BMW to begin new Hungarian plant construction in Spring 2020

German auto giant BMW is to break ground on the construction of a new production facility in the city of Debrecen in eastern Hungary in Spring 2020, it has announced.

The €1-billion plant was first announced in 2018 and will produce over 150,000 vehicles annually, employing over 1,000 people. 

“I am very pleased with the preparatory work needed to start the construction of the factory,” said Dee, Managing Director of BMW Manufacturing Hungary.

“We are working with the competent authorities in Debrecen and the representatives of the Hungarian government. Debrecen, home to the new factory, is the perfect choice for us. On behalf of my team and myself, I can say with great enthusiasm that we are looking forward to starting construction work next spring.”

BMW chose Debrecen for its infrastructure and well-developed logistics connections, as well as its proximity to a well-established supplier network. The area also boasts many well-qualified personnel. 

The BMW Group has been operating a representative office in Hungary since 2004 and enjoys long-standing, positive relations with suppliers in the country. In 2017, materials and services worth €1.4-billion were purchased in Hungary.

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