The Russian Mercedes-Benz plant switched to two-shift operation

The Russian Mercedes-Benz plant in the Esipovo industrial park began the work in two shifts on September 1st. It was reported to the agency "AUTOSTAT" by the press service of Mercedes-Benz Rus, by adding that the company operates five days a week.

As Axel Benze, General Director of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Rus, said earlier, 400 employees will be additionally recruited with the introduction of the evening shift at the Mercedes-Benz plant. At the time of the launch of the enterprise, more than 600 people worked there.

Recall that the Russian Mercedes-Benz plant was opened in the Esipovo industrial park near Moscow in April 2019, and at the end of May the mass production of E-Class sedans began in it. Then, the production of SUVs GLE, GLC and GLS will be established gradually there. Thus, the most popular Mercedes-Benz cars by sales in the Russian market will be produced directly in the country of sale. Investments in the project reached over 250 million Euros totally.