Volkswagen considering opening a plant at Visakhapatnam

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Volkswagen considering opening a plant at Visakhapatnam

Volkswagen is one of the biggest automaker in the world and is now considering starting its car manufacturing operations in India. They already have a presence in India through their subsidiary Skoda that is doing rather well and they have recently launched their Audi luxury cars in India.

The company is due to hold a vendor’s meeting for the proposed Visakhapatnam manufacturing plant in Hyderabad later this week. This is one of the only first meetings by the German auto giant with more planned with companies in Gurgaon and other cities.

VW is being led by a ten-member delegation, including Volkswagen’s India project head Helmuth Schuster. They are due to arrive in India today and will be visiting the project location in Visakhapatnam. Later they would be arriving in Hyderabad for the proposed meet with the vendors. The trip would also include visits to other places of interests for the company.

Later during their visit, the delegation would also visit the Indian School of Business and some Information Technology companies in the region. In addition, the company is also discussing the possibilities of moving its Skoda operations from Aurangabad to the Vizag facility.

The company would be targeting both the domestic and international markets through this manufacturing unit.





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  1. #
    K.V.SUBRAMANYAM
    May 26th, 2005 at 3:22 pm

    I am very happy to know Volkswagen considering opening a plant at Visakhapatnam. If company permits Iwant to become part of it

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    R.KUMAR
    May 28th, 2005 at 5:15 pm

    Iam very happy to opening of plant for volswagan car plant india, its a very good oppurtitunity for all the automotive suppliers and indian engineers and labours.

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  3. #
    Raghu Rama Rao.Arasada
    May 30th, 2005 at 2:32 pm

    It makes happy to know that Volkswagon is considering Visakhapatnam to open their plant. It will be great opportunity for many engineers and automanufacturers to grow with one another global organisation.

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  4. #
    Srinivas
    June 1st, 2005 at 11:41 pm

    I am very happy to know Volkswagen considering opening a plant at Visakhapatnam. If company permits Iwant to become part of it

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  5. #
    murty
    June 4th, 2005 at 12:36 pm

    We cant be sure of the volks wagon car factory starting its operations till it actually comes.The way our bureuocracy and politicians work for kick backs, any enterpreuner will run away from our state.Thats why alot of industries are ending up only with proposals.

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  6. #
    V.N.Phatak
    June 9th, 2005 at 9:37 am

    Please send me the address of the company and I congratulate Volswagon that they have considered India as a partner for Global sourcing.

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  7. #
    Vandesh
    June 11th, 2005 at 1:30 pm

    Throughout the world when it comes to best of technologies, & that too in the automotive segment, we are sure to get the best from Germany. Volkswagen is a major in its field in Germany & Worldwide & India should look upon getting VW for a revolutionary rise in the luxury car segment for betterment in overall market scenario including added potential for exports. Even the systems used for setting up their plant would be of top technology which will be worth the watch for India for local manufacturers.

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  8. #
    P.Praveen Chand
    June 11th, 2005 at 7:16 pm

    Please send me the address of the company and I congratulate Volswagon.

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  9. #
    anil
    June 12th, 2005 at 8:21 pm

    It is happy to know that VolksWagen, worlds 4th biggest aAotomobile company in the world like to launch manufacturing plant in Vizag.

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  10. #
    Rohan Menezes
    July 7th, 2005 at 2:00 pm

    Volkswagen would immensely benefit the indian middle class family by bringing one of its more affordable, efficient and quality cars to India. Its a win-win situation since the Indian market has not even reached half its potential. All the very best VOLKSWAGEN.

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  11. #
    Abraham
    July 30th, 2005 at 12:29 am

    I had a VW in The US . Very fine cars compared to american made cars ,distinctive German engineering and Quality .great carmaker for india .they will hit a higher Octave(ia).

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  12. #
    murty
    July 30th, 2005 at 12:44 am

    ref to ser No.5. What I said about the Andhra Pradesh state beaurocracy and politicians, came exactly as true.The way Mr. Bostya satyanarayana ,Minister for heavy indutry bungled 11 crores of govt funds, its hardly any one can believe State govt intentions.These are the people kill the golden goose which lays golden eggs.when an illeterate is appointed as Minster this is what happens.

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  13. #
    alex
    September 2nd, 2005 at 6:55 pm

    its a great company

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  14. #
    VedPrakash
    September 7th, 2005 at 11:57 pm

    Indian market is growing speedly and has become 4th biggest market in the world. Indian People are happy with the performance of Skoda. This is one of the status symbol in Inidan market. Assembly plant in India will be a great help for car lovers and as well as for dealers.

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  15. #
    G. Singh
    October 26th, 2005 at 3:49 pm

    It is very fortunate to have one of the best engineering and automobile company in India. The arrival of Volkswagen in India is a reflection of strong economic sentiments of the Eu. We would love to be a part of Vw. Is the compnay looking for dealerships already? if yes, we would like to be associated as dealers. Please provide the address for the same

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  16. #
    G. Singh
    October 26th, 2005 at 3:51 pm

    It is very fortunate to have Vw,one of the best engineering and automobile company, in India. The arrival of Volkswagen in India is a reflection of strong economic sentiments of the EU for India. Is the compnay looking for dealerships already? if yes, we would like to be associated as dealers. Please provide the address for the same

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  17. #
    RAJESH
    November 3rd, 2005 at 12:51 pm

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS DAY FOR LONG

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  18. #
    srikanth
    February 19th, 2006 at 12:30 pm

    I am very happy to know Volkswagen considering opening a plant at Visakhapatnam. If company permits Iwant to become part of it

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  19. #
    Anand
    February 28th, 2006 at 3:14 pm

    It’s a memorable year for automobile industry.

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  20. #
    Sandeep
    March 16th, 2006 at 6:56 pm

    I am very happy to know Volkswagen considering opening a plant at Visakhapatnam. If company permits I want to become a dealer partner of it

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  21. #
    B S Krishna Prasad
    April 3rd, 2006 at 7:27 am

    The volkswagen s deal is in air since so looong…When the top Management of VW is not able to take any decision about their plans to set up their unit in india,Why they are making unnecessary visits to the proposed site….????
    They should conclude some where ,Being a global giant they should not keep so much of apprehension which in turn reduces their brand image….Indeed i worked for it in Germany,Iam very glad to be a part of it…..Hope my wish will come true….

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  22. #
    kartik jhaveri
    April 8th, 2006 at 11:23 am

    Great to here about Volks Wagon co coming to india and opening a manufacturing co here.Wish them all the very best success and a very bright and mature future.Hope to be a part of this venture .

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  23. #
    raghav
    September 27th, 2006 at 10:26 pm

    i would like to know the address of the vw office in india and please let me know the e-mail address of the dealer development cell of vw

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  24. #
    SThacker
    October 10th, 2006 at 8:29 pm

    Pls email the contact details of VW office in india and dealer development div .

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  25. #
    Raghavendra
    December 20th, 2006 at 2:33 pm

    This is great to welcome a Auto gaint like Volkswagon.
    I would like to buy a car made out of indian plant.
    Welcome Volkswagon.

    Raghavendra

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  26. #
    Vishwa Somannavar
    December 9th, 2007 at 9:52 pm

    It’s a great News that VW has setup in India too, and if there is an opportunity i want to be a part of this winning Team.

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