Maruti's Manesar plant has made 1 crore cars, production started 18 years ago
Maruti Suzuki India Produced 1 Crore Cars: Let us tell you that the Manesar facility is spread over 600 acres. Operations started here for the first time in October 2006.
Maruti Suzuki India Produced 1 Crore Cars: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved the record of cumulative production of 1 crore car units at its Manesar facility. With this, the Manesar facility has achieved this impressive record in just 18 years, the fastest among global automobile manufacturing units.
On achieving this milestone, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. said, “As we reach this significant milestone, I thank our customers for their trust in us. I also thank all our employees, business associates and the Government of India for their continued support.
He said, “Crossing the 1 crore cumulative production mark at our Manesar facility is a testament to India's manufacturing potential and our commitment to the larger national goal of 'Make in India'. With a strong focus on local manufacturing of elements, the company has been able to build a vast supply chain in India since its inception. Through our large-scale manufacturing facility, we have been able to provide direct and indirect employment to lakhs of people. With our contribution to the supply chain, we will continue to contribute to making the automobile industry in India self-reliant and globally competitive.''
Manesar facility is spread over 600 acres
Let us tell you that the Manesar facility is spread over 600 acres. Operations were first started here in October 2006. The company manufactures Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, Ciaz, Dzire, Wagon R, S-Presso and Celerio at this facility. These models are sold in the domestic market and exported to regions like Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and neighboring countries in Asia. Maruti Suzuki's first passenger car to be exported to Japan, the Baleno, was also manufactured at this facility.