Fiat plans 2-year lay-off scheme at Melfi plant

Fiat has asked the government to approve a special lay-off scheme at its Melfi plant in southern Italy so the company can restructure it before production of new models starts, the car maker said on Tuesday.

The temporary lay-off scheme, which will kick off on February 11 and last until the end of next year, will allow Fiat to stop its two production lines at the plant.

Melfi, one of Fiat’s most important facilities in Italy, currently makes the Punto model.

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