Isuzu Motors South Africa employees, team leaders and manufacturing leadership on the Gqeberha production line celebrate the company’s highest-ever annual production.
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When the production shift ended on March 31, Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) closed its financial year with a notable increase in output at its Eastern Cape Struandale facility.
The company recorded a 21% year-on-year rise in production volumes, building more than 27,400 Isuzu D-Max bakkies alongside over 3,800 Isuzu Trucks for markets across Africa.
Isuzu states that the increase reflects sustained demand rather than a temporary spike.
IMSAf has aligned production with market requirements while maintaining output across both its light commercial and truck ranges.
Alongside higher volumes, Isuzu retained its position as South Africa’s top medium and heavy commercial vehicle brand for a 13th consecutive year, underlining its strong presence in the local trucking sector.
According to Dominic Rimmer, executive vice president for Manufacturing and Product Engineering at IMSAf, the results are tied to operational discipline and workforce capability.
“Every vehicle that leaves our production line represents a promise kept to our customers,” said Rimmer.
“We aren’t just chasing volumes, we are expanding responsibly to move the world for those who keep our economies moving.”
He added that the performance reflects the collective effort of the workforce, supported by established systems and production processes.
The latest figures form part of a broader trend of steady growth for IMSAf, with the plant continuing to supply vehicles to multiple African markets.
The company’s approach focuses on scaling production in accordance with demand while ensuring consistency in build quality and reliability.