Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in Response to Coronavirus
23 Março 2020 - 7:45AM
Business Wire
- Vehicle and engine temporary production suspension began at
Ford’s International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites
Saturday, March 21
- Production suspensions will vary market by market; expected to
last a number of weeks depending on pandemic situation, national
restrictions, supplier constraints and dealer stock
requirements
- Ford continues to prioritize the safety of its employees and
reducing the risk of spreading the coronavirus, while taking
necessary actions to protect the health and viability of Ford’s
global business
Ford Motor Company is temporarily suspending vehicle and engine
production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing
sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus.
The IMG production suspensions began Saturday, March 21, and
will continue for several weeks depending on the pandemic
situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints and dealer
stock requirements.
“The health and safety of our employees, dealers, customers,
partners and communities is our highest priority,” said Mark
Ovenden, president, International Markets Group. “We are continuing
to act in real time and taking added safety measures by temporarily
halting production at our manufacturing sites in the international
markets.”
While Ford will continue to monitor the situation, the company
is adjusting its original IMG production schedule and will
temporarily suspend production market-by-market. The last working
day per market is as follows:
- March 21: India -- Chennai Vehicle Assembly Plant,
Sanand Vehicle Assembly Plant, Sanand Engine Plant and Chennai
Engine Plant.
- March 26: Vietnam -- Ford Vietnam Limited Haiduong
Assembly Plant.
- March 27: Thailand -- Ford Motor Company (Thailand)
Limited.
- March 27: South Africa – Silverton Assembly Plant
(Pretoria) and Struandale Engine Plant (Port Elizabeth).
The measures announced today follow actions previously announced
by Ford, including the temporary suspension of vehicle and engine
production in North America, Europe and South America. Ford also is
requiring employees to work remotely unless they are performing a
business-critical job that requires being onsite. The company’s
working remotely policy will continue until further notice in a
continued effort to help contain the virus. Precautionary measures
are being taken to protect the safety of the small number of
employees who are unable to work from home.
“In these extraordinary times, we must come together to put our
people first,” Ovenden said. “We will continue working across our
region to explore additional protocols and procedures to help
prevent the spread of the virus and define new work practices to
lessen its effects wherever we can.”
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn,
Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a
full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford
Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in
electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving
services; and connected services. Ford employs approximately
190,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its
products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit
www.corporate.ford.com.
About Ford International Markets Group
Ford Motor Company’s International Markets Group (IMG) is Ford’s
newest and most diverse business unit, spanning 100 emerged and
emerging markets. IMG is focused on four key strategic priorities,
including driving the continued success of its flagship vehicle,
the Ford Ranger pickup truck; implementing and driving a
world-class export model as a core part of the business; delivering
affordable vehicles through partnerships as a key to future growth;
and providing unmatched aftersales support to drive customer
satisfaction and loyalty.
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