Minth Metal Parts Balkan, part of Minth Group, is seeking environmental approval for a fourth production facility in Šabac. The request relates to another phase of Chinese automotive manufacturing investment in Serbia. Project documentation submitted to environmental authorities outlines the next industrial step for the company in the city.
Scope of planned production and materials
The planned facility is designed to produce decorative trim components, sealing systems and specialized automotive profile parts. The materials listed in the project documentation include aluminum, stainless steel and advanced polymer materials. The focus of the new plant is set out as part of the environmental approval process before construction begins.
The investment would be Minth’s fourth industrial project in Šabac. Existing operations in the city include aluminum component production, aluminum processing and melting activities. Minth also produces battery housings connected to electric vehicle supply chains.
Site area, facilities and automation
According to project plans, the new industrial complex could cover about 100,000 square meters in Šabac’s northern industrial zone. The site is described as being close to existing Minth facilities. The development is reported to include multiple production halls, logistics infrastructure and supporting operational buildings.
The planned layout is described as being built around highly automated manufacturing systems. Earlier documentation referenced potential annual output of up to 172 million decorative trim and sealing components. That figure is presented as part of the scale of production outlined for the project.
Minth’s role in global automotive supply chains
Minth Group supplies major global vehicle manufacturers through a network of production facilities across Asia, Europe and North America. The company specializes in exterior trim systems, structural automotive components and battery enclosure technologies used in electric vehicles. The Šabac expansion is aligned with these product areas.
The planned increase in capacity also ties into Serbia’s broader position within European automotive supply networks. The source materials link the sector’s shift to electrification, lightweight materials, battery systems and new component architectures. Companies supplying advanced aluminum structures, battery-related components and vehicle exterior systems are described as increasingly important within global production networks.
Related investments and permitting process
The broader investment cycle around Minth’s Serbian operations has accelerated in recent months. New investment agreements associated with Minth projects include additional manufacturing expansion plans in Loznica and Šabac. Investment commitments linked to the latest expansion plans reportedly exceed €90 million for the Šabac project alone, alongside additional investments elsewhere in Minth’s Serbian manufacturing network.
The project also highlights environmental permitting and industrial compliance requirements. The current procedure focuses on obtaining environmental approval for the planned facility before full construction activities proceed. The documentation notes that such processes have gained importance amid scrutiny of industrial emissions, environmental standards and alignment with European regulatory practices.
Šabac positioning within Southeast Europe automotive investment
For Šabac, the expansion is presented as strengthening the city’s role as an automotive-sector investment destination. The source materials connect demand for regional production capacity with the expansion of electric vehicle supply chains across Europe. They also describe competition for automotive industrial projects in Southeast Europe as shifting toward advanced manufacturing and battery-related technologies.
The plans are also framed within Serbia’s aim to move up the automotive value chain. Investments are described as linked to electric mobility, lightweight materials, battery systems and advanced manufacturing processes rather than labor-intensive industrial activities alone. Minth’s fourth factory is expected to consolidate its Serbian operations while reinforcing Šabac’s position within Europe’s evolving automotive and electric vehicle ecosystem.
