NEW DELHI: New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt. Ltd., a majority owned subsidiary of CNH Global (Case New Holland) and part of the Fiat Group, rolled out its 150,000th tractor at its manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, near New Delhi.
Stefano Pampalone, Managing Director, New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt. Ltd., said of the occasion: “Keeping in line with our commitment to the Indian market, we are pleased to announce that our expansion plans for India are well on track. With the roll out of the 150,000th tractor, New Holland Fiat India has reached another landmark to be proud of. We are committed to contributing substantially to the mechanization of agriculture in this country, and over the next two years we will invest in doubling this facility’s production, expanding our product offering and strengthening our dealer network."
To celebrate the occasion, New Holland is presenting at the ceremony a special limited edition of the New Holland 3630TX plus tractor. The first of its kind, this 55 hp tractor features a brand new look with New Holland metallic gloss finish paint. It is equipped with advanced features including power steering, ROPS canopy as standard fitment, Lift-O-Matic rear linkage control, state of the art steering wheel with cushion cover, and a mobile charging point. New Holland Fiat India is continuously focusing on technology, reliability and operator comfort, which is also showcased in the recently launched New Holland NDL tractor series.
Anil Sinha, the plant’s Manufacturing Director commented on this important milestone: “The Plant has grown from strength to strength, meeting the demands of customers in India and abroad. We pride ourselves on the level of service we are able to provide, by achieving the CNH Quality Standards we share with all CNH factories around the world. We are extremely proud of the fact that our facility is certified to ISO 9001:2008 quality standards and ISO 14001:2004 environmental management standards, and has recently achieved OHSAS ISO 18001:2007 Health and Safety certification, giving our customers even more confidence in the product.”
The company’s plans for expansion go beyond scaling up production and enhancing its product portfolio. Ashok Anantharaman, Sales & Marketing Director New Holland Fiat India, commented on the company’s plans: “We would like to thank all our customers for their continued confidence in our equipment and service. At New Holland we always strive to anticipate and meet the needs of Indian farmers and to deliver best-in-class products to maximize their productivity."
New Holland Fiat India, backed by CNH’s global organization, is a pioneer in farming products such as its sugar cane harvesters featuring the billet cane technology, successfully sold in the growing Indian market. It is also the leader in agricultural equipment such as cotton pickers, balers, crop choppers and mower conditioners. New Holland Fiat India is able to supply the widest product offering in the industry to meet any farmer's needs.
The tractors manufactured at the Greater Noida facility, are popular in India and sold in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
About the New Holland Plant
The New Holland Fiat India plant is the most modern tractor factory in India. Its Research & Development centre is both the heart of innovation and a tremendous resource for international and domestic customers.
New Holland Fiat India today offers an extensive range of tractors spanning the 35-75 hp segments. The New Holland product range includes the 3030 NX (35 hp), 3130 NX (40 hp), 3230 NX (45 hp), 3600 (50 hp), 3630 TX Plus (55 hp), 5500 (55 hp), NDL (35-50 hp), TT (55-75 hp) and the 7500 (75 hp) both in two- and four-wheel-drive version.
The plant boasts highly advanced features that enable it to achieve its high levels of quality and service. The Cathodic Electro Deposition (CED) painting system for the sheet metal components – a first in the Indian tractor industry – provides excellent paint finish and durability. It relies on sophisticated high-speed machining centres for machining critical castings and components to very close tolerances. The assembly line represents the very latest solution for ensuring high quality and productivity. New Holland has also implemented an integrated Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which provides extremely flexible and controlled material management.
The manufacturing facility employs over 900 people. All production staff and workers are technically qualified, and many of them have been trained in New Holland plants abroad to ensure international standards of quality and productivity are met. With a current capacity to manufacture up to 35,000 tractors per annum, the plant is one of the newest New Holland manufacturing sites built around the world.
About New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt. Limited
Today, New Holland Fiat India commercializes tractors, harvester, balers and other equipment in the domestic markets. In addition, its locally built tractors are exported to over 50 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, North America and Latin America. New Holland India counts on a strong network of more than 400 dealers spread across the country.