NAI starts local production of the all-new Mercedes-Benz Actros

a year after the national launch event in Dammam,the local assembly of the all-new Actros truck started at National Automobile Industries (NAI) plant, in Jeddah.

Juffali Industrial Products Company (JIPCO), the exclusive authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles in Saudi Arabia, was justifiably proud of this achievement. “Having officially announced the launch of the all-new Actros heavy-duty trucks into Saudi Arabia last year, we at JIPCO and NAI factory, are happy to announce that the New Actros will be assembled by Saudi hands, as of today,” said Heiko Schulze, General Manager of JIPCO and NAI Factory, adding that “JIPCO now offers a wide range of services that includes customer service solutions.”

The Actros has been the flagship model in the product range of Mercedes-Benz Trucks since its production start in 1996 andbecamethe most successful heavy-duty truck in the world. The local assembly of the Mercedes-Benz Actros in Jeddah started at the end of 1999. The Mercedes-Benz Actros enjoys the reputation for supreme power, reliability and safety since many years – in the Middle East, North Africa and all over the world.

With an unreached level of quality, the Actros is the truck to trust, even after hundreds of thousands of kilometres in operation under the harshest and most challenging conditions. After more than 20 years of the Actros’ presence in the region, it is time to take the legacy of Mercedes-Benz Trucks into the future with the local assembly of the all-new Actros in the Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia.

He noted that Juffali is committed to localization, “Juffali established the region’s first truck assembly plant more than 40 years ago in 1976, and we have consistently maintained such high standards that our facility has been rated amongst the best plants outside of Germany.  We remain committed to this spirit, and to playing our role in the realization of the Vision 2030 through the development and nurturing of our most important resource, the Saudi Arabian youth.”

ADDITIONAL INFO ON THE NEW ACTROS RANGE

A range of reliable and efficient engines: 

The Actros comes with a choice of two powerful 6-cylinder in-line engines complying with the Euro III emission norm: the 12.8 liter OM 460 and the 15.6 liter OM 473, both designed for low fuel consumption, maximum longevity and optimal performance.

Durable Engines:

The new engines of the Actros boost not only high power, but also a reliable and durable design. 

The OM 460 features particularly robust technology with pump-line-nozzle injection system.

The OM 473 model series from Mercedes-Benz comes with the unique flexible common-rail X-Pulse injection system with full electronic control and pressure booster

Mercedes-Benz Powershift 3: 

The all-new Actros is equipped with a Powershift 3 fully automated transmission as standard for fast, correct and precise gear changes. A range of drive programs enables it to be adapted to individual requirements. With its automated and intelligent shifting, Mercedes-Benz Powershift 3 protects the powertrain, significantly reducing maintenance and operating costs and thus contributing to the profitability of its customer’s business.

With the new engines and new automated gearshift system Powershift 3, the Actros comes with increased service Intervals to keep the truck moving: The Actros requires servicing only every 30,000 kms, ensuring a higher uptime.

Assistance systems support the driver and save lives:

There are numerous assistance systems available for the Actros: Proximity Control Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Attention Assist. However, the crowning glory is the Active Brake Assist 4. This emergency braking system initiates maximum full-stop braking ahead of moving and stationary obstacles if necessary and can therefore save lives. It also warns the driver of any potential collision with pedestrians, triggering partial braking at the same time.