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Ford Motor Company today showcased the modernization of its Thailand manufacturing operations with a US$900 million (THB 28 billion) investment in new technologies and systems, the company\u2019s largest-ever single investment in Thailand. Part of the Ford+ plan for growth and value creation, the investment supports production of the next-gen Ranger pickup truck and Everest SUV.<\/p>\n
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The investment \u2013 Ford\u2019s largest single outlay in Thailand brings Ford\u2019s cumulative investments in the country to more than $3.4 billion (THB 100 billion) over 25 years. The modernization program bolsters Thailand\u2019s role as a global production and export base for Ford, through its wholly-owned Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) and joint-venture AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) truck plant.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is an important milestone to build on our quarter- century of commitment to producing vehicles Thailand, enabling us to further modernize and upgrade our local operations, and support production for the exciting upcoming launch of the next-gen Ranger, one of Ford\u2019s highest volume and most successful vehicles anywhere in the world, and the next-gen Everest SUV,\u201d said Ms.Yukontorn \u2018Vickie\u2019 Wisadkosin, president, Ford ASEAN and Asia Pacific Distributors Markets.<\/p>\n
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Driving a Promising Future<\/p>\n
The investment underscores Ford\u2019s ongoing commitment to deliver world-class quality vehicles to customers in Thailand and around the world, while driving opportunities for local industry growth.<\/p>\n
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The addition of a second shift at FTM adds up to 1,250 incremental jobs, increasing Ford\u2019s local workforce to more than 9,000 employees.<\/p>\n
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Ford also provided opportunities for its local supply chain partners with more than $400 million (THB 13 billion) invested in the supply chain network to localize and enhance the quality of vehicle parts and design related tools, creating approximately 250 incremental jobs.<\/p>\n
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Modernizing Everywhere<\/p>\n
The overall investment brings Ford\u2019s manufacturing facilities in Thailand in line with the latest global efficiency, flexibility, and quality processes, through extensive upgrades and new state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and accompanying training for Ford employees and suppliers.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis investment is a key enabler to help us deliver Ford+, our company strategy to help us deliver must-have, world-class quality vehicles that our customers love,\u201d said Andrea Cavallaro, operations director, International Markets Group and South America.<\/p>\n
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The company is almost doubling the number of robots at both FTM and AAT, with the addition of 356 state-of-the-art robots at the body shop and paint shop. This brings the level of automation at the body shop at FTM and AAT from 34 percent to 80 percent and 69 percent, respectively. Ford\u2019s manufacturing workforce will work seamlessly with high-tech equipment and tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality and continue to improve overall customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n
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As part of the investment, Ford is the first auto manufacturer to implement ScanBox technology in Southeast Asia. This latest surface scan capability improves the time used to accurately measure the whole vehicle by five times during the assembly process, helping Ford to increase efficiency in problem solving for better quality control.<\/p>\n
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In addition, FTM and AAT are making significant efforts to support environmentally friendly initiatives, including using renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions, and practicing zero waste to landfill.<\/p>\n
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Creating Must-Have Products and Services<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud of our 25 years of heritage in Thailand, and as we look ahead to the next 25, we remain relentlessly focused on delighting our customers with products and services they love,\u201d Wisadkosin said. \u201cToday\u2019s investment announcement is a key part of Ford\u2019s exciting journey in Thailand. We are all so pumped about producing the next-gen Ranger and Everest, as well as continuing to revolutionize the market every time we launch new products and service.\u201d<\/p>\n
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