The move will see the installation of a new engine machining line at the plant as well as the overhaul of an existing line that will now also offer SKYACTIV production. 

The production boost forms part of Mazda’s goal to increase global sales by 2016 to 1.7 million vehicles, of which around 80% of which are expected to feature SKYACTIV technology. 

SKYACTIV engines are also manufactured at Changan Ford Mazda Engine Co. in China, where production began in June 2013, while production is due to begin in Mexico at Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico SA de CV starting in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year.