Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
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Stellantis, an Italian-French-American automotive group, announced plans to recruit 700 engineers by the end of 2026. Alongside, a €120 million investment in its historic Sochaux plant in eastern France.
The investment will finance a new paint shop, scheduled to open by the end of the year, as part of the company’s strategy to modernise its European production facilities: Opel 2026 - WO. The new facility will be fully automated and powered by electricity, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions by 50% and lowering water consumption. According to the company, the project is intended to improve production efficiency while supporting its decarbonisation objectives.
Eurofound (2026), Opel, Internal restructuring in France, factsheet number 300594, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300594.