Stellantis Achieves Major Milestone with Completion of Fiat Oran Body & Paint Shop
Stellantis, the global automotive powerhouse, recently announced a significant achievement for its operations in Algeria. On Monday, July 28, the company confirmed the successful installation and operational testing of the new body and paint shop (CKD) at the Fiat plant in Tafraoui, located in the Oran wilaya. This crucial development marks a major step forward for the facility, which houses the Italian brand’s production in the North African nation, reinforcing its growing industrial footprint on the continent.
Advancing Local Production and Economic Integration
This pivotal progress was enthusiastically shared by Samir Cherfan, Stellantis’s Director for the Middle East and Africa region. In a LinkedIn post, Cherfan declared, “Fiat Tafraoui in motion! Major advances in Algeria! Proud to share the progress made at the Fiat plant in Tafraoui, Oran.” He further elaborated on the accomplishment, stating, “We have officially completed the installation and successful operational tests of our new body and paint shop (CKD) – a historic milestone for Stellantis and for the Algerian automotive industry.” Cherfan underscored the strategic importance of this expansion, explaining that it represents “a crucial step in our commitment to local production, workforce development, and economic integration.” The successful operational trials confirm the workshop’s readiness to contribute significantly to the plant’s manufacturing capabilities, enhancing the local value chain within Algeria’s burgeoning automotive sector.
The completion of the cutting-edge body and paint workshop at the Fiat Tafraoui plant signifies more than just an infrastructural upgrade; it symbolizes a deepening of Stellantis’s investment and commitment to Algeria’s industrial landscape. This “historic milestone” is poised to bolster the nation’s automotive sector, fostering local expertise and driving economic growth through enhanced manufacturing capacities and job creation. The move reinforces Algeria’s position as a growing hub for automotive production in the African continent, aligning with broader goals of industrial development and economic diversification.
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