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Bentley Motors Halts Production Until April 20 Due To Coronavirus Crisis
Bentley Motors has suspended production from its manufacturing plant at Crewe, UK. The production will be suspended until April 20 due to the Coronavirus crisis.
Bentley has taken this decision amidst the accelerated rate of infection by Coronavirus and the restrictions applied to follow social distancing. The decision will result in the interruptions of the supply chain, and a significant decline in demand on some automotive markets. However, the decision also ensures the safekeeping of the company's employees, their families and communities.
The core business functions of the company will continue throughout the shutdown with employees working remotely across the globe. The top-management have reviewed the possibilities of working from home, with the company launching its largest-ever program of remote working.
Adrian
Hallmark,
Chairman
and
CEO
of
Bentley
Motors,
said,
"The
well-being
of
our
colleagues
is
our
number
one
priority
and
although
this
was
a
difficult
decision
to
take,
and
doesn't
change
our
strategic
direction,
it
was
necessary
to
protect
them
as
best
we
can
during
these
unprecedented
times.
This
will
inevitably
have
an
impact
on
our
deliveries
to
customers,
and
we
apologise
for
the
inconvenience
this
causes,
however,
we
are
working
hard
to
minimize
this
disruption.
Our
thoughts
continue
to
go
out
to
all
those
affected
around
the
world
throughout
this
very
sad
and
difficult
time
for
so
many
people."
Bentley has also taken other safety measures to avoid spreading of the virus. These include a change in the operations at the company canteen, and shops, introducing safe behaviours without any contact, and closing the company gym facilities as well. Also, all meetings will be held online, and all major events have been postponed or cancelled. The company has also instructed to halt all business trips including other countries and trips between locations.
In other news, Volkswagen has also halted their European operations across various countries in the continent. There are many jobs at stake in the Auto Sector due to the current crisis — here are more details.
Thoughts About The Bentley Motors Halts Production Until April 20 Due To Coronavirus Crisis
Auto manufactures across the globe are taking serious measures ensuring the safety and wellbeing of their employees. Bentley Motors is one of the oldest automakers in the industry and it has taken this bold step and to help stop the current virus crisis. There would be a significant slowdown in operation and sales of vehicles across the globe due to the pandemic. However, these measures are necessary measures taken by manufacturers to prevent further spreading of the virus.