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Ford Launches New Manufacturing and Engine Plant in

Sanand; Debuts New Ford Figo Aspire

US $1billion state-of-the-art Sanand Vehicle Assembly and Engine Plant officially opens;
Doubles annual installed capacity in India to 610,000 engines & 440,000 vehicles

Ford Figo Aspire to be the first vehicle from plant; Sub-four-metre design backed by quality
manufacturing to redefine expectations in the compact car segment

SANAND, GUJARAT, India, 26 March, 2015 Ford Motor Company today inaugurated its
integrated manufacturing facility including a state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility and a
world-class engine plant in Sanand, Gujarat.
The Ford Figo Aspire, a new sub-four-metre compact sedan, will be the first car to roll-out from
the new plant.
The launch of Fords integrated manufacturing facility was attended by Smt. Anandiben Patel,
Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat in presence of Sh. Saurabhbhai Patel, Minister of Finance
and Sh. Vijaybhai Rupani, Minister of Transport along with senior officials from the government
of Gujarat.
With todays opening of our plant in Sanand, we have taken our growth commitment to a new
high in India, said Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO, who attended the event. We are
doubling our manufacturing capacity in India, creating good jobs and serving our customers
around the world with great products.
Since breaking ground in September 2011, Ford has invested over US$1 billion in the two
facilities in Sanand, which, spread over 460 acres, include stamping, body, paint and assembly
operations for vehicle manufacturing, as well as machining and assembly operations for engine
manufacturing.
The vehicle manufacturing plant in Sanand will have an initial installed annual capacity of
240,000 units, while the engine plant will have an initial installed annual capacity of 270,000
engines. Fords Sanand plant will launch with single shift operations supported by approximately
2500 employees. The plant also will generate employment of more than 7500 across tier I
suppliers and the rest of the value chain.
Redefining Manufacturing Excellence
With some of the worlds best technologies, Ford is stronger than ever to meet the needs of
Indian customers and provide them what they need and aspire for, said Nigel Harris, president
and managing director, Ford India.
Fords Sanand plant redefines manufacturing excellence with its state-of-the-art modern
equipment and advanced technology to deliver quality products.

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The state-of-the-art press shop, for example, will not only ensure that we produce the highest
quality parts, but it will also maintain an exceptionally clean environment for employees with
positive ventilation being deployed.
The paint facility at Sanand will use Fords innovative three-wet paint process that allows three
coats of paint to be applied and dried simultaneously. The energy efficient process significantly
reduces wastage, energy consumption and helps in lowering paint shop carbon-dioxide
emissions by up to 25 percent.
Building a Better World for Our Communities
Building a better world for the communities in which we do business has been a cornerstone to
Fords success around the world. In line with its growth aspirations, Ford remains steadfast in its
commitment.
Even ahead of the Sanand launch, the company has undertaken several projects to support
education, health and sustainability in the local community.
For example, Ford is working to provide safe drinking water to children in kindergartens run by
the government in 70 villages. The company has introduced its Happy Schools program in 10
schools close to the plant, designed to address gaps in academic support, health, nutrition and
infrastructure requirements that restrict schools from imparting holistic education.
Additional benefits for the community will come from our suppliers who have also moved to the
Gujarat area setting up facilities within close proximity to Ford's plant, bringing in additional
investment and creating employment opportunities.
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About Ford in India
Established in 1995, Ford in India manufactures and exports automobiles and engines made at its integrated
manufacturing facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Sanand, Gujarat. Ford current range of award-winning
products in India includes Ford Figo, 2014 Ford Fiesta, Ford Classic, Ford Endeavour and the Ford EcoSport.
Ford Operations in India include Global Business Services, with offices in Chennai, New Delhi and Coimbatore.
Registered as Ford Motor Pvt Ltd. (FMPL) as a legal entity, Global Business Services provide innovative
solutions to nearly every Ford locations around the world in areas of Information Technology, Product
Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Automotive Financing, Material, Planning & Logistics, Marketing Sales
and Service, Analytics, and Purchasing. Ford operations currently employ more than 14,000 hard-working,
dedicated men and women across its operations in India.

For more information, visit www.india.ford.com

Contact:
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