India's Hero MotoCorp World's Largest Two-Wheeler Manufacturer Begins Manufacturing in Columbia

[VCheng]

This thread is quickly turning into two-wheel erotica for me!

I would post a few good images here, were it not for fear of a ban.

 

[Echo_419]

Hero MotoCorp Begins Operations at Colombia Plant; First Outside India​

Colombian President Juan Santos Manuel with Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal at the inauguration of Hero's first international manufacturing plant in Colombia.​

Villa Rica: Indian two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday began operations at a new facility here, the company's first plant outside India, which has been built at an investment of $70 million.

Hero MotoCorp, already the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, said the new facility would also act as an export hub for the region, while ten top models of Hero motorcycles and scooters would be made at this plant.

The unit, spread over 17 acres at Villa Rica in the state of Cauca, will have an initial production capacity of 80,000 units per annum. This will be expanded to 1,50,000 units per annum in the next phase.

The plant, which was inaugurated by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in presence of the government officials of this country and Hero officials, will provide employment to 2,200 people.

It will initially manufacture 10 products from the HMCL portfolio, including the new scooter 'Dash', which was also unveiled here as part of its global launch.

"As the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, we have the expertise and technology to provide superior quality products based on the needs and preferences of the customers.

"Poised to be our export hub for the region, the plant here in Colombia will generate employment opportunities for local citizens, and also help in contributing to the overall development of the economy," said Pawan Munjal, chairman, managing director and chief executive officer, Hero MotoCorp.

The plant, which has been completed within a year of groundbreaking, is Hero's fifth manufacturing facility, in addition to four assembly plants in India.

"This facility will be a key resource for us as we plan to further consolidate our market position with a range of products across segments. The plant will also act as a guiding light, as we work towards transforming ourselves into a global automotive giant with manufacturing facilities across the globe," Mr Munjal said.

This new facility will act as an export hub for Central and South American markets.

The plant has been built at a project cost of $70 million of which $38 million has been utilised in capital expenditure and rest will be used as working capital over the next few years.

With the commencement of operations at the manufacturing plant in Colombia, the New Delhi-headquartered Hero MotoCorp has become the first Indian two-wheeler manufacturer to set-up a manufacturing plant in Latin America.

With another overseas manufacturing plant coming up in Bangladesh, the firm is trying to build a global manufacturing base to cater to the growing demand for its products in international markets.

At present, Hero sells its range of two-wheelers through 160 outlets spread across 133 cities and towns in India and it has added 69 outlets in 2015 alone.

Some of its popular models are 100cc Splendor iSmart, Eco Deluxe, Passion-Pro, 125cc Glamour, 150cc Thriller and 225c Karizma ZMR.

In July 2014, HMCL formed a wholly-owned subsidiary in Colombia -- HMCL Colombia SAS.

Besides being a hub for selling to the Andean countries and to Central America, it can also be used as a strategic base for shipping to North American markets like Mexico and the US.

Hero MotoCorp sells its products in 24 countries, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Egypt and Turkey in Asia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia in South America, among others.

In partnership with its local distributors, HMCL has also established assembly units in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in East Africa.

Source:- Hero MotoCorp Begins Operations at Colombia Plant; First Outside India - NDTVProfit.com

Should have added "into the arms of Rising tiger/lion"

 

[ganesh623]

planning to get that ismart thing soon

 

[nForce]

This thread is quickly turning into two-wheel erotica for me!

Hahaha.. You will like this small video then. I'll post from Dailymotion for you. I didn't quite like the movie, but I liked this particular scene and of course the poem.

 

[Icarus]

Hahaha.. You will like this small video then. I'll post from Dailymotion for you. I didn't quite like the movie, but I liked this particular scene and of course the poem.

I saw the movie!!!!!

 

[nForce]

I saw the movie!!!!!

Off topic, but wanted to say this. So far only two movies of Shahrukh Khan I like, Swadesh and Chak de India.

 

[Icarus]

Off topic, but wanted to say this. So far only two movies of Shahrukh Khan I like, Swadesh and Chak de India.

I'm more of an Amir Khan fan myself.

On-topic: Pakistan has been exporting bikes to Africa, Afghanistan and some Asian States but we have yet to establish an overseas plant. That kind of opportunity has eluded us so far, probable due to the lack of diversity in the Pakistani Two-Wheeler market and thus their export portfolio.

 

[BountyHunter]

People usually arrange them through Dubai, I think. They are available in USA too. The vintage look is cool, but the performance is not all that great.

Trust me i have a Royal enfield bullet 1980 model (Black) best performance i have seen in a two wheeler, I have two bikes ktm rc 200 and bullet i would easily give up my ktm for a royal enfield

 

[The Huskar]

Enfield Desert Storm is a gorgeous bike.

The Hero bikes are very reliable too. So reliable, that they come with the tagline, "Fill it, shut it, forget it".

That bike is a beast.If anyone's thinking of buying Royal Enfield,I recommend Desert Storm.

 

[VCheng]

Trust me i have a Royal enfield bullet 1980 model (Black) best performance i have seen in a two wheeler, I have two bikes ktm rc 200 and bullet i would easily give up my ktm for a royal enfield

Try any modern 600-1000 cc bike and tell me how you feel after that comparison.

 

[nForce]

Try any modern 600-1000 cc bike and tell me how you feel after that comparison.

I tried my brother's CBR 600RR. It feels amazing. With so much of power under your wrist, you feel excited. But then, I will prefer my low rev thumper over it, just a matter of personal choice.

 

[acetophenol]

Firstly, its a great achievement for the company, and both the nations, congrats to em all.

Hero used to be having wonderful models, but lately I don't understand what the heck is wrong with these guys!

^^^^Hero Cafe Racer, with a 97 CC engine!

Another monstrosity is the 'off-road' variant of Passion Pro, it hasn't hit the markets yet, I hope they don't

^^^ I didn't like the latest Karizma R either

 

[Fireurimagination]

I am planning to buy this in few months time

On Topic, yeh columbia kaha padta hai? Just kidding, Indian 2 wheelers manufacturers should also concentrate on Africa big time, two wheelers are something that India does better than China

 

[Ryuzaki]

I am planning to buy this in few months time


On Topic, yeh columbia kaha padta hai? Just kidding, Indian 2 wheelers manufacturers should also concentrate on Africa big time, two wheelers are something that India does better than China

Latin America is a very lucrative market

 

[Fireurimagination]

Latin America is a very lucrative market

Good for Hero then because after moving away from Honda, Hero Motors needs it badly as in the local market it will face growing competition from the likes of Bajaj, Yamaha and Honda and they just have Splendour and Passion in their portfolio