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Stellantis Halts El Palomar Output Through February, Restart Set for March 2

The company frames the pause as maintenance to secure inputs, with 70% pay guaranteed under a UOM agreement.

Overview

  • Operations pause in two phases from February 18–20 and February 23–27, with normal production due back on March 2.
  • Stellantis cites maintenance and an operational readjustment designed to expedite the arrival of supplies before the restart.
  • The stoppage covers models built at El Palomar, including the Peugeot 208, 2008 and Partner, plus the Citroën Berlingo.
  • Employees under the collective agreement receive 70% of usual wages per terms signed with the Unión Obrera Metalúrgica on February 3.
  • The company characterizes the move as a seasonal adjustment without structural changes, as industry data show January output down 30.1% year on year and exports sharply lower.