The coronavirus pandemic caused many car manufacturers to shut their factories in order to help prevent the spread of this disease. Over the past week these car brands have been slowly building up capacity once again while adapting to new strict hygiene methods. Ferrari are already galloping with the Maranello factory finding its new normal.
After the longest factory shutdown of its history, Ferrari are sending the first cars it has completed post-coronavirus to their new owners. Despite the huge disruption this pandemic has caused, the Prancing Horse is already back to full capacity with busy – but protected – production lines. Considering that the Italian marque only reopened four days ago, this is quite the achievement.
A Ferrari Monza SP2 was the first car to be completed, and is now on its way to its new owner in America. It was quickly followed by an 812 GTS Spider and a F8 Tributo heading to Germany and Australia respectively. Ferrari’s factory will be busier than ever with it producing more models and derivatives than before. The long-rumoured Ferrari SUV, a vehicle that’s set to represent a large quantity of sales will eventually join the Italian party.
Ferrari reopened its factory on 8 May 2020 after being closed since 16 March. New healthcare precautions concerning shared space, temperature checks, and increased cleaning have been applied. Employees have also undertaken a new training program to help raise awareness of COVID-19 transmission. Ferrari are also going one step further by introducing voluntary antibody coronavirus testing for its staff.
A Ferrari statement reads: ‘The Company has spared no effort to prepare for this moment by setting up “Back on Track” programme, which reflects the deep commitment to its people first and foremost.’
It’s good to see car manufacturers returning to some form of normality, with Ferrari appearing to lead the way.
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