Lily Sawyer

Lily Sawyer is an in-house writer for Manufacturing Outlook Magazine, where she is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the magazine, corporate brochures, and the digital platform.
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Stellantis Accelerates with FaSTLAne 2030

Stellantis has unveiled its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy, committing more than €60 billion to new vehicles, advanced technologies, strategic partnerships, and regional growth to strengthen long-term competitiveness. A FIVE-YEAR ROADMAP FOR GROWTH Stellantis has unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, a five-year strategic plan that will guide the company's growth between 2026 and 2030 through investments exceeding €60 billion. Designed to deliver sustainable, profitable growth, the strategy combines Stellantis' portfolio of global brands with focused capital allocation, technological innovation, regional decision-making, and an expanded network of strategic partnerships. "We have great people, global scale, unmatched brands, deep regional roots and strong dealer partnerships," says Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis. "Combined with innovation, execution and win-win partnerships, those strengths position us to deliver on our FaSTLAne 2030 ambitions – moving people with brands and products they love and trust." Built around six strategic pillars, the roadmap focuses on sharper portfolio management, disciplined investment, partnerships, manufacturing optimisation, operational excellence, and empowering regional teams. INVESTING IN BRANDS AND TECHNOLOGY Approximately 60 percent of the planned investment will support Stellantis' brands and products, including the launch of more than 60 all-new vehicles and around 50 significant model refreshes across battery electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains. The company has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and FIAT as its four global brands, with 70 percent of brand and product investment directed towards these marques and Pro One, Stellantis' commercial vehicle business. The remaining 40 percent of investment will be allocated to global platforms, powertrains, and technology, with the aim of simplifying vehicle architectures while…

Rheinmetall UK : Readiness Through Sovereign Capability

As the UK’s defence manufacturing sector continues to undergo a period of major industrial expansion, we catch up with Rebecca Richards, Managing Director of Rheinmetall UK, who outlines the company’s role as a central delivery partner in the country’s defence strategy.

“A major step forward in transforming Ferrara’s manufacturing scale” : Ferrara’s South Carolina Expansion

Ferrara is investing $675 million in a major new manufacturing facility in South Carolina, expanding its global production network, creating 1,000 jobs, and strengthening long-term confectionery manufacturing capacity.

“Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is using Spot to deliver true site-wide intelligence” : Boston Dynamics’ Technology Transforms Manufacturing

By deploying Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots across UK production sites, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is harnessing AI-powered inspection technology to enhance maintenance, improve efficiency, strengthen sustainability, and future-proof manufacturing operations.

Shorr Packaging : A Shorr Thing

Shorr Packaging continues to outpace market growth. We sit down with CEO, Rob Onorato, and Sustainability Manager, Meredith Moore, who explain how the company is positioning itself as a trusted partner for customers seeking more efficient, optimized packaging solutions.

Stamping Strengthens Stellantis’ Future as it Seeks to Execute $13 billion US investment plans

Stellantis is reinforcing its North American manufacturing network by expanding stamping capabilities in Michigan, boosting production flexibility, enhancing quality control, and supporting long-term growth across key vehicle programmes.

“The pinnacle of British quality and manufacturing” : Bentley Motors Announces Collaboration with Capgemini

Capgemini is working with Bentley Motors to advance the luxury automotive brand’s digital transformation, using data and artificial intelligence to support delivery of its Beyond100+ strategic vision.

Transforming the Factory Floor with Private 5G

Jan Diekmann, Head of Business Development and Manufacturing at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, explores how private 5G is transforming the factory floor by empowering workers with real-time connectivity, intelligent technologies, and collaborative digital tools.

Schneider Electric Powers Achieves NEMA Make it American™ certification

Schneider Electric has become the first company to secure NEMA Make it American™ certification across more than 20 US facilities, reinforcing domestic manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resilience.

Epicor Launches Prism AI Across Europe to Transform Manufacturing ERP Decision-Making

Epicor has expanded the availability of its AI-powered Prism platform across the UK and select European markets, helping manufacturers transform operational data into actionable insights through embedded, industry-specific intelligence.