BMW Group India recommences operations with JOY and

BMW Group India recommences operations with JOY and complete peace of mind.

Dealer Network, Plant Chennai and BMW Group India corporate office operational in accordance with government guidelines.

Industry first hygiene packages ensure safer drive and motorcycle ride.

‘BMW Contactless Experience’ for sales and aftersales.

#BMWService #BMWContactless #MINIService

BMW Group India recommences operations with JOY and complete peace of mind.

Dealer Network, Plant Chennai and BMW Group India corporate office operational in accordance with government guidelines.

Industry first hygiene packages ensure safer drive and motorcycle ride.

‘BMW Contactless Experience’ for sales and aftersales.

#BMWService #BMWContactless #MINIService

Gurugram: BMW Group India has restarted operations on 1 June 2020 in accordance with government guidelines. Consumers can once again safely explore and experience the complete range of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad products at BMW Group India dealerships. Local production at Plant Chennai has resumed with less than 50% of the regular workforce catering to the production demand in the country.

Mr. Arlindo Teixeira, acting President, BMW Group India, said, “It brings us great JOY to finally restart operations at our dealerships, Plant Chennai and corporate office. Customers and prospects can now explore, test-drive and purchase their favourite vehicles in a safe and sanitised environment at our dealerships. We continue to see increase in demand for BMW 3 Series, BMW X1 and MINI Countryman. BMW Plant Chennai has restarted production and will be instrumental in fulfilling this market demand for our class leading sedans and versatile Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs). The introduction of industry first hygiene packages for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad aims at enabling our customers to care for their favourite vehicles from the comfort of their home. With customer-centric initiatives such as Contactless Experience, Extended Care+ and Hygiene Packages, we will remain resolute in our promise to bring JOY to our customers at all times.”  

BMW Group India has implemented precautionary measures to create a safe working environment including remodeling of offices, plant and dealership layouts to ensure strict social distancing. Individual protective gear, hand sanitiser and regular health check-up for all employees have been provided. Standard operating procedures have been implemented to ensure periodic surface sanitisation of the highest level in all working areas (offices, plant, showrooms and workshops).

BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad dealershipsoffer personalised service in a safe environment with complete peace of mind. Standards operating procedure has been implemented for ensuring sanitisation of all display vehicles in showrooms. New and serviced vehicles will be handed over to customers at the location of their choice. Vehicles will be pre-sanitised before each delivery. Test drive vehicles are available and can be booked at respective dealerships. Vehicles are completely sanitised before each test drive. Additionally, hand sanitizers are placed in all test drive vehicles. Repair and maintenance of cars will be carried out by service engineers wearing personal protective gear at all times.

BMW Group has introducedBMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad Hygiene packages at all dealerships. The hygiene packages are a combination ofhigh-quality premium care products that work together. These packages create a safe environment for protection of occupants. All materials in hygiene packages are optimally tailored to care for the valuable materials in the car and clean them gently ensuring longevity. These easy-to-use products can be used by the customers themselves. Three types of hygiene packages have been launched.

·      ‘Full Car’ package is a one stop solution to keep the car clean and shiny as brand new with a collective seal and protect kit.

·      ‘Air’ package consists of AC systems cleaner, 2.5 PM filter and ozonizer which ensure a better quality of air inside the car along with protection from pollutants and allergens.

·      ‘Interior’ package ensures complete cleanliness and decontamination of car interiors with products such as glass cleaner, interior cleaner, leather care set, leather foam cleaner and micro-fiber cloth.

The BMW and MINI packages will be available from 15 June 2020 at all dealerships. These packages will be available at a special introductory price till 31 July 2020.

On the purchase of every new BMW Motorrad vehicle,a complimentary BMW Motorrad Care Kit will be provided to ensure that the riders are able to enjoy the ‘Ultimate Riding Machine’. (Until 31^st July 2020).BMW Group India has restarted operations on 1 June 2020 in accordance with government guidelines. Consumers can once again safely explore and experience the complete range of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad products at BMW Group India dealerships. Local production at Plant Chennai has resumed with less than 50% of the regular workforce catering to the production demand in the country.

Mr. Arlindo Teixeira, acting President, BMW Group India, said, “It brings us great JOY to finally restart operations at our dealerships, Plant Chennai and corporate office. Customers and prospects can now explore, test-drive and purchase their favourite vehicles in a safe and sanitised environment at our dealerships. We continue to see increase in demand for BMW 3 Series, BMW X1 and MINI Countryman. BMW Plant Chennai has restarted production and will be instrumental in fulfilling this market demand for our class leading sedans and versatile Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs). The introduction of industry first hygiene packages for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad aims at enabling our customers to care for their favourite vehicles from the comfort of their home. With customer-centric initiatives such as Contactless Experience, Extended Care+ and Hygiene Packages, we will remain resolute in our promise to bring JOY to our customers at all times.”  

BMW Group India has implemented precautionary measures to create a safe working environment including remodeling of offices, plant and dealership layouts to ensure strict social distancing. Individual protective gear, hand sanitiser and regular health check-up for all employees have been provided. Standard operating procedures have been implemented to ensure periodic surface sanitisation of the highest level in all working areas (offices, plant, showrooms and workshops).

BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad dealershipsoffer personalised service in a safe environment with complete peace of mind. Standards operating procedure has been implemented for ensuring sanitisation of all display vehicles in showrooms. New and serviced vehicles will be handed over to customers at the location of their choice. Vehicles will be pre-sanitised before each delivery. Test drive vehicles are available and can be booked at respective dealerships. Vehicles are completely sanitised before each test drive. Additionally, hand sanitizers are placed in all test drive vehicles. Repair and maintenance of cars will be carried out by service engineers wearing personal protective gear at all times.

BMW Group has introducedBMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad Hygiene packages at all dealerships. The hygiene packages are a combination ofhigh-quality premium care products that work together. These packages create a safe environment for protection of occupants. All materials in hygiene packages are optimally tailored to care for the valuable materials in the car and clean them gently ensuring longevity. These easy-to-use products can be used by the customers themselves. Three types of hygiene packages have been launched.

·      ‘Full Car’ package is a one stop solution to keep the car clean and shiny as brand new with a collective seal and protect kit.

·      ‘Air’ package consists of AC systems cleaner, 2.5 PM filter and ozonizer which ensure a better quality of air inside the car along with protection from pollutants and allergens.

·      ‘Interior’ package ensures complete cleanliness and decontamination of car interiors with products such as glass cleaner, interior cleaner, leather care set, leather foam cleaner and micro-fiber cloth.

The BMW and MINI packages will be available from 15 June 2020 at all dealerships. These packages will be available at a special introductory price till 31 July 2020.

On the purchase of every new BMW Motorrad vehicle,a complimentary BMW Motorrad Care Kit will be provided to ensure that the riders are able to enjoy the ‘Ultimate Riding Machine’. (Until 31^st July 2020).

Finolex Industries extends support to

Finolex Industries extends support to dealers 

and staff in the face of COVID 19

 Finolex Industries Ltd (FIL), India’s largest manufacturer of rigid PVC Pipes & Fittings took a slew of initiatives to reassure employees, dealers and associates amid the lockdown that has taken a toll on businesses.

 In a first of its kind initiative, FIL has increased the Turnover Discount Scheme (TOD) across its dealer network which is in addition to the TOD that the company pays to incentive's its dealer network. This was the result of week-long deliberations that the company had with its dedicated network of dealers and employees based across the country.  The company has a network of over 18,000 retailers, dealers and sub-dealers.

The additional TOD is being paid to the dealers who have achieved their target and for those who could not, will be paid a token amount as a gratitude to cushion the impact of the challenging business environment.

Second, to reassure employees, the company has taken a progressive step by not deducting staff salaries. This gesture was widely appreciated by employees across the rank and file of the organization.

 Speaking on these initiatives, FIL Chairman, Mr. Prakash P. Chhabria, said, ``The success of Finolex is the result of the hard work and excellence of our partners—dealers and retailers, and our skilled workforce who have delivered the finest products in the industry. We as a company will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them and have reassured them of our commitment.’’

FIL is also known for its philanthropic initiatives and during the lockdown their CSR partner Mukul Madhav Foundation rose to the occasion and handed over PPE suits, ventilators, disinfectants, grocery kits and other essential commodities to hospitals and organizations.

The lockdown also disrupted the lives of the most vulnerable sections of the society namely the migrants and the daily-wage workers and the foundation extended all possible support to them in Pune.

Mr Chhabria added, ``this was our way of extending support to the needy who had no other hope in such difficult times.’’

Finally, In the midst of this pandemic, the company never lost sight of its shareholders and paid dividend in the month of March this year.

Overall the company lived up to its commitment as laid down by its founder, the late Mr Pralhad P. Chhabria who would always say that one has to look for opportunities to help people even if that service demands sacrifice.