- All 3 Plants – CV, Two wheeler and Engine have started operations in a phased manner prioritizing safety as per the Government directives
- Nationwide reopening of dealerships has also started in accordance with local guidelines
Pune, 11th May, 2020: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles has restarted manufacturing at its Baramati plants after receiving a permission from the government. The plants are operational with all safety standards as per the government directions. PVPL has also opened 6 regional offices across India as per the directions of the local authorities. A nationwide reopening of dealerships has also started with all the care of sanitization and regulations on the employee attendance. Currently, 135 CV dealerships & 65 two wheeler dealerships of PVPL have reopened and are functional ensuring PVPL customers have access to the service and warranty extensions the company began offering at the start of the COVID-19 crisis.
Speaking on the development, Mr. Diego Graffi, MD & CEO of Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. said, “At PVPL our number one priority is the health and safety of our stakeholders, from our employees, to our customers to our dealers and suppliers. We are taking all the necessary precautions which are required for the safety and well-being of our employees at the factories. Along with norms of social distancing, sanitizing, we are ensuring all guidelines are followed for the health & safety of our workforce while we get back to business & extend the required service to our customers”.
The company plans to ramp up gradually with a minimum workforce of essential employees to start with and then gradually move to full capacity. Committed to the welfare and the safety of its employees, PVPL has initiated various new health, safety and sanitization measures over the last few weeks over and above the already existing ones. The company has done the mass sanatization of all the 3 Baramati plants and has also done various renovations to ensure social distancing norms are strictly followed during operations. PVPL is also tracking the health of its employees on a daily basis as per the safety guidelines given by the government.
About Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Piaggio Group. The Company commenced operations in India in 1999 with the launch of the three-wheeler brand Apé, which was an immediate success and has grown from strength to strength over the years. PVPL created the market, grew it, and has sustained a dominant position in the Diesel 3-wheeler CV segment. Piaggio is a leading player in the light transportation industry with a complete range of three wheelers in Diesel, Petrol, CNG, LPG fuel variants. The Company’s products are not only endorsed by over 2.9 million satisfied customers across India but also exported to more than 40 countries worldwide. Piaggio is also a global player in the two wheeler Industry and has strong brands namely Vespa & Aprilia in the Indian market.
Piaggio has a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Baramati in Maharashtra, [with an installed annual production capacity of over 3,00,000 three-wheelers and 80,000 four-wheelers & 1,50,000 two wheelers ]. It is also self-reliant in some of the engine categories with the completion of its advanced engines plant on the same campus. Piaggio has an over 3000-strong work force comprising experienced engineers, R&D specialists, plant workers, sales, service and marketing professionals.
For more information, please visit: http://piaggio-cv.co.in/
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