 1,500 additiona