Production sites

MAN’s history in Turkey goes back a long way. MAN Türkiye A.Ş. was MAN’s first production site outside Germany, starting operations in 1966.

MAN Türkiye can look back on over 55 years of success in the Turkish automotive industry. At its plant in Ankara, Akyurt, the company produces MAN and NEOPLAN brand city, coach and intercity buses on a total area of 317,000 m² and is MAN’s largest bus production centre.

The competence of bus development continues to lie in Ankara – from city buses to NEOPLAN premium coaches. New additions include the topic of bus modification and the new test track.

The Kraków plant is one of the youngest and at the same time one of the most modern production facilities within the MAN Truck & Bus SE Group, forming an integral part of the global production network. Commissioned in October 2007 after less than two years of construction, it has become one of the most important locations on MAN’s industrial map. As part of the “Future Lion” project, the plant underwent a transformation between 2021 and 2023, expanding its built-up area to 523,000 m², while the workforce grew to 3,700 employees.

In Kraków, trucks from the TGS, TGX, TGM, TGL and eTGL model series are produced and assembled in various configurations as 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-axle vehicles. These vehicles are delivered to markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Every year, tens of thousands of vehicles leave the factory, and at the end of 2025 the plant celebrated the production of its 350,000th MAN truck. The facility is primarily an assembly plant, with key components such as engines and axles supplied by other MAN plants and external suppliers. The start of serial production of the MAN eTGL has made Kraków MAN’s second electrified truck production site after Munich.

An important element of the facility is the modern cab production hall, launched in 2023. Just 3.5 years after the start of production, the 150,000th MAN cab rolled off its assembly line. This impressive milestone confirms the high efficiency, consistency and commitment of the team, which delivers products meeting the highest MAN quality standards while achieving ambitious production and quality targets every day.

The factory site also includes the Truck Modification Center (TMC). This is the area where trucks are adapted to individual customer requirements, both in terms of functionality and aesthetics. At the beginning of 2026, the number of modified vehicles exceeded 15,000, demonstrating the growing importance of customization and solutions tailored to individual customer needs.

The Kraków plant carries out activities in the areas of environmental protection, energy efficiency, occupational health and safety, and cooperation with the local community. The company participates in regional initiatives, including educational projects, and information on its activities and achievements is communicated through established reporting processes and stakeholder communication channels.

Since 2011, the plant has operated the EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) environmental management and audit system. The system supports the identification and assessment of environmental aspects, monitoring of environmental performance, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and the implementation of continuous improvement measures. The system is regularly verified by an accredited and independent environmental verifier.

Environmental aspects are also managed in accordance with the requirements of the implemented ISO 14001 standard. The system supports the identification of environmental risks and opportunities, supervision of processes that may affect the environment, and the continuous improvement of environmental performance.

In the field of energy management, the plant operates a system compliant with the requirements of ISO 50001:2018. The system includes monitoring energy consumption, analysing energy data, identifying opportunities for improving energy efficiency, and implementing measures that support the efficient use of energy.

MAN Trucks Kraków has also implemented an occupational health and safety management system in accordance with ISO 45001:2018. The system supports hazard identification, occupational risk assessment, and the planning and implementation of measures aimed at ensuring safe and healthy working conditions. The system is subject to regular audits and continuous improvement processes.

Information regarding environmental and energy performance, as well as achieved results, is published in accordance with EMAS requirements and is based on data that are monitored, verified and evaluated within the implemented management systems.

Since the beginning of its operations, the Kraków plant has focused on the continuous improvement of production and logistics processes in line with lean manufacturing principles. A key success factor is its highly skilled and committed workforce, whose knowledge and experience support the ongoing development of the factory. It is thanks to its employees that the factory has been awarded the prestigious “Top Employers Poland” certification five times, and further successes and achievements are only a matter of time.

Our main plant in Munich is a development centre for MAN vehicles and transport solutions and the central MAN location for e-mobility, digitalisation and automation, production site for MAN TGS and TGX as well as the lead plant for painted bodies and driven axles.

On the factory premises, which cover more than 100 hectares, trucks of the TGS and TGX series with a gross vehicle weight of 18 to 44 tonnes are manufactured, as well as those cabs that are subsequently installed in the Munich plant. In addition, painted bodies for cabs, driven axles, transfer cases and transmissions for the entire plant network are produced here.

The Dachau logistics park, which is part of the Munich plant and employs more than 300 people, is responsible for supplying parts to service customers in southern Europe, but also for supplying the Munich plants with wheels and axle parts and for supplying the Nuremberg engine production. Every day, around 1,300 complete wheels are finished here, 6,000 spare parts are delivered and Nuremberg components are supplied to up to 48 countries.

If customer-specific truck modifications are required, these are partly carried out at MAN Individual, also on the factory premises. The MAN production site in Wittlich with its Truck Modification Centre continues to take on complex tasks for MAN Individual.

Both modern diesel trucks and the electrically powered trucks come off the production line at the Munich plant. Production of the new MAN electric truck started at the main plant in Munich in 2024. The eMobility Centre was opened in 2021 in preparation for the move towards a modern and more efficient transport system. Production employees test the future series production of battery-electric trucks under real conditions on an area of around 4,000 square metres. They manufactured the first 20 test vehicles of the eTruck there, which have already been driven by enthusiastic customers, press, board members and employees in 2022. In addition, the training of more than 2,000 employees at the site in high-voltage technologies is underway, the corresponding production content is being expanded to enable the joint production of both drive alternatives.

In the Munich “Digital Lab”, new production technologies and digital solutions have been tested and implemented – together with internal and external partners including Scania.

MAN Bus & Coach (Pty) Ltd in South Africa was founded in 1999. The assembly plant in Olifantsfontein develops and produces buses with MAN and VW logos for the South African market and neighbouring countries. Around 160 employees work there on 55,000 square metres.

Most buses are built with front-engine chassis, but demand for rear-wheel drive buses is steadily increasing. To meet this demand in the South African market, the MAN Lion’s Intercity, based on the RR8 chassis, was developed. Like the MAN A84 Lion’s City, this is now being manufactured in Olifantsfontein.

MAN’s plant is located on the Westmead Industrial Estate. At the second South African location in Pinetown, 125 employees assemble truck and bus chassis for MAN and VW on 32,500 square metres. With the successful start-up of the new truck generation in 2021 and the modern facilities for energy generation, the truck plant is also well positioned for the future.

Quality in manufacturing means: 100% quality of the vehicles with maximum utilisation of our production resources. The lean-assembly project was successfully implemented. The revised space utilisation concept enabled us to bring the finish area even closer to the assembly line. The entire assembly process now takes place under one roof. The new roofing is the start of the Green Factory initiative and lets much more natural light into the factory halls. The photovoltaic system now supplies the entire plant with clean electricity. At the same time, we are reducing our CO₂ emissions and carbon footprint and lowering our energy costs.

MAN Bus Starachowice is one of the most important production facilities within MAN Truck  & Bus and a key element of the MAN Group’s global manufacturing network. The plant serves as a global competence center for city buses and electromobility and, through continuous investments in advanced technologies, infrastructure and employee development, has become one of the most modern bus manufacturing facilities in Europe.

The history of the facility within MAN began in 1999, when MAN Truck & Bus became the owner of the Starachowice plant. Since then, the site has continuously expanded its manufacturing capabilities, evolving from the production of bus structures, body components and chassis into a highly advanced manufacturer of complete buses. A major milestone in this development was the restructuring of MAN’s bus operations in Poland, which paved the way for transforming Starachowice into a production center for complete city buses. This transformation laid the foundation for the plant’s dynamic growth and strengthened its position within MAN’s international production network.

Today, the Starachowice plant manufactures complete MAN Lion’s City city buses with electric, diesel and CNG drivetrains, as well as bus chassis supplied to customers and body manufacturers worldwide. Vehicles produced in Starachowice are delivered to markets across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, highlighting the plant’s strategic role within MAN Truck & Bus. Every day, buses tailored to the specific requirements of public transport operators leave the production lines, supporting sustainable and efficient urban mobility around the world.

The facility carries out the entire bus manufacturing process, from body structure production and welding operations through painting, mechanical and electrical assembly,
to comprehensive quality inspections and road testing. One of the plant’s greatest strengths is its highly flexible production system, enabling vehicles with different drivetrain technologies to be manufactured within a single integrated production environment. This flexibility allows the plant to respond efficiently to changing market needs while maintaining the highest quality standards.

A key milestone in the plant’s development was the launch of the new generation MAN Lion’s City buses, followed by the serial production of the fully electric MAN Lion’s City E.
The subsequent introduction of the articulated electric bus further strengthened Starachowice’s position as one of MAN’s leading competence centers for electromobility. Electric bus manufacturing has been fully integrated into the existing production system, enabling efficient production of vehicles with different powertrain technologies within
 the same process.

Every bus produced in Starachowice is individually tailored to customer requirements. Configurations include passenger area layouts, comfort features, safety systems, digital solutions, driver assistance technologies and specifications adapted to local regulations and operational needs. This high degree of customization enables the plant to deliver tailor-made vehicles that meet the expectations of customers around the globe.

An integral part of MAN Bus Starachowice is the VAN Modification Center located in Sady near Poznań. The facility specializes in the customization and conversion of MAN TGE vans according to specific customer requirements. A wide range of technical, functional and industry-specific modifications are carried out there, supporting applications in numerous sectors and business fields. Through its high level of flexibility and customer-focused approach, the VAN Modification Center complements MAN’s commercial vehicle portfolio by providing tailor-made mobility solutions for individual business needs.

The plant continuously invests in technological development and the improvement of manufacturing processes based on lean manufacturing principles. Advanced digital tools, automation technologies and innovative production management solutions contribute to increased efficiency, quality and workplace safety. At the same time, significant emphasis is placed on employee development, as the knowledge, experience and commitment of the workforce remain one of the key drivers of the plant’s success.

Sustainability is another important pillar of MAN Bus Starachowice. The company consistently implements initiatives related to environmental protection, energy efficiency and the reduction of environmental impact. The development of electromobility remains a central element of the company’s strategy, and the electric buses produced in Starachowice support cities and public transport operators in achieving their climate and emission-reduction goals.

As one of the largest employers in the Świętokrzyskie region, MAN Bus Starachowice is also actively involved in social, educational and environmental initiatives. Cooperation
with schools, universities and educational institutions supports the development of future industry professionals and promotes modern transport technologies. The company
also participates in numerous community projects, strengthening its role as a responsible corporate citizen and long-term partner in the region.

Thanks to its strategic importance within MAN Truck & Bus, state-of-the-art technological infrastructure, highly skilled workforce and continuous development in the field of electromobility, MAN Bus Starachowice remains one of the pillars of city bus manufacturing in Europe and an important center shaping the future of sustainable public transportation worldwide.