Two new plants supply Fiat 500L production
Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, manufactures complete seats for the new Fiat 500L in a new just-in-time (JIT) plant in Kragujevac, Serbia. The company also supplies complete interiors, including door panels, instrument panels, floor consoles and rear quarter panels through a joint venture with PCMA, a division of Magneti Marelli S.p.A.
“We are proud to support our customer Fiat in developing and growing its business in Serbia. With our products, we contribute to the success of the 500L”, said Marzio Raveggi, vice president and general manager of Johnson Controls´ Fiat business unit during the inauguration of the two plants. Johnson Controls’ new seating plant is located in the Grosnica Supplier Park near the city of Kragujevac. The interiors plant, a joint venture between Johnson Controls and Magneti Marelli, is located within the Fiat Automobiles Serbia (FAS) facility. Both plants supply the FAS facility in Kragujevac, where the 500L compact MPV is assembled.
“We are very satisfied with our arrangement with Magneti Marelli”, said Raveggi. “Johnson Controls, Magneti Marelli and Fiat will all benefit from this joint venture.” Johnson Controls has been a long-time supplier to Fiat and is a two-time winner of the automaker´s Qualitas Award, which recognizes achievements in the area of quality.
