VW's first pickup. EGR's global development programme.
When Volkswagen entered the pickup segment for the first time, they needed an accessory partner with both the engineering capability and global reach to support a worldwide programme. EGR was selected following a global evaluation - a process that included EGR's Australian manufacturing facility being assessed for OEM process standards.
First pickup. Global launch. One accessory partner.
Volkswagen's entry into the pickup segment was their first - which meant the accessory programme had to launch alongside the vehicle, globally, with no internal reference points to draw from.
They needed an accessory partner with both the engineering capability and the global reach to support a worldwide programme. EGR was selected following a global evaluation - a process that included EGR's Australian manufacturing facility being assessed for OEM process standards.
Full product suite.
The development programme was run jointly between EGR Australia and EGR UK, covering thermoform products, ISD products, sports bars, side steps, running boards, cabin guards, soft and hard tonneau covers.
Class-A thermoformed exterior and tray accessories.
Sports bars, side steps, running boards and cabin guards.
Both soft and hard tonneau cover programmes.
Production and supply networked across EGR Australia and EGR UK to match VW's regional launch.
Joint development across two EGR regions.
A global VW programme needed a global EGR response. The development was run jointly across EGR Australia and EGR UK, with full integration into VW's OEM portal and electronic data systems.
EGR's Australian facility audited for OEM process standards as part of VW's partner selection.
Engineering and programme management split across EGR Australia and EGR UK to match the vehicle's global launch regions.
Thermoform, ISD, sports bars, side steps, running boards, cabin guards, soft and hard tonneau covers developed in parallel.
Full integration into VW's OEM portal and electronic data interchange systems.
Production and warehousing positioned to match VW's regional vehicle distribution.
Audited as an OEM supplier.
EGR's selection followed a full OEM-grade evaluation, including a factory audit at EGR's Australian manufacturing facility - the same standard VW applies to its own production partners.
EGR's manufacturing facility audited against VW's OEM supplier process standards.
Programme run jointly across EGR Australia and EGR UK.
Production and warehousing positioned to match VW's global launch.
Full electronic data interchange and OEM portal integration.
From audit to launch.
Programme phases.
EGR's Australian facility audited against VW's OEM supplier process standards.
EGR appointed as accessory development partner for VW's first pickup, globally.
Engineering and programme management split across two EGR regions to match the vehicle's global launch.
Full integration into VW's OEM portal and electronic data interchange systems.
Programme launches alongside vehicle SOP. Multi-region supply network active.
An OEM-grade partner from day one.
Outcomes from the programme.
Programme photography.
It's so nice to go into a real factory that has OEM process controls.
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