BAIC FOTON Africa Regional Training Center Officially Opens, Deepening Localization Through Service System Development

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 27, on the eve of the BAIC FOTON Africa Partners Conference, the inauguration and first training session of the BAIC FOTON Africa Regional Training Center were held in South Africa.

With BAIC FOTON's growing product portfolio in Africa, different models and operating scenarios have created a wide range of demands for sales, maintenance and technical support. Cultivating local professionals and translating product technology into frontline service capability have become key to strengthening regional customer service and support.

Lu Zhenghua, CEO of BAIC FOTON, explained the significance of the training center from the perspective of full value chain operations. He said service training is important support for BAIC FOTON to improve its Africa regional operating system and deepen localized operations. The training center should serve as a platform to deeply connect technical standards, service experience and local team capabilities, and improve coordination efficiency among product supply, after-sales support and talent development.

Wang Zhuozhong, VP of BAIC FOTON International, introduced the center's background and development plan, highlighting the role of professional talent development in improving regional service capability. Local partner representatives discussed local service cooperation, BAIC FOTON's support for service providers and future cooperation prospects.

At the ceremony, BAIC FOTON announced the official inauguration and operation of the Africa Regional Training Center, with training beginning simultaneously. Centered on South Africa and extending across the African market, the center will build a multi-level training system to share technical standards and service experience with local teams. BAIC FOTON will also strengthen dealers' service management capabilities in spare parts stocking, maintenance processes and response efficiency, driving the regional service system toward standardization and professionalism.

The center covers 900 square meters, with 450 square meters each for theoretical teaching and practical training. A 140-square-meter large classroom can accommodate 80 people for group instruction, while a 35-square-meter smaller classroom can accommodate 24 trainees, alongside supporting office and rest spaces. The practical training area can meet the needs of BAIC FOTON's entire product lineup and is divided into five zones: complete vehicles, engines, transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, and new energy vehicles.

Going forward, BAIC FOTON will continue to deepen its comprehensive internationalization strategy, work with African partners to improve the full value chain operating system, and promote high-quality development of its African business with more solid localization capabilities.