MAN inaugurates new branch in Portugal under the announced service network investment round
The Bavarian Lion has recently announced largest service investment in the company's history: about €300 million will be invested in expansion of European service network by 2030. Indeed, Portugal is one of the first concrete proof points, with €8 million invested for new branch north of Lisbon.
The Bavarian Lion has recently announced largest service investment in the company’s history: about €300 million will be invested in expansion of European service network by 2030. Indeed, Portugal is one of the first concrete proof points, with €8 million invested for new branch north of Lisbon.
“The groundbreaking ceremony in Portugal demonstrates that we are implementing the announced service initiative very quickly. We are investing consistently where our customers need us – with modern infrastructure, short distances and a service network that is excellently prepared for both conventional drivetrains and electric mobility,” said Friedrich Baumann, Member of the Board of Management for Sales & Customer Solutions at MAN. “The fact that the first visible groundbreaking is taking place in Portugal also underlines how important strong market position and customer proximity are to us.”
MAN’s new branch in Portugal, north of Lisbon
On a site of around 28,000 square metres in Castanheira do Ribatejo, a building with approximately 4,000 square metres of usable space is being constructed. The new centre will offer 16 service bays for different vehicle types, enabling simultaneous servicing of lorries and buses. Additionally, there will be a dedicated area for refurbishing used vehicles, a high-performance parts warehouse for rapid spare parts availability, as well as technical and commercial training areas. Fully digital diagnostic and reception systems will ensure efficient and customer-oriented service processes.
In addition, the new site will integrate electric mobility solutions from the outset, including charging stations for heavy and light commercial vehicles, some of which will be publicly accessible. The location in one of Portugal’s most important logistics areas north of Lisbon, with excellent multimodal connections.
Completion is scheduled for December 2027
“This is a very important moment for MAN Truck & Bus Portugal. These new facilities represent not only an investment in the present, but above all a clear commitment to the future, to our ability to grow, innovate and provide better service to our customers and partners,” commented David Carlos, Managing Director MAN Truck & Bus Portugal. Completion of the new branch is scheduled for December 2027.
With the €300 million, MAN aims to further densify its already exceptionally strong service network and prepare it for the mobility of tomorrow. Throughout Europe, the company has around 1,200 MAN-owned and partner operations with a total of around 7,000 employees at MAN facilities. Goal of the investment initiative: in future, around 80 per cent of MAN customers should be able to reach the nearest MAN service location in less than 30 minutes.
