Joachim Dürr

Chief Executive Officer, Jost Werke

Search every verified Joachim Dürr interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Joachim Dürr, Chief Executive Officer of Jost Werke, inaugurated the company’s second plant in Chennai, India, in March 2024. Dürr described the investment as a significant foreign investment for JOST globally. He stated that India is “a little bit like a second home” and said he has been visiting the country for more than 20 years. Dürr said he was impressed by the accelerating pace of development in India, citing the young population as a basis for future growth. Dürr explained that the new plant allows JOST to align with strong Indian agricultural tractor companies, which he said are growing worldwide. He noted that JOST expects faster growth in the agricultural segment than in trucks, because the company is not yet present in all regions with its loader products, whereas it is already a global market leader in truck and trailer components such as fifth wheels and landing legs. Dürr attributed the successful completion of the plant to a local team that integrated designs from Sweden and experience from China.