Last month, IVECO’s FPT Industrial welcomed guests to its Bourbon-Lancy plant to celebrate IVECO’s 50th anniversary and shine a spotlight on FPT Industrial’s longstanding presence within France’s industrial landscape.
The Bourbon-Lancy plant has surpassed 150 years in operation, 50 of them within the IVECO family and since 2005, under the FPT Industrial brand.
Over the weekend, the Bourbon–Lancy plant hosted a Family Day, opening its doors to FPT Industrial employees and their families, who had the opportunity to explore a historical journey featuring more than 40 vehicles, engines and parts on display.
The history of the Bourbon-Lancy plant began in 1874, when it became a key production hub for early innovations in the agricultural sector. From the mid-20th century, the site expanded its industrial and business footprint through diversification – including its acquisition by SIMCA to manufacture SOMECA tractors. In 1975, the plant was acquired by IVECO, marking the beginning of its specialization in the production of internal combustion engines. The Bourbon-Lancy plant achieved World Class Manufacturing Gold Level in 2021— the highest recognition for operational excellence. In 2022, it adopted the DOT (Driving Operations Together) program, a results-driven initiative designed to optimize global operations. The program focuses on enhancing safety and quality standards, while improving performance across the brand’s industrial footprint.
