FPT Industrial Bourbon-Lancy plant awarded World Class Manufacturing Gold Medal

Rhea-AI Summary

CNH Industrial has announced that its FPT Industrial engine manufacturing facility in Bourbon-Lancy, France, achieved Gold Level designation in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program. This recognition makes it the third CNH Industrial site to receive this accolade, following plants in Spain. The Bourbon-Lancy factory specializes in the Cursor engine series with a capacity of 80,000 engines per year, while emphasizing sustainability in its operations. The WCM program aims for continuous improvement and waste elimination across manufacturing processes.

Positive

• Achieved Gold Level designation in the WCM program, indicating high manufacturing standards.
• Production capacity of 80,000 engines annually, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Focus on sustainability with successful natural gas-powered engines and biodiversity projects.

Negative

• None.

London, July 26, 2021

The FPT Industrial engine manufacturing facility in Bourbon-Lancy, France, has achieved Gold Level designation in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program. It is now the third CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI/MI: CNHI) site, after IVECO’s Madrid and Valladolid plants in Spain, to be awarded this status.

The factory specializes in the manufacture of the Cursor engine series which offers 77 technical variations and over 5,700 different options. It has a production capacity of some 80,000 engines a year, and a workforce of close to 1,200 people. The Bourbon-Lancy site is recognized as a center of excellence for both diesel and natural gas engines manufacturing a range of bespoke engines to meet the specific requirements of a range of applications from On and Off Highway vehicles to marine and power generation.

The Bourbon-Lancy plant is well known in the region for its commitment to sustainability. In addition to being the home of the most successful natural gas-powered engines on the market, the plant has also implemented a number of projects that focus on minimizing the impact of industrial activities and protecting the biodiversity of its surrounding environment.

World Class Manufacturing is one of the global manufacturing industry’s highest standards for the integrated management of manufacturing plants and processes. It is a pillar-structured system based on continuous improvement, designed to eliminate waste and loss from the production process by identifying objectives such as zero injuries, zero defects, zero breakdowns and zero waste. To certify improvements, a system of periodic third-party audits evaluates all of the WCM pillars, forming an overall score for each plant that is the basis for three achievement levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.

The WCM audit in Bourbon-Lancy noted progress and consistency across a variety of both manufacturing and managerial areas including Cost Deployment and Autonomous Maintenance Workplace Organization leading to the Gold Level designation.

CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) is a global leader in the capital goods sector with established industrial experience, a wide range of products and a worldwide presence. Each of the individual brands belonging to the Company is a major international force in its specific industrial sector: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and Steyr for tractors and agricultural machinery; Case and New Holland Construction for earth moving equipment; Iveco for commercial vehicles; Iveco Bus and Heuliez Bus for buses and coaches; Iveco Astra for quarry and construction vehicles; Magirus for firefighting vehicles; Iveco Defence Vehicles for defence and civil protection; and FPT Industrial for engines and transmissions. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.cnhindustrial.com

Sign up for corporate news alerts from the CNH Industrial Newsroom:
bit.ly/media-cnhindustrial-subscribe

Media contact:

Laura Overall        
Corporate Communications Manager
CNH Industrial                
Tel. +44 (0)2077 660 338                
E-mail: mediarelations@cnhind.com
www.cnhindustrial.com

Attachments

• 20210726_PR_CNH_Industrial_WCM_Bourbon_Lancy_Gold
• CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V.

FAQ

What is the significance of the Gold Level designation for CNHI's Bourbon-Lancy plant?

The Gold Level designation in the WCM program signifies CNHI's commitment to high manufacturing standards and continuous improvement.

How many engines does the Bourbon-Lancy facility produce annually?

The Bourbon-Lancy facility produces approximately 80,000 engines per year.

What types of engines are manufactured at CNHI's Bourbon-Lancy facility?

The Bourbon-Lancy facility specializes in the Cursor engine series, including diesel and natural gas engines for various applications.

When was the press release regarding the Gold Level designation published?

The press release was published on July 26, 2021.

What other CNHI facilities have received the Gold Level designation?

The Madrid and Valladolid plants in Spain also received the Gold Level designation in the WCM program.