15.09.2026

Rosenbauer opens in Chile

Austrian fire and fire rescue platform manufacturer Rosenbauer has opened its first subsidiary in South America, in Pudahuel, Santiago, bringing sales, a workshop, spare parts warehouse, a showroom and a training centre onto a single site.

The company says it has invested around €3 million in the 2,000 square metre location, with around 500 square metres given to offices, the training centre and showroom. It currently employs 11 people and will also act as a service hub for the wider South American market.

Rosenbauer Chile will also run mobile service units and initially employ visiting service engineers familiar with European and North American standards.

The opening ceremony was held on Saturday - September 12th - and was attended by around 700 guests, including the Austrian ambassador to Chile, the mayor of Pudahuel and representatives of the Chilean firefighters association.

Rosenbauer chief sales officer, Andreas Zeller said: "More than 300 Rosenbauer vehicles are already in use in Chile. We see attractive growth opportunities, both in vehicles and equipment as well as in the service business. By setting up our own branch, we are strengthening our market presence locally and can respond even more efficiently to specific local requirements and developments in the South American market."

Eduardo Viveros, managing director of Rosenbauer Chile added: "The new location will enable us to serve our customers even faster and more comprehensively in the future. Thanks to our own workshop, local spare parts warehouse, and qualified service teams, response times are significantly reduced, and the availability of vehicles and equipment is ensured on a sustainable basis."