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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors has announced the start of production of passenger vehicles from its new factory in Sanand, Gujarat.
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- This event marks a significant milestone for the company and was celebrated with the roll-out of the first Tata car from this world class facility, in the presence of Shailesh Chandra and the leadership team.
- Situated in the industrial hub, GIDC Sanand with access to a strong network of suppliers, this new facility was acquired from Ford India, on January 10, 2023. (Ford's $1 Billion Sanand Plant: Acquired By Tata Motors)
- Spread across 460 acres, it will be Tata Motors’ second plant in Gujarat to manufacture ICE and EV models. The plant houses four main shops - Stamping, Body Construction, Paint and Final Assembly Shop.
- They are equipped with high level of automation and latest technology, to ensure precision manufacturing. This facility has implemented several world-class technologies that will set a new benchmark within the industry.
- The plant currently has more than 1000 employees (includes staff and technicians) and will create 1000 additional jobs in the next 3 to 4 months in the region, in line with the production ramp up plans.
- Tata Motors has invested in upskilling its workforce by providing them with Diploma, Bachelor of Engineering and Master’s Degree, as applicable.
- Additionally, there's a 50 KW solar rooftop is installed in the plant. This is a water neutral plant and is expected to be water positive by December 2024.
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