CNH Industrial opened its new plant in Cesena, Italy. The production site is dedicated to mini-excavators and mini track loaders, including electric models.
In the second half of the year, production of the first mini track loaders under the Case Construction Equipment brand will commence.
Content provided by CNH IndustrialFurther to its acquisition of Sampierana S.p.A. at the end of 2021 and subsequent investment (€12 million), the Cesena plant is positioned to address rising mini-excavator production volumes.
The opening ceremony was attended by Enzo Lattuca, Mayor of Cesena and President of the Province of Forlì- Cesena, and Vincenzo Colla, Region Councillor for Economic Development, Emilia Romagna, together with Stefano Pampalone, President Construction at CNH Industrial and Federico Bullo, Head of Construction Europe at CNH Industrial.
“Today’s inauguration represents an important investment for our region and has a strong symbolic value for this area, which is ready to restart and compete in the global market,” said Colla in a statement. “The new plant, a Center of Excellence for compact construction machines, is testament to the quality of our skilled workforce, together with the vision of a large multinational with solid roots in the local area, that is always looking to the future.”
Together with Sampierana’s existing San Piero in Bagno site, CNHI employs some 400 people in these construction-related activities in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region. These figures contribute to Italy having the most CNH Industrial plants and R&D centers in Europe.
The Cesena site is expected to generate significant business within its supply chain. The construction equipment produced there is sold internationally under the Case Construction Equipment, New Holland Construction, and Eurocomach brands.
“Our strategy targeting international growth and the strengthening of the Construction segment in key markets is progressing well,” said said Pampalone in a statement. “And this is also thanks to the skills, innovative drive, passion and commitment of our people in Cesena and San Piero in Bagno.”
