GQEBERHA. – Isuzu Motors South Africa subsidiary KANU Commercial Body Construction has invested R25 million in a new manufacturing facility in Gqeberha, reinforcing the Eastern Cape’s position as an automotive hub.
What the facility does
The plant, located next to Isuzu’s Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Centre in the Aloes Industrial Complex at Wells Estate, was officially opened recently. KANU, a wholly owned Isuzu subsidiary since 2015, specialises in customised commercial vehicle bodies, including mobile clinics, water tankers and mobile government service units aimed at improving service delivery in remote and underserved communities.
Part of a wider strategy
The investment forms part of KANU’s long-term expansion and localisation plans as the company looks to grow its specialised vehicle solutions business across South Africa and key African markets.
