The DAF plants in Eindhoven (Netherlands), Westerlo (Belgium) and Leyland (UK) had to close for about four weeks due to the corona virus but production has now restarted. Earlier this week, the first DAF truck rolled off the line again.
DAF has used the past few weeks to adjust the factories in terms of hygiene and social distancing. All workstations have been scrutinised after which operations have been split up, routes adjusted and work schedules revamped, among other things. Everywhere, it is ensured that 1.5 metres can be kept away from each other and that there is sufficient cleaning equipment. Production workers also wear mouth caps as a precaution. "I am proud of the creativity and commitment of our employees. We can again provide our customers with the best trucks on the market," DAF chief executive officer Harry Wolters said in a press release.
Production volume still low
"It's not about getting numbers now," he continued. "The safety of DAF and Leyland Trucks employees comes first. That's why the production volume is still relatively low. We only switch up when it is justified. It feels good for all of us that we can deliver trucks again because transport plays a vital role in keeping society running smoothly."
For this reason, DAF, together with its extensive dealer network, has maximised its own service and parts supply towards its customers in recent weeks. Thus, all workshops remained open and DAF's emergency service was available 24 hours a day. And that, of course, remains the case. "Service is in our DNA; we will always support our customers in the best possible way. All DAF employees realise better than anyone else that without transport everything comes to a standstill."
Source + photo: DAF.
