An overview of Nissan’s Spanish operations
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Nissan's Operations in Spain: A Focus on the Barcelona Plant
Introduction
Part of our trip to Spain for the launch of the Nissan Navara included an exciting and truly memorable trip to the manufacturer’s Barcelona plant. As home of Nissan’s European Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Business Unit, Nissan’s Spanish Operations comprise four different plants which are an integral part of the company’s presence in Europe.
Exploring the Barcelona Plant
The Barcelona plant features two different lines where passenger and commercial vehicles are produced, working in complete sync with the brand’s St Andrew’s plant, which manufactures frames for the vehicles. Additionally, the Cantabria plant collaborates with Renault, while the Avila plant focuses solely on truck manufacturing.
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Models Produced
Models produced at the Barcelona plant include:
- NP300 Navara
- Pulsar
- NV200
- eNV200
Between the Barcelona and Avila plants, a total of 101,025 vehicles were manufactured in 2015, with estimates for 2016 reaching 140,000 units.
Awards and Recognition
The Barcelona plant has received notable recognition, winning a quality award in 2013 and a Nissan Global Quality Award in 2014. It is the only plant outside of Japan authorized to export vehicles back to Japan.
Cost Breakdown
A breakdown of the operational costs at the Barcelona plant is as follows:
- Manpower: 8%
- Logistics: 17%
- Materials: 75%
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Future Outlook
Frank Torres, Managing Director at Nissan Motors Ibérica, stated: “It’s incredibly important to me to ensure that the Barcelona Plant remains competitive because this opens up new production opportunities, positively impacting employment numbers. In the coming years, the Barcelona Plant will operate at full capacity, targeting an annual output of over 200,000 units while maintaining its ability to produce new models. Given the recent crisis environment, this is a significant achievement for Nissan and the entire industry in this country."
Key Statistics - Barcelona Plant
| Key Statistics - Barcelona Plant: | |
| Workers: | 3,830 |
| Investment since 2007: | €691 million |
| Exports: | 94% of output to 96 markets |
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