Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain are negotiating terms of a Joint Venture agreement for the Group’s future electrified transmissions

On September 27, Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain announce their intention to sign a joint venture agreement, named “Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions”, to produce the future generation of the electrified transmission (e-DCT), starting in 2022. The Metz plant will have an annual production capacity of 600,000 e-DCTs. In preparation for production, Punch Powertrain will carry… Continue reading Groupe PSA and Punch Powertrain are negotiating terms of a Joint Venture agreement for the Group’s future electrified transmissions

The fulfillment of a dream

*/ ]]> Günther Lichtl at his measuring activity in the measuring room in Vienna-Aspern. Measurement Technician Günther Lichtl was part of the ten-member Opel Wien employee group, which worked from the beginning of February to the end of July at the Valenciennes PSA plant. And got the opportunity to fulfill a long-cherished wish. This happened… Continue reading The fulfillment of a dream

Groupe PSA and EasyMile trial an autonomous tow tractor in Sochaux

Groupe PSA’s Sochaux plant is trialling automated technology on a portion of its logistics platform The TractEasy autonomous industrial tow tractor can navigate the plant environment without any human intervention A world first in the manufacturing industry, the technology on trial is one illustration of the 4.0 industry solutions that Sochaux plant aims to adopt as… Continue reading Groupe PSA and EasyMile trial an autonomous tow tractor in Sochaux

PEUGEOT expands its range of portable electrical tools

PEUGEOT is launching eight new cordless tools for 2018. The hammer drill, jack hammer, circular saw, jig saw, orbital sander, angle grinder, restorer and multi-function tool will power even the most demanding DIY enthusiasts. Their sleek and modern design is signed by Peugeot Design Lab. Building upon more than 200 years in the business, PEUGEOT… Continue reading PEUGEOT expands its range of portable electrical tools

Homecoming for The “Tree Frog”

*/ ]]> —– The Opel 4 PS What the first car from a German automotive company has been mass produced on an assembly line. —– Under the partly glazed roof of the old factory, the oldtimers stood in the dappled light and cooled down from the morning’s exertions. They are all at least 90 years… Continue reading Homecoming for The “Tree Frog”

The return of the “tree frog”

*/ ]]> —– The Opel 4 PS was the first car of a German manufacturer, which was produced in large quantities on the assembly line. —– Under the partially glazed roof of the old factory building, the vintage cars are lined up in the dim light. They cool off from the morning efforts. Each car… Continue reading The return of the “tree frog”

Proposal to Safeguard Engineering Jobs in Rüsselsheim through a Strategic Partnership with Segula Technologies

Rüsselsheim.  Groupe PSA and Opel have informed the general works council of Opel Automobile GmbH of the intention to discuss a potential strategic partnership with engineering service provider Segula Technologies to protect engineering jobs in Rüsselsheim and to overcome the workload decrease from third parties. The Segula Technologies proposal aims at creating a European engineering… Continue reading Proposal to Safeguard Engineering Jobs in Rüsselsheim through a Strategic Partnership with Segula Technologies

Groupe PSA Looks into Manufacturing an Additional Model at Its Poissy Plant

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): At a special meeting of the Works Council on Friday 31 August, Pierre Long, Labour and Human Relations Manager at the Poissy plant, said: “The study we are undertaking should confirm that our facility meets the financial performance criteria to manufacture an additional competitive vehicle for our customers. All our… Continue reading Groupe PSA Looks into Manufacturing an Additional Model at Its Poissy Plant