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Force Motors And BMW Group Achieve 100,000th Engine Production At Chennai Facility
Force Motors Ltd. and BMW Group India have reached a significant landmark in their enduring partnership by producing the 100,000th engine at Force Motors' cutting-edge assembly facility in Chennai. This milestone engine has been installed in a BMW X5.
The state-of-the-art facility in Chennai, inaugurated in 2015, was established with the sole purpose of crafting engines for BMW's entire range of cars manufactured in India. It boasts of automated production lines, strict quality assurance processes, digitally integrated operations, and a highly skilled workforce.
These features ensure the facility aligns with the BMW Group's international manufacturing standards, making a significant contribution to its operations in India. This collaboration plays a critical role in BMW Group's localization strategy, blending global quality with local manufacturing capabilities seamlessly.
Celebrating a Decade of Excellence and Partnership
The ceremony commemorating this achievement saw the presence of notable figures from both organizations, including Mr. Marcus Wollens, Vice President, BMW Production Network 2, BMW AG, and Mr. Thomas Dose, Managing Director, BMW Group Plant Chennai, along with Mr. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Ltd. Their presence highlighted the strong ties and mutual respect that have flourished over a decade of partnership.
"We are thrilled to celebrate roll-out of the 100,000th BMW engine at Force Motors Chennai Plant which is result of a decade of outstanding partnership and dedication. Our engines stand for excellent engineering, innovative technology and high performance. This partnership reinforces BMW Group's commitment to deliver world-class products in India. The 100,000th engine milestone stands as a testament to our shared vision and exemplifies the robust Indo-German synergy that continues to thrive," said Marcus Wollens, Vice President, BMW Production Network 2.
Echoing this sentiment, Thomas Dose, Managing Director, BMW Group Plant Chennai, praised the partnership's role in elevating production standards to global levels, emphasizing the 'Make in India' commitment. "BMW Group Plant Chennai takes pride in producing cars that have the same international quality standards as any of the BMW Group production and assembly facilities worldwide. Our valuable partnership with Force Motors sets higher benchmarks not only in quality standards but also in our steadfast commitment to 'Make in India’ and localisation. The roll-out of 100,000th engine is a proud moment that reflects the strength of our robust cooperation with Force Motors."
Force Motors' Dedication to Excellence and Support
Prasan Firodia shared his pride in reaching the decade-long operation milestone and the production of the 100,000th engine. "This year marks a decade that the Force Motors' state-of-the-art engine assembly plant in Chennai has been in operation and it gives us immense pleasure to be able to celebrate this significant roll-out of the 100,000th engine. As BMW Group India continues to expand its presence, Force Motors remains committed to supporting its growth through best-in-class manufacturing, operational excellence and in playing a role in making world-class automotive components in India."
This partnership between Force Motors & BMW exemplifies the potential of Indo-German industrial cooperation, demonstrating how closely knit collaboration and shared goals can lead to remarkable achievements in manufacturing. The successful production of 100,000 engines is not merely a milestone but a testament to the vision, collaboration, and operational excellence that both companies have invested in. This achievement underscores their joint commitment to crafting world-class products in India.
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