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On May 28th, meeting held with trade unions in Turin to discuss future of
Giambattista Vico plant in Pomigliano d’Arco. All unions are represented,
except FIOM, which announces unavailability to attend and a subsequent
meeting is arranged.
Two production milestones achieved: 5,000,000th vehicle produced at Melfi
(Italy), since plant opening in 1993, and 500,000th Fiat 500 built at Tychy
(Poland), just 31 months after car’s commercial launch.
At Agrishow in Brazil, Case IH launches the 8120, 7120, 2799 and 2688
Axial-Flow combines, the Magnum 335 tractor and the Maxxum tractor with
extended axle.
JUNE
SAIC Magneti Marelli Powertrain Co. Ltd. (SMMP), joint venture between
Magneti Marelli and Shanghai Automobile Gear Works (SAGW), inaugurates
new plant in industrial district of Jiading (Shanghai). The JV established in
2009 was set up to produce hydraulic components for Magneti Marelli’s
Freechoice™ automated manual transmission (or AMT).
“Award of Awards” received by Iveco at ceremony held on national innovation
day, attended by President of the Italian Republic.
Iveco debuts the Eurocargo hybrid, mid-range vehicle equipped with parallel
diesel/electric propulsion system and, in mass transit sector, the new Citelis
bus with series diesel/electric hybrid engine.
Case Construction celebrates production of 250,000th skid steer loader.
Diesel Progress magazine honors Case Construction with “Excellence in
Equipment Engineering” award in loader/backhoe category for the 590 Super
M+ Series 3 loader/backhoe.
JUNE
Alfa Romeo celebrates 100th anniversary with 4 days of
festivities involving City of Milan, Fiera Milano, Monza race
circuit and Alfa Romeo Museum. Event attended by some
3,000 classic cars from 45 countries around the world.
JUNE
At Interschutz trade show in Hanover, dedicated to fire-
fighting solutions, Iveco Magirus presents first-of-its-kind
60-meter ladder and new high-performance Dragon 2
specially designed for emergency response at airports.
JUNE
New 1.4 MultiAir turbo engine named “Best New
Engine 2010”, highly prestigious category of “Engine
of the Year” awarded by international panel of 65 trade
journalists from 32 countries.