Tatra Trucks Plans the Largest Investment in Its Modern History Worth Over CZK 7 Billion.

Tatra Trucks a.s., the oldest Czech automobile manufacturer with over 170 years of tradition, is preparing for the largest investment program in its modern history. The aim is to increase production capacity to up to 3,000 vehicles per year, enhance competitiveness in global markets, and transform the Kopřivnice factory into a modern and sustainable industrial complex. The investment will be financed through a combination of bank loans, government subsidies, and an increase in share capital, which is to be discussed at the upcoming general meeting.

The management of Tatra Trucks, led by CEO Kristijan Fiket, has announced a plan for investments totaling over CZK 7.3 billion, of which CZK 4.9 billion will go to Tatra Trucks a.s., and CZK 2.5 billion will be allocated for the environmental modernization of its subsidiary Tatra Metalurgie a.s. These funds will enable modernization of production technologies, process digitalization, construction of a new production hall and a central logistics warehouse, and will ensure the sustainable development of the foundry and forge operations.

„Our goal is to transform Tatra into a modern factory capable of meeting growing demand for our vehicles in Western markets and worldwide, while also fulfilling strict sustainability requirements. This ambitious plan responds to strong demand for both civilian and military vehicles and confirms the trust in the Tatra brand’s potential,“ said Kristijan Fiket, CEO of Tatra Trucks a.s.

The investment program will be funded from several sources: Bank loans and internal resources will cover CZK 3.3 billion. Government subsidies will cover CZK 1.3 billion for the environmental upgrades of the foundry and forge within Tatra Metalurgie a.s., representing 54% of that project’s total cost. An increase in share capital will contribute an additional CZK 2.7 billion for Tatra Trucks and Tatra Metalurgie.

The increase in share capital is a crucial part of the financial mix to keep the company financially stable and avoid excessive debt. „Raising the share capital will allow us to maintain a healthy balance sheet and secure funds for further development beyond 2030. Without this step, a heavy debt burden would make it impossible to invest at the proposed scale in necessary repairs, expansions, and new technologies,“ explained Daniel Bekeš, CFO of Tatra Trucks.

Investment Benefits for Tatra Trucks

The investment program brings several concrete benefits: increased production capacity, revenue and profitability growth, modernization and digitalization of production, and environmental improvement, particularly for the subsidiary Tatra Metalurgie.

The investment will enable production to grow from 1,548 vehicles manufactured in 2024 to 3,000 annually, with further growth potential. It is also expected to nearly double revenue compared to 2024 by 2030, with an even more significant impact on EBITDA, which could almost triple by then.

Investments in machining equipment, a new mechanics operation hall, and a central warehouse will boost productivity, reduce work-in-progress inventory, and minimize losses from inefficient storage. ICT projects will implement modern systems that consolidate processes, eliminate manual data entry, and improve integration with suppliers and customers.

The CZK 2.5 billion modernization of the foundry and forge will ensure sustainable, environmentally friendly production of castings and forgings, boosting the competitiveness of Tatra Metalurgie, which supplies not only Tatra Trucks but also dozens of other clients.

Tatra Trucks‘ management has asked the board of directors to convene a general meeting soon, where the proposal to increase share capital will be presented and discussed. „We appeal to our shareholders with confidence that they will support this historic step. The investment will not only strengthen Tatra’s position in the global market but also increase the company’s value for all shareholders,“ said Kristijan Fiket.

This investment program, both in financial volume and scope, is the largest since the 1980s, when mass production of the T 815 model was launched. It will pave the way for the implementation of an ambitious strategy to position Tatra among the leading European and global manufacturers in the heavy-duty all-wheel-drive commercial vehicle segment.

About Tatra Trucks a.s.

Tatra Trucks a.s. took over the world-renowned brand and the Kopřivnice-based factory in 2013. Following a change in ownership structure, the company underwent a successful restructuring. In addition to standardized model series, it also manufactures custom-made trucks based on customer specifications. The Czech and Slovak markets are key, but a large portion of production is exported to dozens of countries worldwide. Tatra Trucks a.s. employs over 1,800 people, with an additional 500 employed by its subsidiary Tatra Metalurgie a.s., which specializes in foundry and forging operations. The shareholders of Tatra Trucks are the industrial-technology holding Czechoslovak Group and the engineering group Promet Group.