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Leading Car Detailing Brand 3M Launches its 100th Car CareStore AHMEDABAD, India, October 12, 2017/PRNewswire/ --- Thisnew store is Ahmedabad's third store; offers a wide range ofinnovative exterior and interior car detailing services- Over 300,000 cars detailed since 2011 through franchiseesand brand owned centres3M Car Care, India's single largest organized player in thecar detailing sector announced its 100th store launch inAhmedabad, today, making this the third store in the city. Theinauguration was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Mr.
Ajay Jain, Vice President, Automotive Aftermarkets Division,3M India. The new store, an exclusive outlet spread across1,500 sq. ft. and located opposite Memnagar Fire Station,offers a wide range of car detailing and other differentiatedservices, specifically designed to cater to the personalizedtaste of car owners.
(Logo:http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/582347/3M_Car_Care_Logo.jpg ) (Photo:http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/582348/Ajay_Jain_Nisargh_Shah_3M_Car_Care.jpg )Services offered- Car exterior paint refinement- Interior cleaning- Anti-germ treatment (99% germ elimination)- 3M Paint Protection Films- Car Anti-corrosion treatments- Full Car Wraps & Decals- NoMAD™ Car Mats- Car Wash- DIY range of products3M's focus lies in expanding beyond metro cities and Ahmedabadis an exemplary market, which reflects the aspiration anddemand in such markets.
Being pioneers in organized Car Care business, 3M Indiaenjoys market share of close to 50% in the same segment. Sincethe inception of its first store in 2011 in Bangalore, 3M hasestablished its centres across 32 cities in India. Owing tothe success of their franchising model, the business has grownexponentially and continues to grow around 40% y-o-y.
Commenting at the store opening, Ms. Debarati Sen,Managing Director 3M India Region said, "The occasion of thelaunch of our 100th store is indeed a proud moment and a verysignificant milestone for our Automotive Aftermarkets Divisionin India. 3M Car Care Centres took shape in 2011 as aninnovative concept, which has burgeoned and matured into anundisputed market leader in the detailing sector, keeping upwith changing trends in the industry. In the past 6 years, 3MCar Care Centres have serviced over 3 lakh cars across tier 1and tier 2 cities. We are humbled by the trust and loyaltythat our customers have invested in us." Mr. Ajay Jain, Vice President, Automotive AftermarketsDivision, 3M India said, "The launch of our 100th store is asignificant landmark not only for our Automotive Aftermarketbusiness but also for the entire establishment of 3M India,its partners and customers. Cars remain a subject of pride andaspiration, and we have witnessed a strong appreciation forour services from car owners and their families as it helpstaking care of their prized possession. Given the growinginterest of the car owners in car detailing services, we areextremely delighted to expand our footprint in Ahmedabad, thisbeing our third outlet in the city and fifth in Gujarat,reinstates our commitment to provide the best-in-classexperience for the car owners." 3M's Car Care business today is seen as a trusted partnerfor most OEMs and automotive aftermarket. It has establishedcredibility and achieved maximum recognition from the likes ofToyota, Honda, GM, Tata, Volkswagen, Ford, Mahindra, Renault,Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, etc.
Aimed at offering superior value through the best qualityand service to its consumers, 3M Car Care has an innovativeportfolio of affordable products and services which include: Exterior detailing involves a wide range of services likepaint sealant, power shine, which protects the paint of thecar from environmental damages and restores the shine of thecar. Products like windshield cleaner, wipers, car shampoo,polishes, waxes, tyre dressing, ensure that with the DIY rangeone is able to maintain the showroom look of the car.
Interior detailing services include 3M Nomad™ Car Mats,deep cleaning of the whole interior cabin using specializedtechniques and products such as 3M Interior GermKleen, whichensure 99.9% bacteria removal from 21 different parts of thecar, dry vacuuming interiors, dashboard cleaning, enginecleaning, degreasing and so on.
Anti-rust Treatment is essential to protect not just one'scar underbody but also door panels as rust weakens the body ofa car, causes squeaks, noises and exposes the parts tochipping. Using 3M Underbody and Internal Panel ProtectionTreatment, the car under chassis and doors are insulated,thereby resistant from corrosion, rusting, abrasion, etc.
3M™ Paint Protection Film is a transparent durableUrethane Film specially designed to preserve the beauty andintegrity of automotive finishes. It helps protect a vehicle'spaint finish from scratches, harsh conditions and otherpotential sources of damage on the road viz. stones, sand,road debris and bug acids. 3M™ Paint Protection Film can beapplied on the hood, fenders, bumper or the painted surface ofthe car. It keeps the car looking new and maintains the resalevalue of the car.
Personalization is an all-time favourite affair of carlovers who want their personal mark of stamp on their cars orwant to stand out. 3M offers a range of material solutionsfrom graphic imagery to stylish film finishes to full bodywraps or roof wraps for perfect customization andpersonalization of exterior vehicle bodies. These films areeasily removable and don't affect the OEM original paint,giving one's car the makeover it deserves.
About 3M 3M is the global innovation company that never stopsinventing because we are passionate about making progresspossible. Our people capture the spark of new ideas andtransform them into thousands of ingenious products andpractical applications that help make people's lives better.
With $30.8 billion in sales and operations in more than 70countries, 3M sells more than 55,000 products and employs morethan 88,000 people worldwide who collaborate actively todesign, manufacture and engage in the delivery of innovativeproducts and services.
3M leverages its diverse 46 technology platforms thatcombine in unique and imaginative ways, leading to innovativesolutions for a variety of markets like Industrial,Healthcare, Safety & Graphics, Energy and Consumer. In 2014,3M Company was granted its 100,000th patent in the UnitedStates.
3M in India 3M was established in India in 1988 and has completed morethan 29 years of operations. 3M headquarters is based inBengaluru with branch offices at Mumbai, Gurgaon, Pune,Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. 3M leverages its globalinnovation expertise to develop homegrown solutions thataddress unique needs of diverse customers in the Indianmarket. 3M has invested in Innovation Centers at Bengaluru andGurgaon to boost local product development and itsmanufacturing footprint is spread across Bengaluru, Pune andAhmedabad. From products that improve manufacturing efficiencyand impact improved healthcare delivery to safety markers thathelp increase road visibility, everyday kitchen and home careaids and car care products; today, 3M innovation touchesmillions of Indians - making lives easier and better.
Media Contact:Sharmilee Padhisharmilee.padhi@bm.com+91-9873906441Consulting Associate, Genesis Burson MarstellarSource: 3M IndiaPRNewswireOSS.
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