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THE GROUP
AT A GLANCE
FIAT GROUP
BRANDS
14
Ferrari
The company’s history officially began in 1947 when the first car emerged from the gates of no. 4 Via Abetone Inferiore in
Maranello. That historic two-seater – the 125 S – went on to win the Rome Gran Prix in 1947 and rapidly evolved into a refined
GT roadster. Ferrari has traveled a long way since then, but its mission has remained the same: to make unique sports cars
that represent the finest in Italian auto design and craftsmanship, both on and off the track. The essence of excellence and
sportiness, Ferrari needs no introduction. Numerous Formula1 titles (16 times winner of the Constructors’ championship and 15
times winner of the Drivers’ championship) are its calling card. And, of course, the impressive line-up of legendary GT models:
cars that are unique for their design, technology and luxurious styling and that represent the best in Italian the world over.
COMPONENTS AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Fiat Powertrain
Fiat Powertrain specializes in the research, development, production and sale of engines and transmissions and is one of the
largest players in its field globally. The company produces engines ranging in output from 60 to 235 hp and transmissions with
torque from 143 to 400 Nm for application on passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Its R&D capabilities and know-how
in engineering and production processes ensure excellence in innovating and developing solutions.
Magneti Marelli
The company is an international leader in the design and production of leading-edge automotive systems and components:
from lighting to engine control systems, from electronics to suspension systems, from exhaust systems to components for
the aftermarket and motorsport. Through a process of continuous innovation, Magneti Marelli seeks to leverage its know-how
and the Group’s expertise in electronics to develop intelligent systems and solutions that contribute to the evolution of safe
and environmentally-sustainable mobility, as well as enhancing the passenger experience. The company has been a major
contributor to the enormous technological advances achieved in the automotive sector in recent years.
Teksid
Teksid is the largest producer of gray and nodular iron castings in the world and places significant emphasis on production quality
to meet the specific and increasingly demanding needs of the automotive industry. The company produces engine blocks,
cylinder heads, engine components, and parts for transmissions, gearboxes and suspensions. In addition, Teksid Aluminum is a
world leader in production technologies for aluminum cylinder heads and engine components. Teksid’s competitive advantages
include: 80 years of experience; a high level of automation; continuous upgrading of technology focused on improving quality
standards; and close integration with the product development of its customers, which include the major global producers of
cars, trucks, tractors and diesel engines.
Comau
Comau makes “the machines that make machines”: body welding and assembly robots; and machining and assembly for
mechanical systems. Customers are delivered a turnkey solution that includes design, production, installation, production
startup and follow-up maintenance. With 40 years of experience in industrial automation, Comau is a leader in the search for
innovative technologies to continuously improve processes. Constant investment in R&D has enabled the company to position
itself as an international full-service provider of engineering solutions to the automotive industry, as well as the aerospace,
petrochemical, steel and foundry industries. Through its Ecomau solutions, Comau supports customers in the application
of energy-saving production technologies through upgrades to existing plant and equipment and provision of new plant and
equipment.