In a statement released on Monday, the company described this as a “new state-of-the-art engineering centre” that “will bring together some of the best talent in the world to contribute to the development of ultra-high-performance vehicles and innovations in cutting-edge technologies” for Alpine and the Renault Group.
Alpine said the consultation process with employee representatives leading up to the changes was “constructive”, with all employees affected by the transformation project to be offered a new position within the Hypertech operation.
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An ‘F1 monitoring unit’ will also be established, with the aim being to “maintain employees’ knowledge and skills in this sport and remain at the forefront of innovation for Hypertech Alpine’s various projects”.
Alpine CEO Philippe Krief said: “Creating this Hypertech Alpine centre is key to Alpine’s development strategy and, more broadly, to the Group’s innovation strategy.
“It is a turning point in the history of the Viry-Chatillon site, which will ensure the continuity of a savoir-faire and the inclusion of its rare skills in the Group’s ambitious future while strengthening Alpine’s position as an ‘innovation garage’.
