Following the disruption of wire harness deliveries from Ukraine, BMW has halted production in its European operations. The iX electric SUV’s manufacturing process in Dingolfing is displayed.
Germany — Due to the interruption of essential component deliveries caused by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, BMW is being forced to cease manufacturing of BMW and Mini vehicles in its German and other European plants.
Next week, vehicle production at the BMW facilities in Munich and Dingolfing, both in Germany, as well as at the Mini facility in Oxford, England, will be suspended.
BMW’s Steyr, Austria, engine factory will likewise stop producing engines.
“The production of the country’s supplier business is being greatly impacted by the situation in Ukraine. Multiple BMW plants will experience further production adjustments and disruptions as a result of the production stoppages that occur “The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung was informed by a company spokesman.
At BMW’s factories in Leipzig and Regensburg, both in Germany, shift adjustments will also be required, the official informed the publication. One of the two shifts in Leipzig will be canceled. Production will only be available during one shift in Regensburg.
Because they employ alternative suppliers, BMW’s plants in China, Mexico, and the United States are not affected, a representative for the company told the Sueddeutsche newspaper.
The Ukraine conflict is having an impact on practically all of the automaker’s European output as a result of the stoppages.
Similar to other automakers affected by the supply disruption, such as Stellantis and Volkwagen, BMW has organized a crisis team.
According to a BMW official who talked to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, specialized departments are in close contact with suppliers to obtain supplies through alternative production sites and to restore production as soon as feasible.
The halts were brought on by the disruption of wire harness deliveries that BMW sources from western Ukraine. The electrical systems of a car rely heavily on the harnesses.
German cable manufacturer Leoni, which operates two operations in Ukraine and employs over 7,000 people, announced that it is stepping up efforts to increase capacity at other sites in an effort to assist offset the disruption in Ukraine while putting the wellbeing of its workers first.
A spokeswoman for Leoni stated in a statement that “logistics in and out of Ukraine are a particular problem, especially because of the partially chaotic situation at the border crossings with the EU.”
According to the German auto lobby group VDA, 49 production facilities are maintained by German automobile businesses and suppliers in Russia and Ukraine.
BMW also announced that it will stop producing cars in Russia and that it had stopped exporting vehicles there.
At a plant in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad that BMW has run with local partner Avtotor for more than 20 years, around 12,000 automobiles were manufactured there last year.
According to the Moscow-based AEB industry group, the number of BMW brand vehicles sold in Russia increased by 10% to 46,802 last year.
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For the next two weeks, the Mini won’t be produced in the Oxford, England, BMW facility.
Germany — Next week, a company spokeswoman announced that BMW will gradually resume manufacturing at its Munich and Dingolfing operations in Germany.
This week’s early production stoppage was brought on by supply chain problems brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The business said that Mini production at BMW’s Oxford, England, facility would be halted for a period of two weeks.
Other factories in Germany and the rest of Europe were running normally, but the manufacturer predicted more disruptions because of the continued chip shortages in addition to the Ukraine issue.
Due to the shutdown of suppliers in western Ukraine as a result of Russia’s invasion, European automakers such as Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi are unable to find essential wire harnesses. This has forced them to reduce output.
BMW closes its facility for more than a month to get ready for the manufacturing of its i4 electric car.
In order to get ready for the manufacturing of its upcoming electric vehicle, the BMW i4, BMW said today that it will close its Munich facility for more than a month.
It’s normal for manufacturers to schedule production shutdowns in order to modernize production lines, but the length of BMW’s announcement today surprised me.
“This summer, the BMW Group Plant in Munich will halt vehicle production for six weeks as it gears up to produce the all-electric BMW i4. Between the end of the late shift on July 23 and the beginning of the early shift on September 7, no automobiles will be made. Before the fully electric BMW i4 enters standard production next year, Plant Munich will use this production pause to carry out a number of structural and remodeling changes.”
BMW presently manufactures the 3 Series in its Munich facility, where 7,800 people work.
The automaker’s inventory will be significantly impacted by the 6 week facility closure.
Built on BMW’s future fifth-generation electric drivetrain is the BMW i4. BMW is expected to be able to create all-electric, hybrid, and diesel/petrol vehicles on the same assembly line thanks to the technology.
Regarding the renovation in Munich, Plant Director Robert Engelhorn stated:
“Our Munich facility is being prepared for the future. Once remodeling is complete, we will be able to manufacture the completely electric BMW i4 on the same line along with vehicles with diesel, gasoline, and hybrid drivetrains. As a result, we will be able to adapt quickly to customer demand.”
It will be difficult, according to the director:
“Any remodeling and installation efforts at Plant Munich are extremely difficult due to the confined structures. Within six weeks, outdated systems must be removed from confined places, and new ones must be installed and put into operation. This requires careful preparation and a lot of imagination,”
Prior to the beginning of manufacturing next year, the BMW i4 was unveiled earlier this year.
According to BMW, the electric vehicle will be able to travel 600 kilometers (373 miles) on an 80 kWh battery. They are referring to the WLTP range, however the actual range in practice will probably be closer to 300–320 miles on a single charge.
The electric motor created for the BMW i4 “delivers a maximum power of roughly 390kW/530hp,” according to the company.
On May 4, BMW will resume production.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, BMW temporarily closed its Greer manufacturing site from March 29 to at least April 12.
The company had originally intended to stop producing on April 3, but it will now start the shutdown early.
The corporation stated in a statement on March 25 that “Shelter in place orders in specific states have affected the supply chain sooner than anticipated.” “We will continue to constantly evaluate the current situation and revise our preparations as necessary.
The business declared in a statement on March 20 that going ahead it will concentrate on a “flexible strategy.”
The statement read, “The health and protection of our associates is our primary priority. “At the same time, the global demand for cars is significantly impacted by the [coronavirus] pandemic’s fast development. BMW Manufacturing adopts a flexible strategy and modifies our production quantities as necessary.
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BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg will halt operations from April 3 to April 19 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Days prior to the announcement, the “Big 3” Detroit automakers (GM, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)) also decided to implement a partial closure due to concerns about the potential for infection.
The health and safety of our employees are our top priorities, said BMW spokeswoman Sky Foster in an email. “At the same time, the corona pandemic’s rapid growth is significantly affecting the world’s desire for automobiles.”