BATILLY PLANT (SOVAB)
The Renault site in Batilly, the SOVAB (Société de Véhicules Automobiles de Batilly), is a 100% subsidiary of Renault Group. This bodywork and assembly plant produces the Master in over 350 versions to meet the demands of the most demanding professionals.
- FOUNDED IN: 1980
- LEGAL FORM AND CAPITAL OWNERSHIP: Société en Nom Collectif (a form of partnership) with capital of €7,622,000 fully owned by Renault SAS (France)
- ACTIVITY: Bodywork-assembly (production of light commercial vehicles)
- WORKFORCE: 2,005 at December 31, 2024
- PRODUCTION LINES: 1 line
- AREA: 81 ha, o/w 198 604 m2 of covered buildings
- CERTIFICATIONS: ISO 14001, ISO 9002, LABEL RHP
Environment
Batilly is committed to reducing the impact of its activities on the environment. Its method: implementing solutions for a rational use of natural resources, whose effectiveness is measured year after year, and involving its collaborators to encourage their accountability and their commitment, by sorting at the source for example.
Quality
Specialized in the manufacture of utility vehicles for more than 40 years, the Batilly’s team members have acquired recognized skills that guarantee the quality of the vehicles produced. Master’s quality level is appreciated at all stages of the manufacturing process with a reinforced control of the assembly process, delivered parts, and a self-check of each collaborator at his or her workstation.
Energy
The plant is committed to implementing the Group’s energy policy, providing the necessary information and resources, and encouraging all employees to contribute by at least adopting eco-friendly practices.
News
Our history
Back to the key dates
- 1980: creation of the Batilly plant. SOVAB becomes a general partnership (SNC) forming part of Renault (instead of Renault V.I.). Manufacturing of Master begins.
- 1981: manufacturing of Trafic begins.
- 1996: LCVs distribution partnership between Renault and General Motors Europe.
- 2010: production of the 1 050 101th Master X70. This is the end of 13 years of success. Launch of New Master X62.
- 2011: new Master is elected VAN OF THE YEAR 2011. Start of production of the NV400 (X62 Nissan).
- 2012: SOVAB confirms its environmental commitment and installs 43,000 solar panels (75,000 m2 – the equivalent of 11 football pitches).
- 2014: updating of the Master range with new design and new range of engines.
- 2018: launch of the Master ZE and commercial launch of the Master in Korea; the factory is a test site for the carriage of parts in trucks running on natural gas for a greener transport industry.
- 2020: the plant celebrates its 40th anniversary. During this particular year, the site is deploying an efficient Covid health protocol and is maintaining a production nearing 130,000 vehicles.
- 2021: the plant assembles its 3,000,000th vehicle in February 2021.
- 2022: as part of the “Re-Nouveau France 2025” agreement, the plant recruited 200 people.
- 2023: The plant sets a new production record: 150,261 Master units assembled in 2023.
- 2024 : Launch of the 4th generation Master. The vehicle has been awarded the prestigious Van of the Year 2025 title by the IVOTY jury.
Contact us
SOVAB Batilly
Zone Industrielle, BP 2, 54980 Batilly, France
+33 (0)1 76 89 34 99