Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Suzuki follow suit to close down Hungarian units in global sweep of plant shutdowns
Fotó: Daimler Media Site
Hungary-based car manufacturing sites are shut down in succession due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Following similar measures taken by Audi Hungaria in Győr, Opel in Szengtotthárd and Magyar Suzuki in Esztergom, Mercedes-Benz today also announced to shut down production at its Kecskemét plant to protect its employees' health in face of the crisis.
Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft. has announced a stoppage, which is expected to last at least two weeks.
Giving in to increasing health and safety risks, the management of Magyar Suzuki Corporation has finally decided to shut down the Esztergom plant for the period between March 23rd and April 3rd, the Japanese automaker announced earlier today.
Similarly to the Audi plant in Győr, Opel’s Szentgotthárd-based engine factory temporarily shut down production on Monday. The stoppage is expected to last at least until the end of the month.
