Changzhou 2 is now the largest plant in the group. It alone represents 40% of the total production capacity. “This site is unique in several ways. Firstly because it has an R&D center and a production unit in the same place. Secondly because the Chinese market is substantial but still very young. We don’t known what the best-sellers will be yet,” adds Hubert Moreau, Manager of the Changzhou 2 plant.

Agility is the watchword on this rapidly expanding market where the major Chinese stakeholders are serious competition. Many of the group’s teams have therefore contributed to developing a new, agile, flexible industrial model for this new site. “For example, instead of having specific production lines, we have multi-purpose lines to be able to switch from one machine to another. Therefore we had to go right back to the very beginnings of the products in order to standardize the lines.” says Hubert Moreau.

This considerable research work will benefit the entire group, since the new industrial model will gradually be rolled out in all the plants. “This forces us to question many things,” Patrice Métairie reminds us. However, the teams are motivated by the significant implications. We have already scored points! We were among the first in the world to produce all-terrain electric machines and we are digitalizing our offer… we have solid foundations.“”