All of the company's production and distribution activities in South Africa will be concentrated in the company, which will be headed by Christoph K pke, who has been chairman of the subsidiary in South Africa. K pke now reports directly to Prof. J rgen Hubbert, member of the DaimlerChrysler board of management, responsible for passenger cars of the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands.
Logistical processes are also to be improved.
DaimlerChrysler is committed to this country long-term. This is also an opportunity for our subsidiary to continue demonstrating that it produces cars that fully meet the Mercedes-Benz brand's global quality standards. At the end of the year, DaimlerChrysler South Africa employed more than 3,400 people.