ion agreement with Chengdu Keruite Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (Keruite) for an innovative project on the design, size, and intelligent manufacturing of buses. Keruite, a company specializing in solutions to the R&D of intelligent equipment, software, and simultaneous engineering for automotive stamping, welding, and painting processes, is a first-tier supplier to major Chinese automakers such as SAIC Motor, Geely, BYD, and Changan Auto. For ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

nd large companies in the industrial sector, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and coordinated by IDAE, the project includes: replacing two fixed-speed screw compressors with higher-efficiency units to cut energy use in compressed air generation; recovering exhaust heat from Hot Stamping Furnace 4 (HSL4) to reduce natural gas consumption in hot water generation for part washing; and installing frequency converters on the hydra...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Stellantis’ Sterling Stamping Plant recognized as major supplier of U.S.-produced stampings On September 16, Stellantis’ Sterling Stamping Plant (SSP) was recognized by the city of Sterling Heights as it marked its 60th anniversary. Opened in 1965, SSP spans 2.74 million square feet and has more than 1,500 UAW-represented employees, making it one of the largest stamping plants in the world.  The facility houses advanced high-speed stamping a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

perations October 20. Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione said on September 15 that he had heard the issue is a parts shortage, but has not heard from the company which parts were affected. The shutdown and resultant layoffs will affect most workers on all three shifts at the Wentzville plant, with some stamping and body shop functions continuing. The Wentzville plant builds the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups and Chevrolet Express and GMC S...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

(IDF) announced that Polad has started import-substituting production of small, stamped parts for Lada Largus cars in Tolyatti, Samara Region. The investments in setting up the production exceeded RUB 300 million, of which RUB 215 million were provided by the federal IDF. A new production line for stamping small parts for Lada Largus has been launched at the company. The production includes 24 stamped parts, such as bumper beams, seat brackets, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

90% of production lines are connected, generating more than 100,000 data points per second, equivalent to 5 billion data points per day across all plants. These data feed the industrial metaverse, a digital twin (virtual assistant) of the factories, allowing real-time monitoring of every step, from stamping to assembly. This helps to predict issues, cut production time, save energy, and improve quality. Operators play a key role by training model...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

pickups at the plant. Barman noted that, unlike traditional pickups built with up to 6,000 parts, the Slate will be assembled with just 600 parts. The Blank Slate has roll-up windows, no radio, and a body covered with gray-colored polypropylene panels. As there is no need for a paint shop or large stamping area, the size of the facility is relatively small for vehicle assembly. The company expects to employ over 2,000 workers.  Even though back...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Feintool reaches agreement for realignment of Business Unit Stamping Europe On August 22, Feintool reached an important milestone in the realignment of its Business Unit Stamping Europe. Following consultations with employee representatives, the activities for the automotive sector will be relocated from Sachsenheim (Germany) to other plants as planned.  The reached agreement sees the Sachsenheim site continuing to operate on a reduced scale in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

c partnership between a leading global energy company and a Vietnamese automaker. The 9-hectare battery pack manufacturing and assembly plant at Kim Long Motor Industrial Park Hue, with a total investment of VND 1,200 billion, is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026. The facility will handle stamping, assembly, welding, and packaging, with automation reaching up to 90%. Its initial production capacity is projected at 1 million kWh per year...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

ly plant. This addition is expected to result in an output of up to 100,000 units annually. For this to happen, Ford is investing CAD 3 billion, with CAD 2.3 billion of that sum going toward retooling the Oakville plant for Ford Super Duty production, including the installation of both assembly and stamping equipment. The move will add around 1,800 jobs at the Oakville plant, with 150 more at the Windsor Engine Complex to build V8 engines for the...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

city of 360,000 units, the new site specializes in producing Audi models. Built on the Advanced Digitized Platform, the site boasts core technologies, namely, AI visual detection, digital twin, and laser measurement, and achieves 100% automation of key processes and 100% traceability of data in the stamping, body, painting, and final assembly shops. At present, SAIC-Audi sites in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Hunan are all capable of producing...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

Sollers Group, Russia starts frame production for ST6 and ST8 pickups On August 13, Sollers Group announced that it has localized the production of frames for the Sollers ST6 and ST8 pickup line at the facilities of UAZ-Stamping Production LLC, a subsidiary of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. The first pilot batch of components was successfully produced on the new production line. The design capacity of the line is up to 10.5 thousand frames per y...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

he newly formed Anhui Luxeed New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. will operate as a fully independent unit managing the entire value chain from R&D and production to customer service. Huawei will provide deep technological support to Luxeed’s advanced manufacturing facilities, enabling full automation of stamping, welding, and painting through industrial robotics, AI-based visual inspections, and end-to-end digital traceability. Vehicle assembly will f...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

EU approves DSBJ’s acquisition of French auto parts maker Groupe Mécanique Découpage S.A. (GMD) On August 4, the European Commission approved the acquisition of Groupe Mécanique Découpage S.A. (GMD) of France by DSBJ PTE. LTD of China under the EU Merger Regulation. GMD Group is a French based industrial subcontractor specializing in flat metal transformation through cutting, stamping, plastic injection molding, thermoforming, and aluminum ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

he acquisition of the Yunfeng plant in Wuhan for CNY 723 million. The Yunfeng plant, formerly Dongfeng Nissan’s Wuhan plant, went into operation in May 2022, with an annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles that can be ramped up to 300,000. Coming with five manufacturing processes including stamping and welding, the plant flexibly produces both battery electric and hybrid models. The plant, a core production site for the Courage, Voyah’...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

will also add new Ranger versions, and create 150 direct jobs. New configurations for the Ranger pickup, both for the domestic and export markets, will include a Single Cab and Chassis version aimed at commercial customers. Plant investment will incorporate new tooling and intelligent robots in the stamping and bodywork plant. The New Generation Ranger was launched in mid-2023 after an initial investment of USD 660 million that included the total...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

y models, will begin layoffs on July 18.    •    The Portland plant, which builds Freightliner’s eCascadia and eM2 battery-electric trucks, as well as Western Star’s X-Series lineup, will begin layoffs also on July 18.    •    The Gastonia, North Carolina facility, responsible for stamping, metal fabrication and sub-assembly of cab and chassis parts, will begin layoffs on July 25.    •    The Detroit Manufacturing Plant i...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

ustrial Complex in Santa Fe, Argentina. While the SUV will primarily target export markets, it will also supply the local market. The updated model features a redesigned front end with a modern aesthetic and improved interior, including more comfortable seats and a digital cockpit. GM upgraded the stamping and body areas and adapted the assembly line to support the new model's features. The Tracker has led its segment in Argentina since 2023, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

augurated the expansion of its plant in Irapuato, Mexico, following an investment of USD 19.8 million. The expansion strengthens the company’s role as a Tier 2 supplier in the Mexican automotive value chain and is expected to generate 80 specialized jobs. SK Tec employs 200 workers and focuses on stamping, welding, assembly, and plastic injection. It produces key interior, door, seat, and hood components, with an annual output of 12 million ass...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

of its new Brazilian headquarters by 2026. It will have a modern 10,000 square meter facility on a 30,000 square meter property, designed to ensure a more efficient and flexible production layout. This expansion will boost its plastic molding department and introduce two new strategic areas: metal stamping and electronic production. The capacity of the in-house laboratory will also be increased, with a dedicated 300 square meter area outfitted w...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07