CNH Marks Milestone of Manufacturing 700,000 Tractors at Greater Noida Plant
Expansion and Commitment to Indian Market
CNH, a global leader in agriculture with its New Holland and Case IH brands, celebrates a significant production milestone at its manufacturing site in Greater Noida. The plant recently reached the production mark of manufacturing 700,000 tractors. Gerrit Marx, the newly-appointed CEO of CNH, attended the ceremony during his visit to India, reaffirming the company’s commitment to the Indian market and its ongoing growth.
Since its commencement in 1999, the Greater Noida plant’s production capacity has grown exponentially. Currently, the site manufactures around 2,000 tractor variants, ranging from 35 to 120 horsepower, across the New Holland and Case IH brands. Additionally, the plant produces tractors, engines, Power Take Offs (PTOs), and axles for the domestic market and exports them to over 75 countries worldwide, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and North America.
Comments from Narinder Mittal, CNH India & SAARC General Manager
Narinder Mittal, the Country Manager and Managing Director of CNH India & SAARC, expressed his enthusiasm about achieving this manufacturing milestone. “I’m delighted to celebrate the milestone of manufacturing 700,000 tractors together with our CEO and the India team,” he commented. He also emphasized the company’s dedication to ‘Made in India’ and its commitment to advancing agricultural development in the country. He attributed the achievement to the hard work of the team and the trust placed in CNH’s products by their customers.
According to Mittal, India holds a significant position in the international agricultural market, offering immense opportunities and scale for growth. He emphasized that CNH’s success in India will continue to be driven by a focus on technology and innovation.
Redefining Sustainability and Innovation
Spread over 60 acres, the Greater Noida plant stands as one of the most technologically advanced tractor manufacturing sites in the country. It embraces sustainability practices such as generating energy from solar panels installed on its rooftops. The plant also prides itself on an ongoing afforestation project that implements the Miyawaki Project Methodology, promoting dense planting of native woodland plants.
Brands and Contributions
CNH India operates within the country through its renowned and prestigious brands, including Case IH, New Holland, and CASE Construction Equipment. With over 25 years of operations under its belt, CNH India has lived up to its promise of delivering world-class agricultural and construction products from its ‘Made in India’ operations.
In 2018, CNH India further enhanced its portfolio by introducing CNH Capital India, a financing arm offering solutions across their diverse range of products.
Global Influence and Breakthrough Offerings
CNH Industrial, the parent company of CNH, is recognized as a world-class equipment, technology, and services organization. Committed to the principles of Innovation, Sustainability, and Productivity, CNH Industrial provides strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its global and regional brands.
The company offers agriculture applications, from machines to implements, along with digital technologies that enhance farming methods through brands like Case IH and New Holland. It also caters to the construction industry, providing a comprehensive lineup of construction products through the CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment brands.
Additionally, CNH Industrial’s regionally-focused brands include STEYR for agricultural tractors, Raven for digital agriculture and precision technology, Hemisphere for high-precision satellite-based positioning and heading technologies, Flexi-Coil for tillage and seeding systems, Miller for application equipment, Kongskilde for tillage, seeding, and overall implements, and Eurocomach for a wide range of mini and midi electric excavators in the construction sector.
Throughout its lengthy history spanning over two centuries, CNH has consistently pioneered innovations in its sectors. Motivated by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, CNH continues to strive for customer efficiency and success. With over 40,000 visionary employees worldwide, CNH maintains an inclusive and diverse workplace aim toward empowering customers to build a better world.
In conclusion, CNH’s milestone of manufacturing 700,000 tractors at the thriving plant in Greater Noida showcases its unwavering commitment to the Indian market. With continuous emphasis on sustainability, technological advancements, and customer-driven innovation, CNH India aims to further strengthen its position in the agricultural and construction sectors, both locally and internationally.
