# CNHI to produce two new excavator models at Lecce plant, investing EUR 20M

CNHI announced the allocation of two new excavator models (TLB and TL) to its Lecce plant, with EUR 20 million investment, adding 600 machines in 2026 and 1,000 in 2027, and creating about 20 new jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-11-05
- Where: Lecce, Italy, Italy
- Value: $22.0M (20.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 20
- Starts operating: Apr 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 600 machines in 2026, 1,000 in 2027
- Products: excavators (TLB and TL models)
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [CNHI](https://endata.com/companies/88279.md)

## Sources

- [uilmnazionale.it](https://www.uilmnazionale.it/cnhi-ficco-maruccia-uilm-arrivo-nuovi-escavatori-saturera-stabilimento-di-lecce-e-sosterra-crescita-occupazionale-nei-prossimi-anni/), 2025-11-05: "La allocazione a Lecce di due nuovi escavatori è una ottima notizia, che potrà non solo garantire la saturazione del sito ma anche comportare nuove assunzioni nei prossimi anni."

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