The multinational conglomerate, whose brands include Case Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction, adds that the resumption of its manufacturing operations is proceeding according to plan and that it is following all COVID-19 health and safety protocols on a global basis.
CNH Industrial says that employee health and safety and agreements with trade unions are central to this process, to ensure full engagement with the resumption of activities.
On a regional basis, more than 75% of CNH's production sites in Europe and around 60% in North America, in South America and the Rest of the World are already operational. In the case of the latter, when considering joint ventures, it says this proportion approaches 90%.
Priority was given to agricultural and powertrain manufacturing, considered essential industries by governments, and in response to local market demands. These were followed by commercial and speciality vehicle manufacturing, given the importance of the transportation and civil protection sectors at this time, and after that construction equipment production.
The company says it plans to return to full operation at most sites by the end of the month. Modifications may be necessary if local or regional situations deteriorate or in response to specific critical issues, such as end-market conditions and supply chains.
From the beginning of the pandemic, CNH says that it has continuously maintained support and assistance to its sales networks and global spare parts and components supply. Almost all of its 45 logistics hubs are operational, with the majority running at full capacity.
"Today some 24,000 company employees can work from home, and around half are operational," CNH Industrial said in a statement. "Where available, the company, in agreement with trade unions, is leveraging employee salary support measures.
