Back on the Line: INEOS Grenadier and Quartermaster Production Restarts in January

Production of the INEOS Grenadier and Quartermaster is set to resume in January 2025, following the resolution of a critical supply chain issue. The temporary pause, which began in September, was attributed to a component shortage. Reports suggest the disruption stemmed from the insolvency of Recaro, the renowned German seat supplier.

Recaro, famous for its high-performance seating, filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, presenting INEOS with a significant challenge. While the company has not officially named the supplier, CEO Lynn Calder described the issue as relating to “a trim part but one that we can’t sell the car without.” Despite the complexities, INEOS stayed committed to quality, working diligently to secure a resolution and keep its production standards intact.

Expanding Markets and Rising Demand
Even during the pause, demand for INEOS’s rugged vehicles has remained strong. By mid-2024, Grenadier sales had already matched 2023’s total, with over 20,000 units expected to be on the road by the end of the year. The brand has also expanded into 50 countries, including key new markets such as Mexico and China, alongside rapid growth in the United States.

Calder reflected on the momentum: “By this summer, we had sold as many Grenadiers as we had for the whole of 2023. I believe 2025 is going to be our best year yet.”

A State-of-the-Art Facility
INEOS’s Hambach facility, the cornerstone of its production operations, is gearing up to restart the assembly lines. The plant will resume production of the Grenadier station wagon, the Quartermaster double-cab pickup, and the chassis cab model. Known for their robust engineering, the vehicles feature body-on-frame construction, solid axles, and BMW-sourced 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-sixes.

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