Benteler improves energy efficiency of production process at Valladares plant in Spain Benteler Group (Benteler)’s subsidiary, Benteler Automotive Vigo, S.L., has conducted various operations at its facilities in the Valladares Industrial Estate in Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain, aiming to improve the energy efficiency of its production process. The project includes (i) Replacing the thermal insulation of the HSL1 hot stamping furnace to reduce heat e...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Stellantis Spain collaborates with Galicia government for 2025–2027 plan to strengthen Vigo plant On May 8, Stellantis' Extended Europe Region Director discussed the Vigo plant’s competitiveness, its local supplier network, and how the Galician government can support the sector through its 2025–2027 Automotive Master Plan during the meeting with the President of the Galician Regional Government at Stellantis' Turin headquarters. During the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Stellantis and partners invest EUR 13.8 million in Facendo Plus project in Spain On April 30, Stellantis announced that the partners in the Facendo Plus project in Spain presented the progress at the Stellantis Vigo plant. So far, EUR 13.8 million has been invested i.e. 72% of the planned EUR 19 million budget for various R&D activities. Facendo Plus aims to increase the competitiveness of Galicia’s automotive sector through research and develo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

shift. Renault is gradually restarting its factories in Castile and León, Valencia, and Seville. At the Ebro plant (formerly Nissan), systems were restored by late evening on April 28, 2025, and vehicle production began in the morning shift without issues. Stellantis halted operations in Zaragoza, Vigo, and Madrid but resumed production during the morning shift, with only minor issues being fixed on-site. Iveco also paused work in Madrid and Val...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

eceived funding, including Stellantis Zaragoza (EUR 81.79 million), Ebro Barcelona (EUR 25.15 million), Powerco Battery Spain (EUR 19.81 million), and Iveco Madrid (EUR 11.84 million), marking the first aid for a heavy vehicle project. Other recipients include VW Navarra (EUR 3.55 million), Gestamp Vigo (EUR 890,223), Gestamp Servicios Vizcaya (EUR 5.57 million), Integralia Movilidad Navarra (EUR 1.15 million) and others. The goal is to increase ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

Stellantis Vigo and Prosolia Energy power up Spain’s largest rooftop solar plant On March 26, Stellantis Vigo and Prosolia Energy launched Spain's largest rooftop solar power facility for self-consumption. With an 18.3 MWp capacity, it will generate 22.7 GWh/year, covering 15% of the factory's electricity needs. The facility spans 170,000 square meter with 33,000 solar panels. Prosolia Energy invested over EUR 12 million and will operate it und...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Stellantis Vigo plant increases sustainability with 4 WET painting process On February 21, Stellantis Spain announced that its Vigo plant has upgraded its painting process to improve efficiency and sustainability with the new Short Process 4 WET system. This change will reduce energy use by 40 kWh per vehicle and cut carbon emissions by 25%. The plant's main energy consumer which is the Painting Unit, switched from the older 2WET process to 4WET....

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Stellantis Vigo shares new 2025 employment plan by reducing ERTE work suspension to 75 days On February 7, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo management has shared a new proposal for its 2025 employment regulation plans, by reducing job cuts from 90 to 80 and cutting ERTE (Temporary Employment Regulation File) work suspension days from 85 to 75. For 75 ERTE days, of these, 50 days apply in the first half of the year, with up to 25 mor...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/10

Stellantis proposes voluntary job reductions and temporary suspension plans for Vigo factory, Spain On January 31, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis' Vigo factory management has proposed a voluntary Employment Regulation Plan (ERE) affecting up to 90 workers due to organizational reasons. The company suggested a temporary Employment Regulation File (ERTE) with up to 85 days of suspension for individual workers to manage expected inact...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

Benteler to open new plant in Morocco by end of 2025 On January 22, multiple sources reported that Benteler Group (Benteler) will open a new plant in Kenitra by the end of this year. It will supply components to the Stellantis Vigo factory. Benteler selects Morocco due to its low production costs and advanced infrastructure.  Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Stellantis Spain produces 981,120 vehicles in 2024, captures 93.5% of Spain’s EV production On January 22, Stellantis Spain announced that it has produced 981,120 vehicles across its Madrid, Vigo, and Zaragoza plants last year, representing five brands: Citroën, Fiat, Lancia, Opel, and Peugeot. Of these, 11% were BEVs, and 32% were light commercial vehicles. Based on production by plant: Madrid made 92,589 vehicles, including 11,119 BEVs; Vigo...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

Stellantis Spain awards STLA small platform to Vigo and Zaragoza plants On January 22, Stellantis Spain announced that it has awarded the STLA Small platform to the Vigo and Zaragoza plants for producing next-gen B-segment cars. The Madrid plant will continue operations beyond the Citroën C4, with future plans to be announced later. STLA Small is a versatile BEV platform with a range of up to 500 km. It joins the STLA Medium (launched in 2023), ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/23

the PERTE VEC III battery line A. This subsidy is in addition to the EUR 14 million of the PERTE for decarbonization. Thus, the Stellantis Group has received nearly EUR 300 million, more than EUR 272 million in subsidies, and EUR 26 million in loans. The resolution also includes aid for Stellantis' Vigo plant (EUR 2 million), Mahle Behr Spain S.A. (EUR 3 million), and Ficosa International, S.A. (EUR 2.5 million). The Ministry has also increased t...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Stellantis Vigo to halt production for few days in September and October due to supply chain issues On September 23, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo will halt part of its production due to supply issues affecting System 1, which assembles Peugeot 2008s. The line will be inactive on October 28 to 31, 2024, and during morning and afternoon shifts on September 30, October 4, 7, and 11, 2024. Additionally, night shifts will not operate...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24

Stellantis Vigo plant suspends shifts due to supply shortages on September 17-18, 2024 On September 17, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo plant would halt several shifts this week due to supply shortages. System 1 which is responsible for assembling Peugeot 2008s will stop operations on the afternoon and evening shifts of September 17, 2024, as well as the morning shift on September 18, 2024. The suspension is due to unavoidable supp...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/18

Stellantis Vigo plant to halt production till August 17, 2024 On July 22, multiple sources reported that Stellantis' Vigo factory will close for vacation from July 24, 2024, with operations continuing on the weekend shift until July 28. System 1, which assembles the Peugeot 2008, will be on hold until August 19, 2024. While System 2, which produces vans, will restart on August 17, 2024, operating only on the weekend shift. Based on multiple sourc...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

mpanies under PERTE VEC II, increasing project financing by EUR 115 million i.e., EUR 100 million in subsidies and EUR 15 million in loans. Renault's Palencia plant will receive EUR 62 million, Hub Tech Factory over EUR 24 million, and Stellantis Spain will receive EUR 98 million across its Madrid, Vigo, and Zaragoza plants. Gestamp secures EUR 10 million for three projects. The automotive auxiliary industry has received over EUR 922 million from...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/04

Stellantis Vigo plant faces production halts again in System 1 due to supply shortages in July 1-2, 2024 On July 1, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Vigo factory once again faced supply challenges which led to the half operations of a production line. Consequently, due to component shortages, all shifts on System 1 which is responsible for assembling the Peugeot 2008 will be halted on July 1-2, 2024. Production is set to resume on Ju...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01

Stellantis Vigo plant faces production adjustments amid Peugeot 2008 sales dip and halt due to parts shortages On June 26, the union section of the Unitary Center of Workers (CUT) announced that Stellantis Vigo factory had notified unions about planned adjustments to the night shift of System 1 in the plant. The adjustment follows projections of reduced sales for the Peugeot 2008, which is assembled on that line. The company has proposed forming ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

Stellantis' Vigo factory to halt production on June 24 due to parts supply shortage On June 19, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis’ Vigo factory will once again suspend its operations on June 24, 2024, due to parts supply issues. Specifically, System 1 to produce Peugeot 2008 will halt production across all three shifts that day. Normal operations will resume with the morning shift on June 25, 2024. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/20