Renault Trucks to build a new R&D centre in Lyon

2 MinutesBy NZ Trucking magazineJanuary 22, 2019

Renault Trucks is building a new R&D centre in Saint-Priest, France. It will extend over 11,300sqm and should open in the first half of 2021.

This major project will further raise the reputation of the Lyon site, the Volvo group‘s second largest R&D centre.

The centre is part of an ambitious 5-year building programme launched by Renault Trucks and the Volvo Group. The goal is to prepare the brand for innovations and bring the company’s expertise together in one place. The various departments will all work hand-in-hand in a completely redesigned and reorganised building to develop projects for the Renault Trucks and other brands of the group.

In order to create synergies, boost innovation, and ensure the success of the next Renault Trucks and group product ranges, the new R&D centre in Saint Priest will house more than 1000 experts (out of the 1400 engineers at the Lyon site). This will make it one of the 10 biggest research and development centres in France. Engineers and researchers will work alongside purchasing teams.

A completely new approach to the organisation of the three-story building will foster cross-sectoral cooperation between teams. From offices to open spaces to creative areas, the entire building has been designed to promote innovation and knowledge sharing.

The new building will consume 25% less energy than required by French law, and is being designed in accordance with the most recent, strictest recommendations under the High Quality Environmental standard (NF HQE Environmental Certification for Sustainable Buildings).

In order to optimise the €33 million investment to build this project, its entire lifecycle was taken into account, including not only purchasing costs, but maintenance, energy, consumables, and waste management as well.

The new R&D centre will begin construction in the northern summer of 2019.

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