The first vehicle was completed on 3 March 2026. Initially, assembly will be carried out using SKD construction methods. As production volumes increase, there are plans to expand to CKD production, which will also include cab manufacturing and painting in Steyr. The workforce will be expanded gradually as volumes and added value increase.
The collaboration includes the provision of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, infrastructure, and capacities at the Steyr site for the production of vehicles for the EMEA region. For Steyr Automotive, the production of Sinotruk vehicles expands its customer base in the contract manufacturing business.
About Steyr Automotive
Steyr Automotive is an Austrian industrial company with independent commercial vehicle expertise that is unique in Europe. At its Steyr site, the company produces MUT brand superstructures for waste management and street cleaning, as well as commercial vehicles and trucks on a contract manufacturing basis for international customers such as Sinotruk, Palfinger, and SuperPanther. In addition, Steyr Automotive is active as an industrial contract painter and manufacturer of components for commercial vehicles for customers such as MAN. The company currently employs around 1,100 people.
About Sinotruk
Sinotruk is part of the China National Heavy Duty Truck Group and a manufacturer of heavy commercial vehicles. The company first introduced Steyr 91 series technology to China in 1983 and is active in the global commercial vehicle market.
