26,000,000 € in investment and 300 jobs planned in Jaén: a Chinese multinational chooses Spain to manufacture car technology.
11/11/2026 15:15
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11/11/2026 15:15
Spain’s automotive industry continues to attract investments from China. As Asian manufacturers expand their presence in the European market, a multinational company specializing in vehicle technology has chosen our country to build a new factory. The project involves an investment of over 26 million euros in advanced machinery and equipment, along with the creation of hundreds of jobs in the coming years.
The protagonist is Desay SV, a Chinese company specializing in automotive electronic components that has just opened its new plant in Linares, in the province of Jaén. Located in the historic Santana Motor industrial complex, the facility will be capable of producing smart displays and visualization systems for vehicle manufacturers. The company aims to have 300 employees by 2028, when it expects the factory to be operating at full capacity.
The inauguration took place on November 10th at the Santana Transport Science and Technology Park, a facility that has been linked to automobile manufacturing in Spain for decades. The new facilities cover over 16,000 square meters and are designed to develop advanced technology components that will enable supply to international automotive clients from Andalusia.
Up to 1.5 million car devices per year
The industrial goals of this Chinese multinational reflect the scale of the project. According to the projections announced during the inauguration, Desay SV aims to produce 700,000 units by 2027, a year when it also plans to have around 200 employees. A year later, the planned production capacity is set to rise to 1.5 million devices per year, with the workforce potentially reaching 300 employees.
The new factory will specialize in the production of smart displays and vehicle interaction systems. These components enable the display of vehicle information, manage certain connectivity functions, and facilitate interaction between the driver and electronic systems. Their importance has grown significantly over the past few years as manufacturers incorporate more screens, digital dashboards, and advanced technologies into their models.
The plant will begin operations with three production lines dedicated to visualization systems and intelligent cabin electronic controllers. According to the information released on its opening, the initial workforce will consist of around 70 employees, so most of the planned hires will be made gradually. Growth will depend on the progress of the industrial project and the achievement of the goals set by the company.
A Chinese investment strengthening Spain’s industry
The establishment of Desay SV is another example of Asian companies’ interest in setting up production facilities in Europe. The company has invested over 26,000,000 € in machinery for manufacturing advanced electronic components, a investment that will enable the development of industrial activities in Spain related to the technological transformation of automobiles.
The project also receives financial support from government authorities. The Spanish government provided 5.5 million euros in aid through the third call for applications under the PERTE program for Electric and Connected Vehicles. This funding is part of efforts to attract industrial investment and develop new technological capabilities within Spain’s automotive sector.
The multinational’s arrival in Linares was facilitated over the past few years through contacts between the company and Spanish authorities. The Junta de Andalucía has highlighted the role of its business promotion agency, Andalucía TRADE, and the Invest in Andalucía initiative in securing this project, which will enable serving international clients from Spain and strengthening industrial activities related to automotive electronic systems.
Linares revives part of its industrial heritage
The choice of Linares holds special significance for Spain’s automotive industry. The former Santana Motor complex was for decades one of the main industrial symbols of Jaén province. After the end of its traditional operations, local authorities have promoted various projects to restore employment and attract new manufacturers to the site.
The opening of Desay SV adds to other initiatives developed in the Santana Park, including the Santana-Coronet vehicle assembly plant. The combination of these projects allows for the gradual revival of industrial activity in an area historically linked to automobiles, though now with an increasing presence of electronic technologies and new mobility solutions.
The new factory also represents an opportunity for Spain to strengthen its position within the automotive supply chain. The transformation of the sector depends not only on producing electric or hybrid cars but also on manufacturing the electronic systems that will be integrated into future vehicles. In this context, the 300 jobs planned and the 1.5 million devices annually that Desay SV expects to produce by 2028 make the Linares project a significant investment for Spain’s auxiliary industry.