Ford Ranger remains the top light commercial vehicle export from South Africa: “This is a fantastic achievement for our local plants, our employees and the extensive network of suppliers that support our business.” Ford employs around 4,300 people in ... Ford has been using a ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. SAA flight cuts: KZN premier livid over ‘economic sabotage’: SAA are currently undergoing business rescue. All domestic destinations apart from Cape Town and … [Read more...] about Ford Ranger remains the top light commercial vehicle export from South Africa – Port Elizabeth Business News
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We help build Ford Ranger engines in Port Elizabeth – Port Elizabeth Business News
We help build Ford Ranger engines in Port Elizabeth: These thoughts of job security swirled in my mind recently when I and a couple of other automotive journalists joined Ford Motors SA’s engine building workforce at the company’s Struandale engine ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Trial of controversial Pastor Omotoso to resume next Monday: The trial of Pastor Timothy Omotoso and two co-accused in the Port Elizabeth High Court has been postponed until Monday next week. … [Read more...] about We help build Ford Ranger engines in Port Elizabeth – Port Elizabeth Business News
Local Manufasturer’s State-of-the Art Production Processes and Technology
The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth assembles the new-generation 2.0 Bi-Turbo and 2.0 Single Turbo engines for selected Ranger and Everest models The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth is home to two engine programmes currently, the latest and most advanced being the new-generation 157kW/500Nm 2.0 Bi-Turbo and 132kW/420Nm 2.0 Single Turbo engines that power the locally assembled Ford Ranger Raptor, as well as selected Ranger and Everest models. The introduction … [Read more...] about Local Manufasturer’s State-of-the Art Production Processes and Technology
Almost 37-million catalytic converters produced over the past 25 years
Ford Motor Company of SA is contracted to supply more than 1.8-million catalytic converters annually for local vehicle assembly and export markets PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is one of South Africa's top vehicle exporters and the leader in the pickup segment, with the locally assembled Ford Ranger exported to over 100 global markets. It is also a significant supplier of components to Ford manufacturing plants internationally by managing the … [Read more...] about Almost 37-million catalytic converters produced over the past 25 years
Locally-assembled Bakkie is top-selling pickup in Europe
Nearly 7 000 Rangers shipped from Port Elizabeth to Europe since April 2019 Local production of the Ford Ranger continues to make a significant impact on the South African economy. Overall, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa contributes over 1 percent to the country's GDP and tops the country's light commercial vehicle exports, with Rangers exported from Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria to more than 100 global markets. "Since we began building the current-generation Ranger in … [Read more...] about Locally-assembled Bakkie is top-selling pickup in Europe
African Penguin populations in the wild have declined by 95 per cent
At the current rate of decline, African Penguins in the wild could be extinct within the next 20 years The Ford Wildlife Foundation will provide the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds with a 4x4 Ranger Double Cab, so project teams can carry out crucial work in remote locations with challenging terrain. On 19 February, as part of a two-day business and media event hosted by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) at its Struandale Engine Plant in Port … [Read more...] about African Penguin populations in the wild have declined by 95 per cent
Farmers get disaster relief assistance due to devastating drought
ord, farmers Through the Ford Fund grant and a fund-raising initiative hosted by Eastern Cape Motors Ford William Moffett, almost R530 000 has been donated to help local farmers The current drought - now in its sixth year - is one of the most severe droughts on record - impacting over 2 000 commercial farmers in the Eastern Cape. Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, is supporting the drought relief efforts for Eastern Cape farmers with a grant of $20 000 … [Read more...] about Farmers get disaster relief assistance due to devastating drought
Water From Air Project Receives Stars of Africa Award
The American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa (AmCham) has presented a Silver 'Stars of Africa' award in the Health and Wellness category to Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) for its innovative mobile water generation project launched in conjunction with World Vision SA. With the innovative Watergen water-from-air mobile unit the team from World Vision South Africa is able to provide clean and safe drinking water to communities affected by drought. The primary focus for this … [Read more...] about Water From Air Project Receives Stars of Africa Award
Ford v Ferrari movie cars to be recreated for fans – Port Elizabeth Business News
Ford v Ferrari movie cars to be recreated for fans: Superformance LLC is a distributor for complete "Rolling Chassis" replica and continuation race cars of the 1960's supplied by Port Elizabeth based High-Tech Automotive, the world's largest specialty ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. 5 things we learned from England’s third Test win over South Africa: England took an unassailable 2-1 lead over South Africa with victory in the third Test at Port Elizabeth. Here, the PA news … [Read more...] about Ford v Ferrari movie cars to be recreated for fans – Port Elizabeth Business News
New Car Smell? How about Freshly Roasted Coffee?
Ford Motor Company and McDonald's USA will soon be giving vehicles a caffeine boost by using part of a familiar staple in the morning routine, coffee beans, in vehicle parts such as headlamp housing. Every year, millions of pounds of coffee chaff - the dried skin of the bean - naturally comes off during the roasting process. Together, Ford and McDonald's can provide an innovative new home to a significant portion of that material. The companies found that chaff can be converted into a durable … [Read more...] about New Car Smell? How about Freshly Roasted Coffee?
Ford commits to grow its business in South Africa, create more jobs – Port Elizabeth Business News
Ford commits to grow its business in South Africa, create more jobs: We are committed to growing our business, supporting the industry ... than R11 billion in our local operations since 2009 – here at the Silverton vehicle plant and at the Struandale Engine Plant in ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Chiefs coach Middendorp reveals how scouts found striker Samir Nurkovi?: They have a five-point lead over second-placed Sundowns, with a chance to extend the gap when they visit … [Read more...] about Ford commits to grow its business in South Africa, create more jobs – Port Elizabeth Business News
Guess who Recycles 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year for Vehicle Parts
When you discard a plastic bottle, do you ever stop and think about where that plastic ends up? Most would say on the road as litter or discarded in the ocean, however for Ford recycled plastic ends up in its vehicles. Ford Motor Company is helping to play a major role in promoting environmentally friendly auto parts, and one way it is doing this is by using recycled plastic bottles for underbody shields on all cars and SUVs. "The underbody shield is a large part, and for a part that big, … [Read more...] about Guess who Recycles 1.2 Billion Plastic Bottles Every Year for Vehicle Parts
Big Wins for Local Engine Plant
Ford's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth has emerged victorious once again at the annual Exporters Eastern Cape awards ceremony, earning two category wins and a merit award. The Exporter of the Year gala banquet, which was held at The Boardwalk Convention Centre on Friday 16 August, saw Ford receive the coveted IDC Job Creation Award for the exporter that created the most sustainable jobs within their business in the last financial year. Additionally, the Struandale Engine Plant … [Read more...] about Big Wins for Local Engine Plant
1958 Ford Anglia & Prefect – Port Elizabeth
This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. 1958 Ford Anglia & Prefect (South Africa) Image by IFHP97 1958 Anglia and Prefect ad from South Africa. These cars were assembled locally at Port Elizabeth and I note that the Anglia carries the 1954-57 style grille. . This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port … [Read more...] about 1958 Ford Anglia & Prefect – Port Elizabeth
R3-billion Investment at work
Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has emerged from a comprehensive investment and production expansion programme ready to meet the demands of a growing export-driven business in South Africa. An investment of R3-billion announced in 2017 opened up new potential for Ford's Silverton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Pretoria and the Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth. The Silverton plant now has installed capacity to produce up to 168 000 Rangers … [Read more...] about R3-billion Investment at work
