Harley-Davidson India wins operational excellence award for manufacturing

Harley-Davidson India has won the operational excellence award for manufacturing.  it received this honour at a ceremony organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). The award was received by Baljeet Mokha, who is the director of plant operations of the company. 

The American manufacturer began its assembling operations in 2010 at their Bawal plant in Haryana. The same plant manufactures the latest Street 750 and the Street 500 for the Indian market as well as international. India is the second country where Harley-Davidson has completely-knocked-down (CKD) assembly operations outside the US and the first country where it has manufacturing operations outside the US. The facility currently assembles seven models, whereas the Street Glide Custom and the Night Rod Special is sold as a completely-built-up (CBU) unit. 

“We are honoured to be recognised by IACC for Harley-Davidson India’s operational excellence in manufacturing. The ability to build and deliver exceptional products is possible only through input from our customers and the efforts and dedication of our employees and partners.  We are proud of all that has been accomplished over the last 5 years in India and the award stands as testimony to our continued commitment to the market.” said Baljeet Mokha, director, plant operations, Harley-Davidson India.