Kia Motors on Monday announced that it has resumed production at the Anantapur plant in India after a month long shutdown in accordance to the lockdown announced by the Government.
The South Korean automaker explained that it has incorporated stringent safety measures at the Anantapur plant, following various guidelines.
At present, the plant is operating a single shift and operations will begin in full force once the situation normalises.
Commenting on the development, Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director & CEO, Kia Motors India, said, “As we resume production and bring processes back on track, we have introduced a comprehensive safety protocol to ensure a safe environment at our Anantapur plant to ensure all employees at our facility are protected. These are unprecedented conditions and we are committed to adapting to the new norms of the world while we work towards normalcy. Our initial focus is to keep our employees motivated, retain a positive outlook and deliver on our promises to our customers.”
He further added that, “Kia Motors India priorities are to clear pending orders for the best-selling Seltos and luxurious Carnival, and also to prepare the line for the eagerly anticipated compact SUV, Sonet. Our stakeholders, including suppliers and logistics partners, are all in-line with the current production and have assured us support in case we have to increase production volumes over the coming days.”
