Isuzu East Africa introduces state-of-the-art paint plant to up local vehicle production capacity

Leading motor vehicle assembler in East Africa, Isuzu has unveiled its multimillion-dollar electro-deposition Paint Plant in Nairobi, which goals to increase the meeting capacity of the local automotive business.

President William Ruto formally graced the inauguration of the plant whose introduction will allow Isuzu’s production capacity to have a greater than 60% enhance, from 11,000 automobiles to 18,000 automobiles per 12 months.

The president lauded the gesture, citing that it locations Kenya as a spot-on funding vacation spot, including that the constructive response is a results of the coverage measures undertaken to present incentives for traders to carry or enhance their investments within the nation.

“This is commendable especially because this commitment introduces the first electro-deposition paint plant in our region, and comes at the cost of Sh500 million… In total, Isuzu EA has invested Sh 1.3 billion within the last 4 years in the expansion and upgrade, sending a clear and bold signal of its confidence in Kenya as an investment destination,” the president stated.

Managing Director of Isuzu East Africa, Rita Kavashe, said that the revealing of the state-of-the-art electro-deposition paint expertise is the primary of its variety in Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa.

“Electro-deposition is a painting method that utilizes electric current to ensure even paint distribution on all vehicle surfaces, resulting in an exceptionally smooth finish,” Ms Kavashe famous.
The Paint Plant may also be accessible to different vehicle producers, together with bike and three-wheeler assemblers.

The MD recommended the federal government’s vehicle leasing program, the ‘Buy Kenya Build Kenya’ initiative, and the revised meeting rules for considerably contributing to the practically doubled vehicle production in Kenya.

In simply 4 years, the business has progressed from manufacturing 7,000 models to 12,000 models yearly, producing 10,000 jobs all through the Isuzu EA worth chain.

Kavashe emphasised that the complete implementation of the KS1515 Standard might be a game-changer for the automotive business, doubling business vehicle production from 12,000 models to 24,000 models per 12 months inside two years. This growth would create an extra 10,000 job alternatives.

Over the previous 5 years, Isuzu EA has invested Sh3 billion in facility upgrades, together with the institution of a Dynamic Test Center, Water Leak Test Booth, and a brand new pickup meeting line, together with the Electro-Deposition Paint Plant launched not too long ago.

“These investments aim to position Isuzu EA as a significant player in the African Continental Free Trade Area. Moving forward, Isuzu EA will continue to strengthen and customize local production to meet the specific requirements of their customers, thereby contributing further to the development of the automotive industry in Africa.”

Isuzu East Africa Ltd (Isuzu EA) is providing a various vary of Isuzu automobiles. With a robust popularity constructed over 45 years, Isuzu has achieved a dominant place available in the market, promoting over 150,000 models for the reason that first vehicle rolled out of its Nairobi meeting plant in 1977.

The agency boasts over 15 fashions in its lineup and has held the highest spot within the new vehicle section for eleven consecutive years since 2012, securing a market share of 51.8% by the tip of 2022.

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