27.6.2019 Bremen. In the Mercedes-Benz the production of the new Generation of GLC and GLC coupe, is launched plant in Bremen.
The most popular SUV model in the Mercedes-Benz brand can be flexibly combined on a line with C-class sedan, C-class T-model, as well as the purely electrically powered EQC (power consumption: 20,8 – a 19.7 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions produced combined: 0 g/km)[1]. As Leadwerk of Bremen, therefore, controls the global ramp-up of series. Dr. Markus Keicher, site Manager of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, and Michael Peters, Chairman of the works Council at the site in Bremen, have taken the first vehicle of the new Generation in reception and on the course “The Rock” at the Bremen plant of the all-terrain capability of the GLC convinced.
“The GLC is one of the most successful high-volume models for Mercedes-Benz and the location of Bremen. With today’s start of production of the revised series, our team demonstrated once more what it stands for: the highest quality, flexibility, passion and Motivation. The colleagues will do everything to meet the wishes of the customers perfectly. We are proud of that,“ said Dr. Markus Keicher.
Mercedes-Benz GLC (X253), 2019, designo SELENITES grey magno, upholstery leather saddle brown
Flexible production with the latest technology
Due to the variety of different equipment and special equipment, no GLC is similar statistically to the other. The production is therefore highly flexible. Digital processes support for staff in their daily work.
So-called baskets of goods, to ensure the variance, and the high degree of customization of the Bremen-produced vehicles: The customer ordered add-on parts to be returned in them on a just-in-sequence pre-Missio, and with driverless transportation systems (FTS) directly to the Band delivered.
In production, we relied on a culture that puts people at the center. Therefore, the ergonomics of the employees plays in the production of the GLC has an important role In the Assembly of vehicles, employee use of different mechanical structures, the so-called “Exo-skeletons”, the for overhead work the shoulder and neck area and in the case of activities in a stooped over position, the torso and the thighs relieve.
“The GLC secures with its unbroken demand is still a lot of jobs. We create planning security for many families in the Region and once again our team in Bremen has shown that start-UPS and model care of our specialities. Bremen remains the start-up world champion. So here is a thank you to all colleagues for this successful launch,“ said Michael Peters.
As the main production site for all models of the C-class and the GLC, controls the Bremen plant in the production of these series in the global production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Since 2011, the predecessor model, the GLK, and, since 2015, the GLC series is produced, in Beijing, as well as since 2017, due to high demand, in addition, the Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive.
The success model GLC: Articulate and versatile
Since the market introduction in 2008, were sold by the GLK and its successful successor, the GLC, more than 1.5 million vehicles. The GLC, including the predecessor model, has been in the past 10 years, the best-selling SUV from Mercedes-Benz. In 2018, he scored in the world even a paragraph best value.
The latest Generation of the series shines is in addition to a striking Design with the latest Generation of the infotainment system MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience). It also has the Facelift a stronger glow graphics on the front and the back, more chrome elements, redesigned bumpers, advanced driver assistance, as well as new engines. The result is an SUV that sets both on the road and in the grounds of new Standards.
About the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen
With more than 12,500 employees, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, the largest private employer in the Region. At the site of The sedan, T-model, the coupe and the Cabriolet C-class, the Coupé and Cabriolet of the E-class are currently manufactured in eleven models: the all-terrain vehicle, GLC, the GLC coupe, as well as the two Roadster SLC and SL and the EQC. In the year 2018 were produced in Bremen, Germany about the company’s 410,000 vehicles. As a competence centre for the C-class the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen directs are going to the global production of the highest-volume model series of Mercedes-Benz in the international plants in Tuscaloosa/USA, Beijing/China and East London/South Africa. So, the production of the GLC is controlled by Bremen as the main production site. Vehicles “Made in Bremen” will cover up to the end of the decade, the full range of intelligent drives – the traditional internal combustion engine through Plug-in Hybrids to fuel cells and electric vehicles.
[1] power consumption and range were determined on the basis of regulation 692/2008/EC. Power consumption and range depend on the vehicle configuration.
Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe (C253), AMG Line, in 2019, designo hyazinthrot metallic, upholstery leather designo platinum white pearl / black
