Released for Production by General Motors
When General Motors puts a packaging material through evaluation at their International Technical Development Center — specifically the ME Paint & Corrosion Protection department at Adam Opel AG — and the result comes back as “Released for Production Tryout”, that’s about as strong an endorsement as it gets in the American automotive world.
BENZ Packaging supplies the exact VCI film that received this release: Evaluation Report No. 1-5279-E (Internal Reg. 09PT6883), dated July 26, 2013.
What Got Tested and What Passed
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|
| Evaluating Authority | Adam Opel AG — International Technical Development Center |
| Department | ME Paint & Corrosion Protection |
| Report Number | 1-5279-E (09PT6883) |
| GM Specifications Met | B 040 1263 and B 040 2109 |
| Product | VCI Foil “Propaskin VCI” 80 µm |
| Status | Released for Production Tryout ? |
What Are GM Specifications B 040 1263 and B 040 2109?
These are General Motors’ global material specifications for VCI corrosion protection packaging. B 040 1263 covers the core performance requirements for VCI foils, while B 040 2109 addresses additional criteria. Together, they define what GM considers acceptable for protecting metal components across its worldwide manufacturing network — covering Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Buick, and Opel/Vauxhall operations.
Six Global Automotive OEMs. One VCI Film. BENZ.
The GM approval makes BENZ Packaging the only VCI supplier in India with approvals from six of the world’s largest automotive OEMs:
- BMW — TL 8135-0043 (BFSV Report 7499/11)
- Volkswagen — Certificate VW/K-GQZ-L (Unlimited Validity)
- Daimler/Mercedes-Benz — DBL 6994 (ILF Report 150362)
- General Motors — B 040 1263 & B 040 2109 (Report 1-5279-E)
- Volvo Group — Multi-plant production deployment
- Renault-Nissan — RNTBCI direct approval + Renault FDS N°26/25 VCI
No matter who your end customer is, BENZ VCI films have already passed their standards. Get GM-grade VCI films ?
*BENZ Packaging is the authorized manufacturer and supplier of Propagroup S.p.A.’s VCI product range in India. GM Report No. 1-5279-E was issued for Propaskin VCI 80µm. BENZ manufactures under a Certificate of Conformity from Propagroup.