Mulhouse the Powerhouse for Hybrids
In support of the French government’s initiatives to decarbonize mobility, Stellantis is investing over $1.1 billion for the production of three new Peugeot models of hybrid cars based on the STLA One platform. Production will start in 2029 in the eastern France city of Mulhouse, roughly 300 miles northwest of Paris, where the new project will ensure future stability for the 4,500 employed there. Investments will boost Peugeot in the European automotive flagship market segment which accounts for 30% of automotive sales. The new C-segment vehicles from Peugeot are planned to be fully electric and hybrid models, fully aligned with the company’s FaSTLAne 2030 strategic plan. “France perfectly exemplifies Stellantis’ global strategy, presented in our FaSTLAne 2030 plan, where our global scale, our in-depth local knowledge and our brands come together to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations,” said Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa.
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Janicki Outgrows Hometown, Heads to Montana
Following growth limitations at its headquarters base in Washington, Janicki Industries is turning to Montana for expansion. The engineering and manufacturing company recently invested $800 million toward a 180-acre site in Great Falls, Montana, to add to its 1 million-sq.-ft. facilities. With the current success of aerospace, defense and space programs, construction is anticipated to begin soon during July of 2026 with completion slated for 2027. “We believe in creating an environment where hard work, innovation and collaboration are rewarded, not only professionally, but through opportunities to build a life, own a home, raise a family or pursue entrepreneurial goals,” said Janicki President John Janicki. “Great Falls embodies the kind of community where we feel those opportunities can flourish.” The company has said the new campus will create 1,000 jobs during construction alone and up to 2,000 when it is completed.
No Place Like Home: Urban Outfitters Invests Millions in Home Market Pennsylvania
Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters continues a major commitment to its home market with a planned starting investment of $150 million into its Pennsylvania-based operations to create more positions. The company will create over 1,000 jobs, 450 at its existing Navy Yard headquarters in South Philly and over 600 new jobs at the new facility in Falls Township, Pennsylvania for Nuuly. Nuuly, the apparel rental branch of the Urban Outfitters brand, has seen great success rising from 4.6% to 9.2% of Urban Outfitters’ total network in the past three fiscal years. Its facilities include a 309,000-sq.-ft. fulfillment center in Bristol and a 1 million-sq.-ft. fulfillment center in Missouri. The company plans to continue growing by opening over 50 new stores in the next fiscal year, expanding its already existing fulfillment center network, investing in logistics and purchasing a larger inventory for stores and rentals.
Reports compiled and written by London Dinh
