Nissan CIVAC Plant celebrates 50 years of continuous operation in Mexico

JIUTEPEC, Morelos, Mexico – Nissan Mexico is proudly celebrating the 50th anniversary of CIVAC Plant, the company's first manufacturing complex outside Japan.

Nissan CIVAC Plant established the beginning of a longstanding tradition in innovation, research, commitment and the highest quality standards in vehicle manufacturing that continually contribute to the excellence the brand delivers.

Since this manufacturing complex was the first one established outside Japan, it was also Nissan's first step towards consolidating its global strategy.

As part of his message during the 50th anniversary celebration, José Muñoz, executive vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and chairman, Nissan North America, Inc., highlighted the importance of those leaders who trusted in Mexico 50 years ago, as well as Nissan Mexico's response to that commitment, thus establishing as a global manufacturing benchmark for the corporation.

"Nissan Mexico's manufacturing record numbers achieved year after year wouldn't be possible without the sum of CIVAC Plant's manufacturing capacity which adds to the extraordinary work delivered by Aguascalientes A1 and A2 plants," said Muñoz. "Nissan Mexico completed an all-time record number in the automotive industry by achieving an annual output of almost 830,000 manufactured vehicles in 2015 fiscal year. Once our new manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes, COMPAS, starts operations, we will be in the position to produce one million units before the end of this decade."

About Nissan Mexicana
Established in 1961, Nissan Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. It includes Headquarters, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, R&D and manufacturing operations in Aguascalientes, Cuernavaca, Manzanillo and Mexico City. Nissan Mexicana has more than 14,500 employees. In 2012, it sold 244,962 vehicles in México, reached a market share of 24.7% and produced 683,520 vehicles. Nissan is committed to its environmental performance under the Nissan Green Program, and pursues objectives such as the reduction of CO2 emissions. For every vehicle sold, the Nissan Foundation headed by dealer association ANDANAC, contributes to a fund to build schools at underprivileged communities. Over the last 11 years, it has built and equipped more than 73 schools benefiting more than 150,000 children.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at NissanUSA.com and InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at Nissan-Global.com/EN/.

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Contact

Alberto Meza
Senior Manager, Communications, Nissan Mexico
+(52) 55 5628-2727
ComunicacionCorporativa@nissan.com.mx