Ineos Hambach plant back in action
27th January 2025
Ineos Automotive’s Hambach production facility is back producing the Grenadier and Quartermaster, with the first vehicles already departing the plant gates destined for retailers.
Ineos Automotive’s Hambach plant is back to action stations after a pause in production for the Grenadier and Quartermaster 4x4s. The resolution of a critical shortage of seats after supplier insolvency at the end of last year sees the production line restarting on-time.
“This is a great start to the year for us, one I strongly believe will be our best yet and will build on the more than 40% growth year over year we achieved in 2024,” says Ineos Automotive’s chief executive officer, Lynn Calder.
“We are so proud to have more than 20,000 Grenadiers on the roads and trails around the world. Significant new markets like Mexico and China created incremental demand just when we had to hit pause on the production line, so it is heartening to already hear the familiar ‘toot’ as vehicles roll through the quality check lines again. We’ve got some catching up to do, but we’re up for the challenge.”
The plant celebrates the start of its third full year of Grenadier series production, with customer orders already leaving the plant gates. The first vehicle off the line on Thursday 16th January was a Scottish White utility wagon (five-seat) destined for southern France, followed by a pair in Devil Red.
Design flair
Devil Red is a new solid red available with a contrast roof in white or black on both the Grenadier and Quartermaster.
Also joining Devil Red off the line for the new year will be customer orders of the Grenadier 1924. Adding a package of key lifestyle accessories and premium design flair for customers that want to add timeless and durable style to their 4×4’s substance, the Belstaff centenery celebration special edition is limited to 1,924 units.
“We’re very grateful for the patience of our customers, suppliers and production teams as we worked through a difficult situation. We are very proud of our Hambach facility, it is testament to the grit and rigour that underpins Ineos, reopening the doors ready to build on the solid foundations laid last year,” added Ineos Automotive’s president, Philippe Steyer.
The Ineos Grenadier is now available to customers in 50 countries world-wide.
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