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New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt. Ltd., a majority owned subsidiary of CNH
Global (Case New Holland) and part of the Fiat Group, celebrates today
as the 150,000th tractor rolls off the line at its manufacturing
facility in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, India. This important
milestone marks the company's strong and long standing presence in the
Indian market and the celebration event offers the opportunity to
share with the invited press its plans to enhance the facility's
production capacity, expand its product offering for the domestic and
export markets and further develop its dealer network.
Mr. 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.
Mr. 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. Service to the customer is a key area
of focus for New Holland Fiat India, and its plans include further
expansion and strengthening of its dealer network over the next two
years. The company is investing in ensuring its entire network
operates to New Holland quality standards, offering the best
assistance to the farming community with training, expert know-how,
prompt availability of parts and financial services.
Mr. 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.
New Holland tractors, with decades of experience in the most varied
conditions, benefit from a brand with over 100 years of leadership,
innovation and recognition around the world. New Holland Fiat India
has been providing complete solutions to Indian farmers to help them
develop their business and improve their productivity. Thanks to their
superior quality and performance, New Holland Fiat India equipment
represents a key reference for the customer. 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.
Note to Editor:
About the New Holland PlantThe 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 versions.
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.
New Holland AgricultureNew Holland Agriculture is a global
manufacturer and seller of agricultural equipment. Its reputation is
built on the success of its customers, cash crop producers, livestock
farmers, contractors, vineyards, or groundscare professionals, who can
count on the widest offering of innovative products and services: a
full line of equipment, from tractors to harvesting, material handling
equipment, complemented by tailored financial services from a
specialist in agriculture.
A highly professional global dealer network and New Holland's
commitment to excellence guarantee the ultimate customer experience
for every customer. More information can be found online at
www.newholland.com (http://www.newholland.com) . New Holland is a
division of CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH), a majority-owned subsidiary
of Fiat S.p.A (MI: FIA).
CNH (Case New Holland)CNH Global N.V. is a world leader in the
agricultural and construction equipment businesses. Supported by more
than 11,600 dealers in 170 countries, CNH brings together the
knowledge and heritage of its Case and New Holland brand families with
the strength and resources of its worldwide commercial, industrial,
product support and finance organizations. CNH Global N.V., whose
stock is listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNH), is a
majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. (MI: FIA). More information
about CNH and its Case and New Holland products can be found online at
www.cnh.com (http://www.cnh.com) .

