# VSL Manufacturing's automotive components plant nears production in Gqeberha, South Africa

VSL Manufacturing's new R750-million automotive components plant in Gqeberha, South Africa, is nearing production start in April 2026, with full capacity expected by October. An additional R15-million investment for a blank washing and lubricating machine is underway.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-04-10
- Where: Struandale, Gqeberha, South Africa
- Value: $40.0M (750.0M ZAR)
- Starts operating: Apr 2026
- Status: under construction
- Products: automotive components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [VSL Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/86622.md)

## Sources

- [engineeringnews.co.za](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-automotive-component-plant-nears-production-2026-04-10), 2026-04-10: "Commissioning of new tooling at its recently built automotive component s plant is nearing completion, with production of the first portion of parts expected to start this month."

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