The integration of Nissan's manufacturing line in Thailand is scheduled for completion by September 2025.
Nissan Motor Thailand has announced significant changes to its production lines as part of its Re:Nissan plan, aiming to make its operations more cost-competitive and ready for future model localisation.
The most notable change is the consolidation of vehicle production at the Samat Prakan assembly location in Thailand. This decision will see the Oppama plant, currently producing vehicles, cease production at the end of fiscal year 2027. Instead, the Oppama plant will be repurposed for body and press shops, as well as logistics operations.
Meanwhile, Plant #1, which currently handles logistics operations, will also undergo a transformation. It will continue to handle the receiving, storage, picking, and transport of inbound parts for the reconfigured operation at Samat Prakan. However, the plant will also be closed and repurposed, with its facilities being used for the production of pre-built components such as bumpers, cockpits, front electronic modules (CPMs/FEMs), and seats. These components will then be transported to Plant #2, where vehicles for both domestic and overseas supply to global markets will be produced.
Plant #2, which will become the main production hub, will produce current models like the Almera, Kicks e-Power, Navarra, Terra, and future models. Nissan has also announced plans to transfer and integrate vehicle production at the Oppama plant, Nissan Motor Kyushu.
The integration of the production line at Plant #2 is expected to be complete by Q2 of FY2025. The company has also made it clear that this strategic action is aimed at preparing them to continue delivering exciting Thai-made vehicles.
Toshihiro Fujiki, president of Nissan Thailand and ASEAN, stated, "This action prepares us to continue delivering exciting Thai-made vehicles to our customers."
Nissan is making these changes while also sourcing parts locally and internationally. Local parts are delivered from Bangkok, the surrounding metropolitan zone, Chonburi, Rayong, Prachinburi, Nakhon-Ratchasima, and Saraburi. Overseas parts are shipped directly from Laem Chabang Port to Samat Prakan.
These changes are part of Nissan's global production integration efforts. The company has held a ceremony at Plant #1 to celebrate 50 years of production and the beginning of integrated production at Plant #2. The name of the chairman of Nissan Thailand and ASEAN who announced the changes in the production lines at Nissan Thailand plants could not be found in the provided search results.
In conclusion, Nissan's strategic action in Thailand is a significant step towards making its production lines more cost-competitive and ready for future model localisation. The consolidation of vehicle production at Samat Prakan and the transformation of Plant #1 and the Oppama plant mark a new chapter in Nissan's Thai operations.
