Italian unions urge Stellantis for more investment and expanded production On October 20, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Stellantis CEO met with Italian trade unions after their request for a meeting. The unions warned that current production levels mean the target of 310,000 vehicles will not be reached this year, which could impact jobs and social support measures. The unions welcomed the plan to hire about 400 workers at the Mira...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Stellantis production in Italy decline by 31.5% in first nine months of 2025 On October 7, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first nine months of 2025. Stellantis Italy produced 265,490 passenger cars and commercial vehicles, i.e., down of 31.5% YoY. Passenger car output dropped 36.3% YoY to 151,430 units, while commercial vehicle production fell 23.9% YoY to 114,060 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Brose agrees to support workers and seek new investors for Melfi plant in Italy The FIM, FIOM, UILM, FISMIC unions has reached an agreement with Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose) to prevent closure of the Melfi plant in Italy and safeguard jobs. The plant has stopped producing the door module, as this component is not included in the new doors of Stellantis vehicles. The union asked that (i) the company not close the plant on October 18, 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Stellantis Italy plans to sell Cento plant to Marval, unions call for job protection On September 11, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Stellantis had reached an agreement to sell its Cento factory in Ferrara, Italy, to Marval, a producer of mechanical components. The Cento plant currently employs 350 people, making marine and industrial engines. The deal must go through legal steps and union consultations before it is finalized. The u...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

or approximately 200-250 workers, will take effect immediately following the final agreement, anticipated in October 2025. The Turin facility has been facing declining production volumes and currently employs 376 workers, 19 of whom have already been redeployed through outplacement programs. Unions FIM-CISL, FIOM-CGIL, and UILM welcomed this development but emphasized caution. They also called for the initiation of a voluntary exit procedure with...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Italian unions urge for government action over Iveco spin-off plans and potential sale to Tata Motors On July 18, FIM-CISL and FIOM-CGIL unions concerned about Iveco's future, as in spring 2025, the company announced plans to spin off its defense division but has not met with unions to explain how this will affect jobs or its industrial strategy. Recent update reports about possible talks to sell Iveco, including an offer from Tata Motors, have i...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/21

Union announces Stellantis Italy vehicle output expected to hit 440,000 units in 2025 On July 15, the FIM-CISL union announced that it expects total vehicle production in 2025 to reach around 440,000 units, including about 250,000 passenger cars. In the first half of 2025, 221,885 vehicles were built, i.e., down by 26.9% from the same period in 2024, showing all the Italian plants are in negative. Passenger car output dropped 33.6% to 123,905 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Stellantis production in Italy declines by 26.9% in H1 2025 On July 7, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first half (H1) of 2025. Production data for the H1 2025 shows a further decline from the already weak H1 2024 levels. The total production in 2025 is expected to be around 440,000 units, including about 250,000 passenger cars. In H1 2025, Stellantis Italy produced 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Italian labor unions calls for National Strike on June 20, 2025 as contract talks stall with Federmeccanica-Assistal On May 30, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Federmeccanica-Assistal refused to reopen the discussion on the national labor contract, even though it has been nearly a year since it expired. Because of this, FIM, FIOM, and UILM unions are stepping up their protest. The unions have called for an 8-hour national strike on J...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

Stellantis Italy shifts Maserati production to Modena amid plant struggles and union concerns On May 15, the FIOM-CGIL, FIM-CISL, and FISMIC unions announced that Stellantis has decided to shift all Maserati production (GranTurismo and GranCabrio) from the Mirafiori plant in Turin to Modena, Italy. This highlights the serious challenges facing the brand. Current production volumes at both plants are too low to fully utilize the Modena site, and t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

FISMIC and unions raise alarm over future of Stellantis Termoli plant amid job cuts On May 14, the FISMIC union announced that it has met with all union reps from FIM, UILM, FISMIC, and UGLM present on May 14, 2025. The focus was on job security and the Stellantis Termoli plant’s future. The growing concern over the planned closure of the FIRE engine department, which employs about 450 people. The remaining departments also face uncertainty. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

2.0L and Maserati’s V6 Nettuno are now at risk. Currently, only GSE FireFly engines which are used in models such as the Fiat Panda and Alfa Romeo Tonale—are still being made. But that’s not enough to sustain the plant that once had over 3,500 workers and now has fewer than 2,000 workers. The FIM CISL union has criticized the situation by calling it a “funeral of the FIRE engine,” with little response from institutions or Stellantis. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Stellantis production in Italy declines by 35.5% in Q1 2025 On April 8, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first quarter of 2025. In Q1, 2025, Stellantis Italy produced 109,900 vehicles i.e., decline of 35.5% from 170,415 vehicles in Q1, 2024. The passenger car production dropped by 42.5% to 60,533 units, while commercial vehicle output fell by 24.2% to 49,367 units. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

th New Albea, which expands In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) solution design and manufacturing capacity and increases the functional range of IMSE solutions.  New Albea is a trusted supplier to automotive, home electronics, and telecommunications industries, with advanced Film Insert Molding (FIM) and precision manufacturing capabilities. IMSE solutions integrate electronics, mechanics, and cosmetic surfaces within light, thin, single-piece...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

Hanon Systems to close its Benevento site in Italy by May 2025 Hanon Systems informed local trade unions Fim and Fiom, as well as the RSU, about the closure of its Benevento site, Italy by May 2025, affecting around 60 workers. Despite nearly 2 years of discussions and efforts to diversify production through 3 industrial plans aimed at relaunching the site, the company stated that it is impossible to achieve a turnover to sustain operations at th...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

Stellantis production in Italy decline by 36.8% in 2024 On January 3, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for 2024. The production shows a sharp decline after two years of growth. Stellantis Italy produced 475,090 vehicles i.e., down by 36.8% YoY from 751,384 in 2023. This marks the first time all plants reported losses, with car production falling 45.7% YoY to 283,090 units, the...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/06

Unions again demand immediate action from Stellantis and Italian Government to safeguard jobs and increase auto sector investment On November 14, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions urged the government to take action during the meeting with MIMIT, as neither Stellantis nor authorities have made progress on key issues. They demand that Stellantis take responsibility and avoid setting conditions before any other further discussions. Stellantis illustrat...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

the Automotive Interiors Expo in Stuttgart, Germany.  Smart grills capable of displaying various types of text, images, etc. can be applied to the front grille of electric vehicles. Depending on the product specifications and the relative assembly structure, they can also be manufactured using the FIM (Film Insert Molding) method. Intops plans to bring in the world's largest forming machine to its Gumi plant in November and begin mass production...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Italian unions oppose Stability Law's 80% cut to automotive fund, call for restoration to safeguard jobs and industry On October 28, FIOM-CGI and FIM-CISL unions expressed disapproval of the recent Stability Law decision by the Italian government to cut the automotive fund by EUR 4.6 billion which is an 80% reduction. The unions stress that, amid the sector's major transformation, strong support is crucial for maintaining competitiveness, protect...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Nationwide automotive strike in Italy unites 20,000 workers demanding need for action from EU and Stellantis On October 18, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that it has received significant support with 20,000 workers from across Italy demonstrating the national automotive sector strike which was organized by FIM, FIOM, and UILM unions in Rome. All unions asked for urgent responses from the European Union, the Government, and Stellantis, a...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/21