The task force set up by the Junta de Castilla y León to consider the future of the Nissanplant in Ávila met again on 22 September 2026 to discuss how to secure the factory’s industrial activity. The meeting was prompted by the decision of Renault, which will end its cooperation with the facility in Ávila at the end of 2026. The factory currently employs around 450 people.
The meeting took place at the Junta’s Delegación Territorial in Ávila. Those attending in person included the Territorial Delegate José Francisco Hernández Herrero, the president of the Diputación Provincial Carlos García González, the mayor of Ávila Jesús Manuel Sánchez Cabrera and representatives of Nissan’s works council. Among those joining remotely was the Regional Deputy Minister for the Economy and Competitiveness, Carlos Martín Tobalina. The regional administration stressed that the aim was to maintain production and identify new industrial projects.
According to the Junta de Castilla y León, options from the automotive supply sector, subcontracting work and approaches to potential investors and suppliers were discussed. Participants emphasised that projects that could be implemented in the short term would take priority, to offset the expected decline in activity following Renault’s withdrawal. Support schemes from the regional and central administrations are to be used in a targeted way.
The works council stressed the importance of clear timetables and reliable commitments to retain jobs and expertise in Ávila. Municipal and provincial institutions indicated their support for operational changes that could bring in new orders. However, no specific investment decisions had been made by Tuesday. The future of the site therefore depends on whether the task force can find partners to establish additional production or services at the factory.
The working group was formed on 20 July 2026, immediately after Renault announced its withdrawal. Since then, the regional government has been coordinating talks with companies in the sector and potential suppliers. At the same time, those involved are examining how the factory’s existing capacity in Ávila could be used for new product lines. The Junta de Castilla y León announced that it would continue coordinating with Nissan, Ávila City Council and the Diputación Provincial.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).