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Chile's Nativa Camper triples production, eyes European market expansion

28.04.2026 01:13 1 min 3 sources

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Chile's Nativa Camper triples production, eyes European market expansion — © Marga Marga TV - Tendencia Viral

Founded in 2024 by María Jesús Mardones in Concón, Nativa Camper tripled its output to 1.5 modular campers per month after a state grant and is now planning to enter the European market, including rental partnerships in Germany

Chilean entrepreneur María Jesús Mardones founded Nativa Camper in Concón in 2024. The company specializes in manufacturing modular campers for pickup trucks and converting vans.

After receiving a government grant, the company tripled its production capacity to 1.5 units per month. Nativa Camper also plans to create three new jobs.

The company is in talks about partnerships to enter the rental market in Germany and is aiming for broader European expansion.

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