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

3, 2024. Another slowdown is scheduled from November 4 to 17, 2024. However, the plant managers assure a partial reactivation of the third shift due to expected increases in production requests in mid November 2024. Currently, the plant produces 630 Fiat Ducatos daily. Based on multiple sources and FIM-CISL union's social media update...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Unions call for general strike on October 18, 2024 amid European automotive crisis On October 4, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced to hold a general strike in the automotive sector, culminating in a large demonstration in Piazza del Popolo, Rome on October 18, 2024. The automotive industry in Europe is facing a serious crisis that threatens jobs and the industry's future. The challenges in Italy, Germany, and Belgium, involving Stellantis a...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

Stellantis production in Italy decline by 31.7% in first nine months of 2024 On October 2, the Italian Metalworkers Federation (FIM-CISL) announced the production data of Stellantis Italy plants for the first nine months of 2024. The production shows a sharp decline after three years of growth. Stellantis Italy produced 387,600 vehicles i.e., down of 31.7% from 567,525 in 2023. The car production dropped by 40.7% to 237,700 units, while commercia...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07

Stellantis Pomigliano d'Arco plant to suspend production amid falling demand for Fiat cars On September 29, multiple sources reported that the FIM CISL union in Naples had raised concerns about the Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy. The management has confirmed a significant drop in demand for Fiat cars, with production decreasing from 395 units per shift to 320 units. The general secretary of the union announced that due to market cha...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/30

Italy unions call for strike on October 18, 2024 over Stellantis production drop and demands for government action On September 24, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions called for an 8-hour strike on October 18, 2024, with a demonstration in Rome to protest the decline in car production in Italy. Stellantis plants saw 36% fewer cars produced in the first half of the year compared to last year, with rising use of social safety nets and nearing legal limi...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

Unions urges government and Stellantis to resolve disputes and commit to Termoli gigafactory On September 12, FIM-CISL and FIOM-CGIL unions announced that they urge the Government and Stellantis to end harmful disputes, as they impact thousands of workers and the industry. The unions have urged Stellantis and ACC must honor their commitments to the gigafactory, and Stellantis should assign engine production to the current factory during the exten...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

Stellantis Atessa plant announces redundancy fund in September 23-29 due to market stagnation On August 29, multiple sources reported that the management of Stellantis Atessa announced another week of redundancy fund from September 23-29, 2024. The decision was disclosed in a meeting with union representatives, including FIM, UILM, FISMIC, UGLM, and AQCF. It is described as a "precautionary and preventive" measure due to ongoing market stagnation...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/30

m the previously planned September 2 and August 26, 2024. After summer break, production will focus solely on the Jeep Renegade and Compass, with the Fiat 500X temporarily discontinued. Production will run in two shifts, requiring extensive use of the solidarity contract to ensure workers’ wages. FIM-CISL union has called for concrete actions from the region and government to support ongoing investments by Stellantis, aimed at launching new pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29

Italy secures major investment deal with Dongfeng On August 7, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that the Italian government is actively seeking a second car manufacturer to invest in the country, focusing on Chinese automakers. Recently, the unions announced that Italy signed an agreement with Dongfeng, the first of three Chinese manufacturers planning investments in Italy. Minister Urso highlighted a memorandum signed by Prime Minister Me...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/08