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China: FCA strengthens, Prysmian dances alone

The first Jeep Renegade produced in China rolled off the production line at the Gac FCA plant in Guangzhou today – Meanwhile, Prysmian has sold its 67% stake in the joint venture with Baosheng Group to redefine its presence in China.

China: FCA strengthens, Prysmian dances alone

Trafficking of Italian companies in China. In home fca, The first Jeep Renegade produced in the Dragon area, it has now left the production line Gac FCA plant in Guangzhou. Pre-sales will begin at the end of April at the Beijing Auto Show.

“This launch – explains FCA – marks another milestone for the company after the announcement and the start of local production of the Jeep Cherokee, which began at the GAC FCA plant in Changsha last October 19th. The local production of the Jeep Renegade will further boost the growth of GAC FCA and the ability of the Jeep brand to compete in the SUV segment in China."

According to CEO Sergio Marchionnemoreover, “today's event marks an important step for the expansion strategy of the Jeep brand on a global level and, equally important, represents a further strengthening of the collaboration with the GAC group”.

The Gac FCA plant in Guangzhou, built jointly by the two companies and organized according to the principles of the World Class Manufacturing system, is located in the Panyu district in Guangzhou, within the automotive manufacturing hub of the Gac Group, and has an overall production capacity equal to 160 vehicles a year.

A different strategy is to Prysmian– an Italian group active in the sector of cable systems for energy and telecommunications – which sold 67% stake in Prysmian Baosheng Cable Co to the joint venture partner, Baosheng Group, for approx 42 million euro. With this agreement, Prysmian redefines its presence in China with the intention of autonomously developing business in the utilities and high voltage systems sector, leveraging greater operational flexibility, efficiency and technological development.

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