Thanks to major investments, the new facility will become strategic for the production of compact construction equipment, including electric mini-excavators. The inauguration follows that of the new canteen in San Piero in Bagno, which opened on Monday, June 26.
Turin, June 27, 2023 – A new CNH Industrial plant dedicated to the production of mini-excavators up to 2 tons including electric models and compact track loaders was inaugurated today in Cesena. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of Vincenzo Colla, councillor for economic development of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Enzo Lattuca, mayor of Cesena and president of the Province of Forlì-Cesena, along with Stefano Pampalone, CNH Industrial Construction President and Federico Bullo, Head of Construction Europe.
At the inauguration, Stefano Pampalone announced a donation of 500.000 euros to the Civil Defense, confirming the company’s commitment to the Cesena area and its closeness to the communities affected by the recent flooding.
Thanks to the acquisition of Sampierana Spa, which took place at the end of 2021, and to the following CNH Industrial investments, the Cesena plant will be able to better manage the increase in production volumes, supporting the historical site in San Piero in Bagno, which with its 14,000 m2 houses administrative offices, engineering, and an R&D center specializing in electrification and compact machine production. A center of excellence that as of yesterday also has a new cafeteria, inaugurated by CNH Industrial management in the presence of the deputy mayor of Bagno di Romagna, Enrico Spighi.
The industrial facility, strongly rooted in the territory, now has more than 400 employees between San Piero in Bagno and Cesena, 60% of whom are under 35 years old; it also boasts a significant economic input and products that have always been a point of reference in the field, appreciated internationally and exported worldwide under the CASE Construction Equipment, New Holland Construction and Eurocomach brands.
Vincenzo Colla stated:
“Today’s inauguration represents an important investment for our region and has a strong symbolic value for this territory, ready to restart and compete with the world. The new plant, a center of excellence for compact machines in the field of construction, confirms the quality of our workforce, along with the vision of a large international group with strong territorial roots and an eye always turned to the future”.
Stefano Pampalone pointed out:
“Thanks to the skills, degree of innovation, passion and commitment of the people of Cesena and San Piero in Bagno, our strategy of international development and strengthening of the Construction segment in key markets continues”.
Pampalone continued:
“The start of the new production line just this month underscores the company’s commitment to the area and its closeness to the communities affected by the flooding”.
Federico Bullo stated:
”Whie acquiring this industrial entity in late 2021, CNH Industrial set its goal to grow it further by investing in technology, research and development and, most importantly, in people. The inauguration of the canteen in San Piero and that of the Cesena plant are tangible proof of that commitment.”
The morning ended with a tour of the new plant and a presentation of the machines, including the new fully electric 1.5-ton mini-excavator that carries forward CNH Industrial’s construction equipment electrification strategy and will soon be joined by the larger 2.5-ton model. The two models will cover the two most important segments of the market with a view to sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) is a leading global Machinery and Services Company. Guided by its purpose – Breaking New Ground, focused on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&S capabilities and investments that support the success of its global and regional brands. From a global standpoint Case IH and New Holland Agriculture provide agricultural applications across the board, from machinery to equipment along with digital technologies that enhance them; CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment offer a full line of construction products that increase productivity in the industry. The Company’s brands that concentrate activities regionally include: STEYR, for agricultural tractors; Raven, leader in digital agriculture, in precision technology and in the development of autonomous systems; Flexi-Coil, specializing in tillage and seeding systems; Miller, manufacturer of application equipment; Kongskilde, for the provision of equipment for tillage, seeding, hay and forage management; and Eurocomach, manufacturer of a wide range of mini and midi excavators for the construction industry, including electric solutions.
With over two centuries of history, CNH Industrial has always been at the forefront of the industries in which it operates and continues to drive innovation with passion and enthusiasm, fostering efficiency and customer success. As a truly global company, more than 40,000 employees in CNH Industrial all work together to create a work environment of diversity and inclusion, with the common goal of helping customers cultivate and build a better world.
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