Renault Trucks celebrates the 60th anniversary of its Bourg-en-Bresse plant

The Renault Trucks heavy duty vehicles assembly plant in Bourg-en-Bresse, proudly anchored in the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region since opening in 1964, is celebrating 60 years of industrial excellence this year. At the forefront of modern technology, this production site has been manufacturing electric trucks since the end of 2023. To mark this anniversary, the factory will be exclusively opening its doors to the public.

Inaugurated in 1964 by Paul Berliet, the Renault Trucks plant in Bourg-en-Bresse specialises in the production of long-haulage and construction trucks. Joining the Volvo Group in 2001, this site has nearly 2,000 employees, making it the largest private employer in the conurbation. 

Iconic models and innovation

Over its history, it has manufactured close to a million trucks, including the emblematic Renault Magnum, with 130,000 units built between 1990 and 2013. Since 2013, the plant has been manufacturing the Renault Trucks T (long-haulage), C (construction), and K (heavy construction) models.

A pioneer in the circular economy, the Bourg-en-Bresse site is home to a workshop specialising in the conversion of used trucks, called the Used Trucks Factory. Long-haulage tractors are converted into rigids or approach trucks, for example, using strict industrial processes. Committed to ongoing transformation to adapt to technological changes and meet the challenges facing the transport industry, the plant achieved a significant milestone at the end of 2023, with the launch of series production for the Renault Trucks E-Tech T (for regional distribution) and E-Tech C (for construction), the latest additions to the manufacturer's all-electric range.

Exclusive guided tours for the public

To celebrate this anniversary, Renault Trucks, in collaboration with the Bourg-en-Bresse Tourist Office, is offering exclusive guided tours of the 120-hectare facility. This is a rare opportunity for the public to explore six decades of industrial excellence and expertise.

Reservation required with Bourg-en-Bresse Tourist Office. Visits on Mondays and Fridays until the end of the year.