Ford Silverton assembly plant expansion project, South Africa
Name and Location
Ford Silverton assembly plant expansion project, Gauteng, South Africa.
Client
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa.
Project Description
The project involves the expansion of Ford’s Silverton assembly plant, in Pretoria, to produce the new Ford Everest sport utility vehicle (SUV), along with the new Ford Ranger that was launched at the end of 2015.
The plant features state-of-the-art automation using Ford’s global manufacturing processes, and will be equipped to produce 10 000 Everest SUVs a year.
South African-produced models will be sold locally and exported to markets across sub-Saharan Africa.
The investment will enable Ford to increase volumes and expand the Everest range to eight derivatives across a broader price range. It will enable customers across sub-Saharan Africa to choose from two powerful engines equipped with robust six-speed automatic or manual transmissions.
The all-new Ford Everest is a seven-seat SUV, featuring body-on-frame construction, intelligent four-wheel drive and an Advanced Terrain Management System to help navigate challenging terrain with ease.
Value
R2.5-billion.
Duration
Production of the new range will start in third quarter of 2016, with the first units expected to come to market in the fourth quarter.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, Alisea Chetty, tel +2712 842 2707 or email achetty2@ford.com.
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