Melfi verso la ripresa con DS7 e Lancia Gamma
Riapre l’Unità di montaggio, nel 2027 le pre-serie del nuovo suv Alfa Romeo - Il 24 agosto toccherà a Mirafiori e Pomigliano, dove i contratti di solidarietà sono stati prolungati di un anno
After two years of closure, the Stellantis facility in Melfi is set to reopen, with assembly operations commencing today. This marks the first Italian plant of the group to resume production, which is expected by August 19th. With the Jeep Compass ensuring the highest volumes, the forthcoming production of the DS7 and Lancia Gamma will follow, alongside the new Alfa Romeo SUV - the fifth model in line - slated for pre-series testing in 2027 and full production in 2028.
The transition phase is proving industrially complex, prompting the extension of solidarity contracts until the end of the year for 4,400 workers, and the industrial bottlenecks surrounding productivity volumes and the fate of the workforce remain unresolved. For Melfi, according to the unions, the 2026-2027 biennium, straddling the reign of Carlos Tavares and Antonio Filosa, will be crucial for bolstering the competitiveness of the plant and the entire supply chain.
The closure of the reindustrialization agreement with PMC and Brose at the end of July, involving 150 workers, underscores the strategic focus on investments, innovation, competitive energy policies, and a shared industrial strategy. The Pomigliano site, which produces the Fiat Panda, has extended solidarity contracts for a further year, highlighting the precarious state of the automotive market in Italy and Europe.
The new productive mission assigned to Pomigliano, confirmed by top executives, involves the production of the upcoming family of e-cars. Meanwhile, the Mirafiori plant reopens on Monday, August 24th, while Cassino's site extends its shutdown until August 31st, representing a declared crisis, according to the unions. The production of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio at the factory will continue throughout 2027, but volumes are at historic lows, with a third of production lost in the first half of the year, already meager in 2025.
The wait is on for the next months, as the future of Cassino hinges on the revitalization of the Maserati brand - currently producing the Grecale SUV - and the industrial plan to be presented by Stellantis by December.
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