VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, inaugurated a dedicated manufacturing facility and delivered the first batch of Eicher Pro X trucks to leading Indian logistics providers who gathered at Bhopal.

The all-new facility, located within VECV’s Industry 4.0 complaint Bhopal factory, was inaugurated by Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO, Volvo Group and Siddhartha Lal, Chairman, Eicher Motors Ltd and Board Member, VECV.

Innovation and inclusiveness

Martin Lundstedt, President & CEO, Volvo Group, said, "Each time I visit India, I am truly amazed by the rapid pace of development, including the transformation towards sustainable and modern logistics and public transport. It is an honour to inaugurate this state-of-the-art facility and deliver the first batch of Eicher Pro X trucks to customers who are redefining logistics in India."

Vehicles rolling off the all-women final assembly line at this brand-new facility were delivered to leading players in the rapidly transforming Indian logistics industry.

Siddhartha Lal, Chairman, Eicher Motors and Board Member VECV, said, "The electric first launch of the Eicher Pro X is testament to Eicher Trucks and Buses legacy of consistently delivering relevant modernisation to the Indian CV industry. With our steady progress in Heavy Duty trucks and market leadership in Light and Medium Duty Trucks, VECV is well positioned to contribute to India’s rapidly modernizing logistics sector.”

Highlighting the inclusivity factor of the facility, Sofia Frandberg, Chairperson VECV and Senior Leader, Volvo Group, stated, "Innovation in the Eicher Pro X does not stop at the product. I am proud to note that it is also built on an all-women assembly line, showcasing innovative approaches that enhance inclusiveness on the manufacturing shopfloor."