Ford's Chennai Plant: A Comprehensive Overview
Establishment and Production
Established in 1999, the Chennai Vehicle Engine assembly plant is a significant manufacturing hub for Ford in India.
It produces vehicles primarily for the Indian market, including the Ford EcoSport and Ford.
Expansion and Capacity
With the EcoSport's success, the Chennai plant expanded its capacity to 200,000 units annually.
This growth was part of Ford's plan to introduce eight new vehicles in India by 2015.
Challenges and Transition
Labor Unrest
Ford faced labor protests over severance packages, hindering its efforts to exit India and sell its Chennai plant.
Closure of Operations
Despite plans to sell the plant to JSW Group, Ford ultimately canceled the deal and ceased operations in July 2021.
The Chennai plant's final production unit was an EcoSport, marking the end of Ford's manufacturing presence in India.
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