Ineos Automotive is planning to restart production of its Grenadier and Quartermaster models in early January, following a halt in September caused by a critical component shortage.
The company confirmed that all partners are prepared to support the resumption of operations at its manufacturing facility in Hambach, France, which produces vehicles for delivery.
Lynn Calder, CEO of Ineos, said: “It’s great news that a solution has been found so quickly. Automotive supply chains are extremely complex, but we were not willing to compromise on quality, so we are satisfied that we have found the best possible outcome.”
Despite the setback, Ineos said it has enjoyed strong sales performance in 2024.
“By this summer, we had sold as many Grenadiers as we had for the whole of 2023, and are on track to have over 20,000 Grenadiers on the road before the end of this year,” said Calder.
“We now turn our attention to preparing Hambach to restart in early January, and with significant growth in major new markets – including China and Mexico – and substantial expansion in the US, I believe 2025 is going to be our best year yet.”
“I’d like to give a huge thanks to our customers for their patience. We are happy to get back on track and look forward to handing them the keys to their Grenadiers as soon as possible.”
In the UK the Ineos retailer network of more than 20 showrooms includes AM100 dealer groups such as Cambria Automobiles, CEM Day, Jardine Motors, Halliwell Jones.
Following the end of the farmer-friendly Land Rover Defender off-roader in 2016, which led to Land Rover launching a more premium-positioned new Defender, Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe saw a gap in the market for a hard-working 4×4 with best-in-class off-road capability, and Ineos began production of the Grenadier in autumn 2022.
Since launch, the Grenadier has been joined by the Quartermaster, a double-cab pick-up variant.
