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Grupo Simpa Shuts Campana Motorcycle Plant, Cuts 50 Jobs as Production Shifts to Pilar

The company cites a strategic review prompted by partner production shifts.

Overview

  • Simpa confirmed it discontinued operations in Campana and will concentrate national assembly at its Pilar complex.
  • The Unión Obrera Metalúrgica condemned the move as abrupt without prior notice and organized protests and road blockades at the site.
  • The company said dismissed staff will receive legally mandated severance and training, while relocation to Pilar was ruled out.
  • Campana opened in 2013 to assemble KTM, Husqvarna and CFMoto models with peak capacity reported above 200 units per day under an IKD setup.
  • Outlets linked the shutdown to wider industrial strain, noting recent declines in registered private employment and multinationals consolidating production.