Stellantis confirms production of the first Ram pickup manufactured in Brazil at its factory in Goiana, Pernambuco

Stellantis revolutionizes the market: New Ram pickup will be produced in Brazil!

Vehicle manufacturer Stellantis announced that the factory in Goiana, Pernambuco, will produce its first Ram pickup truck manufactured in Brazil. According to Forbes, the production of this new pickup consolidates the industrial complex as a multi-brand plant, joining the Jeep Renegade, Jeep Compass, Jeep Commander and Fiat Toro models. The new Ram pickup will be produced in a high-tech environment, with a highly qualified workforce and constant investment in innovation..

Consolidated production in Goiana, Pernambuco

The Stellantis automotive center in Goiana is a large plant, with 18 suppliers installed within the company's perimeter. Together, they generate more than 14 jobs, making it an important job creation cradle in the region. The factory has produced around 1,4 million cars over the past eight years., supplying the national market and exporting to Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Mexico. The operation is carried out from the Port of Suape and has already exported 187 units to these locations.

First Ram pickup produced in Brazil

The new Ram pickup was developed with more than two thousand hours of virtual analysis, between process and product, to guarantee high quality and advanced production technology. For the production of the new model, optimization projects were implemented in the logistics area and the application of collaborative robots integrated into the production process. The local team led the updates, both in the infrastructure of the production line and in the qualification of around 1.300 employees, with around 700 hours of training.

Economic impact on the state

Since the installation of the Industrial Park, Goiana has annually presented gains in participation in the economy of Pernambuco. According to a study carried out by Ceplan – Consultoria Econômica e Planning, the municipality moved from the 13th position in 2010, with 0,83% of the state’s GDP, to the 4th position in 2019, reaching 5,17% of Pernambuco’s GDP. The Pole's area of ​​influence, made up of 13 municipalities, had an annual growth rate of 6,3%. About 21% of employees are residents of Goiana and 50% from other surrounding cities.

The production of the new Ram pickup at the Stellantis factory in Goiana, Pernambuco, consolidates the industrial complex as an important multi-brand plant. With state-of-the-art technology and constant investments in innovation, the factory is an important source of job creation and has a significant impact on the region's economy. The new Ram pickup will be an important product for the company and for the national and international market.

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