The Ivorian industrial landscape is about to reach a new milestone. On April 16, 2026, Zhao Hua , Deputy General Manager and President of Sinotruk International , took advantage of his official visit to Abidjan to seal the Chinese giant's commitment to the transfer of technological know-how.

A skills hub in Yopougon

The partnership between Sinotruk and the Ivorian Rimco Setaci is taking shape with the launch of an ambitious project: the creation of an academic training center in the heart of the Yopougon industrial zone.

1. Progress status: Construction work is already underway.
2. Target audience: Employees of the group, but also young Ivorians wishing to specialize.
3. Objective: To professionalize the maintenance, diagnosis and management of industrial vehicle fleets.

Human performance at the service of the engine

For Zhao Hua, a truck's reliability depends not only on its construction but also on the quality of its maintenance. The center will offer advanced training modules on:

1. Precision mechanics and engines.
2. Complex mechanical systems.
3. The latest generation of embedded technologies.

"The profitability of a heavy goods vehicle depends on the driver-technician team. This center addresses a critical need in the local market."

— Hassan Hodroj , General Manager of Rimco.

Towards industrial autonomy

This training project is just the first pillar of a broader strategy. The ultimate ambition of both partners is to transform Côte d'Ivoire into a regional hub for heavy vehicles.

Step 1: Training	Step 2: Assembly	Step 3: Autonomy
Creation of a skilled workforce (Yopougon Centre).	Planned launch of a local assembly plant .	Reduced dependence on imports and lower logistics costs.

By investing in local human capital, Sinotruk strengthens its continental roots while offering Ivorian youth concrete prospects in a rapidly changing automotive sector.