Tata Motors inaugurates state-of-the-art vehicle scrapping facility in Bhubaneswar

The cutting-edge facility is purpose-built for dismantling end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles across all brands and has an annual capacity of 10,000 vehicles per annum.

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Tata Motors inaugurates state-of-the-art vehicle scrapping facility in Bhubaneswar

Tata Motors today inaugurated its second Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re - Recycle with Respect’, this advanced facility was inaugurated by Smt Tukuni Sahu,  Minister of Water Resources, Commerce & Transport, Government of Odisha. 

The state-of-the-art facility uses environmentally friendly processes and has the capacity to disassemble 10,000 end-of-life vehicles safely and sustainably each year. The RVSF is developed and operated by Tata Motors’ partner Empreo Premium to scrap end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands. This launch follows the launch of the first facility in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and marks another significant milestone for the company's sustainable initiatives.

The cutting-edge facility is purpose-built for dismantling end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles across all brands, with a focus on employing environmentally friendly practices. A fully digital facility, all operations are seamless and paperless. Additionally, there are dedicated stations for the safe dismantling of various components, including tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids and gases.

Every vehicle undergoes a meticulous documentation and dismantling process specifically designed to meet the requirements of passenger and commercial vehicles. By doing so, the dismantling process ensures maximum attention to detail, guaranteeing the safe disposal of all components. 

Commenting on the launch,  Rajesh Kaul, Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors, said, "At Tata Motors, we are committed to drive sustainable, eco-friendly mobility solutions and complete lifecycle management. As we inaugurate our latest RVSF in Odisha, we embark on a transformative journey towards responsible end-of-life vehicle scrapping in the state. By implementing globally benchmarked recycling processes that hosts modern equipment for safe and sustainable vehicle scrapping, we aim to extract the utmost value from scrap materials and minimise waste for a brighter future. We extend our appreciation to the extraordinary efforts of the Government of Odisha for making this project a reality. These decentralised facilities will benefit our customers, foster economic growth, generate employment opportunities and fulfil the need of eco-friendly vehicle scrapping.” 

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