[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]New Holland Fiat India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of CNH Global NV, has completed five million consecutive hours worked without a single lost time incident at its New Holland manufacturing base in Greater Noida, setting a new record in safety excellence as the first plant in CNH to reach such a milestone. The five million hours represent around 600 days of work over the past two years.

In recognition of this achievement, a special certificate signed by Richard Tobin, Chief Operating Officer of Fiat Industrial and CEO and President of CNH, and Franco Fusignani, New Holland Agriculture Brand Leader and Fiat Industrial COO of the Asia Pacific region, was presented today during an official ceremony held at the Greater Noida facility that was attended by all employees.

Rakesh Malhotra, Head of New Holland Fiat India operations, said, “We have reached an important milestone. This accomplishment will encourage us to continue to look for improvements and drive us forward as we strive to achieve our growth objectives responsibly and safely. We believe that putting the safety of workers first is the hallmark of a true industry leader. New Holland Fiat India‘s outstanding safety record is proof of the high standards that have been set. This has been possible with the engagement of all our employees and with the company’s commitment to meeting the most stringent international quality and safety standards.”