Piaggio Fast Forward: second factory opens in Boston

Piaggio Fast Forward, a company controlled by Piaggio Group announced the expansion of its presence in Boston with a new factory where all examples of Trip, the robot for urban mobility. capable of carrying weights of up to 20kg while following the human operator in indoor and outdoor environments. According to the programs of PFF, Gita will be marketed starting from mid-2019.

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The new PFF plant will be built at ASME Row, 90, Cambridge Street (Boston), alongside the Charleston headquarters and will occupy an area of ​​approximately 1.000 square meters, intended for the assembly and production of Gita. The opening of this second production site will complete Gita's supply chain, which will therefore be “Designed, and Assembled in Boston”, confirming the city as one of the main global centers of robotic technology. “This is a fundamental step towards the future of mobility for the Piaggio Group. We decided to produce Gita in the United States, and in particular in Boston, because it is the epicenter of robotics, and this is the city where we found the most fertile ground to grow our innovative ideas - he has declared Michele Colaninno, president of Piaggio Fast Forward -. Our goal is to create an innovative product, an efficient and highly technological vehicle, equipped with more functions than a simple transport device. There is no better place than Boston to make this project a reality". "We are convinced that producing Gita here in Boston will not only allow us to have the best quality product possible, but also that it represents the right path for the future of PFF. We are grateful to local and state officials for their support of PFF since day one and appreciate the encouragement and inspiration of our neighbors and friends in the Boston robotics community", he added Jeffrey Schnapp, Chief Visionary Officer of PFF.

The announcement of PFF's new manufacturing facility was greeted with great enthusiasm by local officials, including Massachusetts Economic Development Officer Jay Ash and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. “I am delighted that Piaggio Fast Forward and the Piaggio Group have strengthened their commitment to our territory with the announcement of the production of Gita here in Boston. This second hub will generate dozens of new jobs in the area, significantly contributing to the local economy, and will have a positive impact on the reputation of the city and the state as a leader in business and technology".