Renault Trucks celebrates the 60th anniversary at plant

This site has been manufacturing electric trucks since the end of 2023.

Inaugurated in 1964 by Paul Berliet, the plant specialises in the production of long-haulage and construction trucks. Joining the Volvo Group in 2001, this site has nearly 2,000 employees, making it the largest private employer in the conurbation. 

Over its history, it has manufactured close to a million trucks, including the Renault Magnum, with 130,000 units built between 1990 and 2013. Since 2013, the plant has been manufacturing the Renault Trucks T (long-haulage), C (construction) and K (heavy construction) models.

The site is home to a workshop specialising in the conversion of used trucks, called the Used Trucks Factory. Long-haulage tractors are converted into rigids or approach trucks, for example, using strict industrial processes.

The plant achieved a significant milestone at the end of 2023, with the launch of series production for the Renault Trucks E-Tech T (for regional distribution) and E-Tech C (for construction), the latest additions to the manufacturer's all-electric range.

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