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EBRD supports Serbian lighting producer, Feka Automotive for production facility
On April 17, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a EUR 15 million loan to Feka Automotive (Feka), a Serbia-based producer of automotive lighting. Feka has supply contracts with leading international car OEMs such as Toyota, Volkswagen, and Stellantis.
It will use the funds to improve
JFE SHOJI, Japan starts construction on new plant in Serbia
On March 18, the Municipality of Indjija, Serbia announced that JFE SHOJI started construction of a new plant. The new plant will see an investment of EUR 50 million and employ around 150 workers.
The company will use the latest technologies and will contribute to the development of the automotive and electrical indu
Fiat all-new Panda set to produce in Kragujevac Serbia
On February 15, multiple sources reported that the current Fiat Panda will be produced until the end of 2026 at the Stellantis plant in Pomigliano.
It will undergo a name change to Pandina, distinguishing it from the upcoming B-segment crossover, which is set to be produced in Kragujevac, Serbia, with an approximate
Continental to invest EUR 150 million in expansion of Serbian plant
Multiple media sources reported that the mayor of Novi Sad has announced Continental’s plan to invest EUR 150 million (USD 162 million) in the expansion of its EUR 140 million Novi Sad plant in Serbia, which was opened in 2023.
The new investment will create 1,500 new jobs, in addition to the 1,900 workers already em
fischer Automotive, Germany expands its Serbian plant
On February 5, fischer Automotive announced the significant expansion of its Serbian facility in Jagodina. The 8,500 square meters facility will now have an additional 4,560 square meters area. fischer automotive produces high-quality dash-board and centre control components for car interiors.
Based on fischer Automo
Adient plans to close its Kragujevac, Serbia plant
Multiple sources reported that Adient is planning to close its plant for seating system in Kragujevac, Serbia by the end of February 2024. It supplies parts to the Fiat (Stellantis) plant in Serbia. Fiat did not extend the cooperation with this plant and planning to produce seats in its plant. Adient has offered empl
Stellantis to produce Fiat Panda in Pomigliano d'Arco plant till 2026
On December 3, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced that Stellantis’ management confirmed the production of the Fiat Panda until 2026 at a union meeting in Mirafiori plant. Regarding the Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Campania, they mentioned assigning another model without specifying it.
For the unio
Stellantis to manufacture Fiat Panda EV in Kragujevac plant, Serbia
On December 4, multiple sources reported that the new Fiat Panda EV will be manufactured in Serbia, as announced by the Serbian president. Stellantis is expected to produce the battery-electric city vehicle in the Kragujevac plant, Serbia and enhance the trade between Italy and Serbia. The current Fiat Panda is produ
Aunde, Italy opens new plant in Leskovac, Serbia
On October 24, the President of the Republic of Serbia inaugurated a new plant of the Italian company Aunde in Leskovac. It will produce covers and car seats for Fiat from Kragujevac. It has 380 employees which will increase to 560 in the coming days.
Besides, on October 31, 2023, the Serbian Government will meet w
Beam Global, US acquires Amiga, Serbia to expand in Europe
On October 10, Beam Global, US announced that it is set to acquire Amiga, a European based manufacturer specializing in structures and equipment for streetlights, communications, and energy infrastructure. Amiga will be re-branded as Beam Europe. The deal, valued at approximately EUR 10 million, is expected to close
InoBat, Slovakia selects Cuprija for gigafactory and recycling project in Serbia
On September 26, InoBat AS announced Cuprija as the location for its Serbia gigafactory and recycling project code-named Lion, which has been under development for the past 2 years with IFC. Project Lion will be the second InoBat Giga Factory in the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe), to supply offtake growth from Ino
OCSiAl receives permission for construction of graphene nanotube hub in Serbia
On September 13, OCSiAl announced that it has been granted a construction permit for a nanotube production facility near Belgrade, Serbia. The new nanotube synthesis plant will be launched in 2024 and will have a planned annual capacity of 120 tonnes per year.
It will also manufacture nanotube suspensions for lithium
Sona Comstar, India acquires 54% capital in Novelic, Serbia
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) announced that it completed the acquisition of 54% share capital and voting rights in Novelic by acquiring 51% from the existing shareholders and 3% via capital infusion in NOVELIC. The total adjusted consideration is EUR 40.097 million payable under a deferred payment
Cenntro, US announces delivery of Logistar 200 to Post of Serbia
On August 15, Cenntro Electric Group Limited announced the delivery of 31 All-Electric Logistar 200 (“LS200”) vans to the Post of Serbia. It will be utilized in the city of Novi Sad. The fleet of LS200 will be placed into service for deliveries in the city center by the end of August.
The LS200 offers an impressive
Toshiba Europe and MikroElektronika, Serbia partner on automotive motor control development
On July 25, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH collaborated with MikroElektronika (MIKROE) to integrate its TB9053 DC-motor driver IC into the DC Motor 26 Click Board to accelerate the development of automotive applications. The TB9053 is easily designed into automotive subsystems such as throttle valves, engine valves,
City of Leskovac, Serbia and Aunde sign MoU for new plant in Serbia
On July 25, the City of Leskovac and Aunde Srbija d.o.o. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to open a factory for the production of covers for the automotive industry in a 13,000-square-meter facility. It will create 350 jobs. The numerous projects with renowned car manufacturers have created a need to expand
Inobat, Slovakia announces collaboration with Minth Group, China
InoBat, a battery manufacturer based in Slovakia, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Minth Group Limited (Minth Group) for electric vehicle innovation, cell-to-pack integration, developing recycling solutions, accelerating the transition to green energy, and collaboration on local p
Erenli, Turkey to open plant in Serbia by August 2023
On June 12, the City of Leskovac announced that Turkish factory Erenli has completed 95% of the construction work of its factory in the Green Zone. Erenli is planning to open this plant in August 2023. At present, 33 workers are currently working, and they plan to hire another 100 workers at the end of August and the