Schuler will supply servo press lines, a tryout press and a laser blanking line to Ceer in Saudi Arabia. Photo: SchulerCeer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has partnered with
Schuler to supply and install the first completely automatic press shop at its ‘state of the art’ Ceer Manufacturing Complex (CMC) in King Abdullah Economy City, the most advanced manufacturing facility in the MENA region.
The CMC encompasses every stage of vehicle production, from press shop and body shop to paint shop and general assembly. It also integrates comprehensive logistics, waste management, warehousing, offices, a water treatment system, and a dedicated vehicle test track.
Ceer's latest milestone at the facility, just four months after raising of the first steel frame, is the start of the installation of the Schuler press shop, an important step in building the EV sector. In this strategic partnership, Schuler is installing the region’s first completely automatic press shop for smart manufacturing, a significant step toward delivering Ceer’s ambitious plans to produce sedans and SUVs for the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region.
Ceer’s CEO Jim DeLuca said: “Ceer is committed to setting a new standard for automotive manufacturing in MENA. It is essential we are equipped with the best solutions to ensure efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Partnering with top tier global suppliers like Schuler is crucial to Ceer’s vision, and this partnership is a decisive step towards driving the future of electric mobility.”
Schuler CEO Martin Drasch added: “We are thrilled to partner with Ceer on this ground-breaking project. This installation marks Schuler’s first press shop where the logistics are completely automated – from transportation of the blanks to the press line to the automatic stacking of the finished parts. We are proud to contribute our expertise and technology to Ceer and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
The press shop, including two press lines, a tryout press, and a laser blanking line is the nucleus of vehicle production where precisely cut metal blanks are transformed into chassis parts, and body components such as side frames, doors, and bonnets are formed from sheet metal. Schuler’s advanced presses and laser blanking lines offer an output of up to 64 parts per min. Overall, the press and laser blanking lines offer high availability, flexibility, and output as well as decreased power consumption. Ceer’s advanced press lines, powered by cloud-based applications, prioritise energy efficiency, and sustainability.