CNH India marks production milestone: 700,000 tractors in Greater Noida
CNH – a global leader in agriculture with its New Holland and Case IH brands – marks the production milestone of 700,000 tractors at its manufacturing site in Greater Noida. The plant produces approximately 2,000 tractor variants, ranging from 35 to 120 horsepower across the two brands. Gerrit Marx, the new CEO of CNH attended the milestone ceremony during his recent visit to India – affirming the Company’s commitment to this market and its continued growth.
Since commencing production in 1999, the site has expanded its capacity to produce 60,000 tractors annually. Currently, the Greater Noida plant manufactures tractors, engines, Power Take Offs (PTOs), and axles for the domestic market and exports to over 75 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and North America.
“I’m delighted to celebrate the milestone of manufacturing 700,000 tractors together with our CEO and the India team. This accomplishment underscores our dedication to 'Made in India' and advancing agricultural development in the country,” commented Narinder Mittal, Country Manager & Managing Director, CNH India & SAARC. “It is a result of our team's hard work and reaffirms our customers’ trust in our products. India holds a significant position on the international stage, offering immense opportunities and scale. Our focus on technology and innovation will continue to drive our success here.”
Spread over 60 acres, the Greater Noida plant is one of the most advanced tractor manufacturing sites in the country with some 1,200 employees. The facility prides itself on promoting sustainability, using energy from solar panels installed on its roof, and its ongoing afforestation project that adopts the Miyawaki Project Methodology – namely densely planting a range of native woodland plants.
CNH India operates in the country through its Case IH, New Holland, and CASE Construction Equipment brands, delivering for over 25 years on its promise to provide world-class products from its ‘Made in India’ operations. In 2018, the company launched its financing arm CNH Capital India to offer financing solutions across its portfolio.
CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its global and regional Brands. Globally, Case IH and New Holland supply 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment deliver a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. The Company’s regionally focused Brands include: STEYR, for agricultural tractors; Raven, a leader in digital agriculture, precision technology and the development of autonomous systems; Hemisphere, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-precision satellite-based positioning, and heading technologies; Flexi-Coil, specializing in tillage and seeding systems; Miller, manufacturing application equipment; Kongskilde, providing tillage, seeding and hay & forage implements; and Eurocomach, producing a wide range of mini and midi excavators for the construction sector, including electric solutions.
Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success. As a truly global company, CNH’s 40,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.