BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand in Rayong builds upon its milestones with technological expertise and competent human resources

BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand began its operations in 2000 and produces BMW automobiles and motorcycles under the same roof. The facility has a production area covering 255,000 square metres (approximately 2,744,000 sq. ft.) in the Amata City Industrial Estate, Rayong province. It currently has over 520 employees.

In 2017, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand celebrated a 100,000-unit production milestone to mark yet another solid proof of the company’s commitment to Thailand’s luxury car market.As of October 2018, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand produces 15 models as follows: BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X1 and BMW X5. For BMW Motorrad, the BMW F 800 R, BMW F 750 GS, BMW F 850 GS, BMW R 1200 GS, BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW S 1000 R, BMW S 1000 RR and BMW S 1000 XR are also locally assembled at the plant. In addition, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand now assembles four BMW plug-in hybrid models; BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW X5 xDrive40e and BMW 740Le. The advanced state-of-the-art machine technology, highly skilled workers and world-class production standards provide all the key ingredients to steer BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand towards success.

Furthermore, BMW Manufacturing Group Thailand has continued its investment in human resources with the Dual Excellence Program in partnership with local educational institutions including Chitralada Technology institute in Bangkok and the Thai-Austrian Technical College in Chonburi. The program was developed from the Sattahip Model and adjusted to match the company’s mission that aims to reinforce training in Automotive Mechatronics. Participating students will receive theoretical training in technical fundamentals at the College while gaining practical training from on-the-job training supported by cutting-edge technology. This will enable them to become skilled workers in the automotive industry while also reinforcing Thailand’s potential as a global automotive production hub.

The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 30 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2017, the BMW Group sold over 2,463,500 passenger vehicles and more than 164,000 motorcycles worldwide. As of 31 December 2016, the BMW Group had a workforce of 124,729 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

BMW Group Thailand

BMW Group Thailand, a subsidiary of BMW AG, Germany, was established on the 3rd October 1998. The three entities of BMW Group Thailand include BMW (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with responsibility for wholesales & marketing of BMW Group products, BMW Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with responsibility for BMW and BMW Motorrad local production, and BMW Leasing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with responsibility for financial services offerings to both wholesale and retail customers.

Within the first 7 months of 2018, BMW Group Thailand achieved a historic sales record with 6,505 BMW and MINI vehicles delivered to customers, an increase of 12% year-on-year. BMW Motorrad also had the best-ever record with 1,094 motorcycle deliveries, 18% higher than the same period last year. These milestones have made the most successful 7-month period for BMW Group Thailand.

On the production side, the BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand plant was founded on BMW Group’s strong belief in the growth potential of Asian markets and Thailand in particular with its unique location, strong manufacturing base, and ready supply of skilled automotive labor, being an automotive hub for ASEAN.

On-going investment has been put into the expansion of plant Rayong in terms of assembling processes, aiming to meet growing customer demand. In addition, with approximately 4 billion Thai Baht representing the amount of annual purchasing in Thailand, the BMW Global Purchasing office has been established in Thailand. This is to source various components from local suppliers in Thailand and the broader ASEAN region, in order to supply the entire BMW production network of 30 production and assembly facilities, located in 14 countries worldwide.

As of October 2018, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand produces the following 15 models: BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X1 and BMW X5. For BMW Motorrad the BMW F 800 R, BMW F 750 GS, BMW F 850 GS, BMW R 1200 GS, BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW S 1000 R, BMW S 1000 RR and BMW S 1000 XR are also locally assembled at the plant. In addition, BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand now assembles four BMW plug-in hybrid models; BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW X5 xDrive40e and BMW 740Le.

For further information, please contact:
BMW Group Thailand
1-800-269-269
www.bmw.co.th
www.mini.co.th
www.bmw-motorrad.co.th

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