Gasgoo Munich – Desay SV officially opened its smart manufacturing plant at Santana Tech Park in Linares, Jaén province, Spain, on November 10, marking a further step in the company's localization strategy in Europe, according to Desay SV.
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Production Capacity and Product Portfolio
The Linares smart manufacturing plant has a total floor area of approximately 20,000 square meters. It will produce automotive components for the European market, including in-vehicle display products and cockpit domain controllers. The facility has a designed annual production capacity of 2.8 million units and is expected to generate annual output value of approximately EUR 380 million once fully operational. Mass production and deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027. The plant is intended to serve European customers locally while strengthening cooperation with regional talent and industrial partners.
Digital Manufacturing and Compliance
In terms of compliance, the plant has completed the relevant assessment processes for IATF 16949, TISAX, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, covering automotive quality management, information security, environmental management, and occupational health and safety.
Supported by Desay SV's integrated global digital infrastructure, the facility has also established an intelligent manufacturing and digital management system connecting R&D, supply chain operations, project and delivery management, quality control and finance. The system is designed to improve operational visibility, cross-functional coordination, quality management and delivery capabilities while accommodating local operational requirements.
Expanding Desay SV's European Manufacturing Network
Under its philosophy of "In Europe, With Europe, For All," Desay SV has established operations in Germany, France, Sweden and the Czech Republic. The Linares facility is the company's third mass-production plant and will become an important part of its European manufacturing network.
Beyond establishing manufacturing operations in Europe, Desay SV also aims to connect its global capabilities with European customers, partners, technical professionals and industrial resources. Its Spanish team has visited suppliers in areas including materials, manufacturing services, tooling and molds, with several already having entered formal cooperation. The company aims to build long-term partnerships and further strengthen the regional automotive supply chain.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Desay SV's founding. The opening of the Linares plant reflects the company's commitment to expanding its presence in Europe as it continues its global development. Desay SV said it will work with partners to support the global automotive industry and provide users worldwide with safe, enjoyable and environmentally friendly mobility experiences.
