Iveco Bus is honoring the 100th anniversary of its Annonay plant in France, a significant site for the evolution of collective mobility since its establishment in 1925. Founded by Joseph Besset, who introduced groundbreaking designs such as the first European self-supporting coach, the plant has seen substantial changes over the decades. Today, with over 1,200 employees, it continues to lead in European bus manufacturing and innovate with zero-emission technologies, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and the legacy of its founder.
Joseph Besset, born in 1890, was an industrial coachbuilder who revolutionized the coach industry by presenting the first European coach with a self-supporting structure in 1938.
Iveco Busâs Annonay plant has been a beacon of innovation since 1925, continuously evolving to meet the challenges of collective mobility and technology.
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Annonay plant stands as a testament to over a century of milestones and iconic vehicles in bus manufacturing.
With a workforce of over 1,200, the Annonay factory remains a key player in the European bus manufacturing sector, driving forward-looking solutions.
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