The Wait for this was at Its Peak For us. Scania Buses Inaugrated their World`s 3rd Manufacturing Facility on 31st March at Narasapura, Kolar District, Near Bangalore.
This Facility can Handle Manufacturing of Buses and Trucks. The Localized Content is 85%, and Scania Aims to make it 100% as soon as possible. This Facility is Supported by the Central Govt Under the "Make In India" Motto. A Unique Feature of this plant is that the ratio of Male to Female Employees is 60:40, Even on the Bus Factory floor, where we saw the ladies working on the beasts at every stage of the Bus manufacturing process..
The bus line-up in India currently includes 12m, 13.7m and 14.5m Scania Metrolink buses introduced in 2013 while the truck range comprising of the R 580 6×4, the G 460 6×4 and the G 410 6×2 and also the off-road P 410 8×4 coal and mining tipper has been in India since Scania’s entry into the market in 2007.
Honourable Minister of Road and Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari, Addresses the Inaugral Event!
The Launch of Scania Buses, With the Ambitious " Make In India" Slogan!
At the inauguration that was graced by dignitaries such as the Honourable Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari, Martin Lundstedt said, “Scania has and remains committed to bringing global technology and manufacturing practices to the countries in which it operates. Here in India, we will always strive to create a win – win situation for our partners. The goal is to draw on local talent and competence and combine it with global experience – making all our facilities part of our global network and in turn creating tremendous value across our global value chain. We see Naraspura as an important addition to our global operations and are committed to making it a success. . . We also know that Naraspura’s success so far and in the future will be enabled by joint efforts of all stakeholders – local suppliers, workforce, state and local governments and we value this partnership.”
Ain`t It Gorgeous? Scania Metrolink, Proudly Made In India! ;)
With an investment of Rs 300 crore, Scania’s manufacturing facilities in India currently have an annual capacity of 2,500 trucks and 1,000 buses. Scania aims at doubling these figures over the next five years.
A MoU Signing Underway!
According to the president and CEO of Scania Commercial Vehicles, Martin Lundstedt, the Narasupara plant will not only take care of Scania’s Indian clientele but also be turned into a centre for the Swedish auto manufacturer’s export business in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of Scania Commercial Vehicles
Another Push for Scania`s Sustainable Development Vision was revealed when Anders Grundströmer, MD, Scania India and senior vice president, Scania Group lauded the Government’s Make in India campaign and emphasised on the group’s focus on sustainable mobility in his address, stating that “the facility will accommodate a state-of-the-art bio-gas unit, which will help in producing alternative fuels locally. With this bus plant we are looking at locally assembling buses and coaches in India, and stay true to the vision of Make in India.”
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