Ford invests R600m in Struandale Engine Plant: Johannesburg- Ford Motor Company today announced an investment of R600-million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). This ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Ford announces R600 million investment in Gqeberha plant: The Ford Motor Company announced an investment of R600 million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - … [Read more...] about Ford invests R600m in Struandale Engine Plant – Port Elizabeth Business News
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Ford invests R600m in Struandale Engine Plant – Port Elizabeth Business News
Ford invests R600m in Struandale Engine Plant: Johannesburg- Ford Motor Company today announced an investment of R600-million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). This ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Ford announces R600 million investment in Gqeberha plant: The Ford Motor Company announced an investment of R600 million in the Struandale Engine Plant in Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - … [Read more...] about Ford invests R600m in Struandale Engine Plant – Port Elizabeth Business News
Ford Expands Engine Assembly Operations at Struandale Engine Plant
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is expanding its operations at the Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth as part of a wide-ranging investment in its two South African plants, announced late last year. "We are delighted to confirm that, as part of the R3-billion investment announced in November 2017, we are expanding both the capability and capacity of the Struandale Engine Plant for our current and future engine programmes," says Jacques Brent, President of Ford Middle East … [Read more...] about Ford Expands Engine Assembly Operations at Struandale Engine Plant
Swift Work by SAPS to Recover Stolen Vehicle
Port Elizabeth: Today the Port Elizabeth SAPS recovered a Chevrolet LDV within hours after it was stolen during a business robbery at a filling station in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. At approximately 07:00 this morning five suspects were involved in a business robbery. The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and the vehicle of the complainant a white Chevrolet LDV. At approximately 14:00 today members that were performing crime prevention duties in Kwazakele recovered the … [Read more...] about Swift Work by SAPS to Recover Stolen Vehicle
Wildlife Habitat Certification for Struandale plant
Port Elizabeth - General Motors South Africa's (GMSA) Struandale plant has received its conservation certification for Invasive Species Control from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). The WHC Conservation Certification program provides a structure for cooperative efforts among management, employees and community members to create, conserve, and restore wildlife habitats on corporate lands. The Struandale plant earned its certification for its efforts in establishing its own framework for … [Read more...] about Wildlife Habitat Certification for Struandale plant
Struandale Staff share in R100 000 prize money
24 October 2016 - BUILDING bridges and connecting with people were the driving force of business performance for almost 40% over target that propelled a Port Elizabeth Caltex service station to being crowned Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer's Dealer of the Year.The performance of the Dealer of the Year, George Motors in Struandale, Port Elizabeth, and almost 100 sister Caltex dealers in the Eastern Cape put the region, operated by Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer (CECM), top in volume growth for the … [Read more...] about Struandale Staff share in R100 000 prize money
Celebrating a quarter million PE Utes
The 250 000th Chevrolet Utility rolled off the production line at the Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth today. The quarter of a millionth unit, a 1.8 Utility SPORT, marks a 17 year production period of one of South Africa's most loved light commercial vehicles. Now in its third generation, the Chevrolet Utility is built with the South African customer in mind, a reliable vehicle for work and leisure. "We are proud of the fact that this is a South African built bakkie. Our Struandale … [Read more...] about Celebrating a quarter million PE Utes
250 000 Engine milestone for local plant
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has reached three important production milestones for the trend-setting Ford Ranger since its launch in 2011. The Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria assembled its 250 000th Ford Ranger in August, marking the success of this popular pick-up that is sold locally and exported to 148 markets around the world. For the Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth, this translates into the 250 000th Duratorq TDCi engine manufactured locally for the Ranger … [Read more...] about 250 000 Engine milestone for local plant
Brand-new inhouse Medical and Wellness Services Centre
The Ford Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth has opened a brand new Medical/Wellness Centre to better serve its employees in terms of overall health and wellness. The multi-faceted new clinic located in the administration block was officially opened by Dr Bernd Kaemmerer, Ford of Europe's Director of Health Service and Shaun Renze, Manager Personnel Services at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA). The launch was hosted by the management team from the Struandale Engine Plant … [Read more...] about Brand-new inhouse Medical and Wellness Services Centre
A Proud Local Legacy Spanning Five Decades
The Ford Struandale Engine Plant celebrates its historic 50th anniversary this year, signalling a proud heritage and an impressive track record spanning five decades of production in Port Elizabeth. The plant officially opened in 1964 in the Struandale industrial area, and has produced over 3-million units covering eight engine platforms to date. "This is an important milestone for Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, as Ford originally started in Port Elizabeth, which was the local … [Read more...] about A Proud Local Legacy Spanning Five Decades
Fords 3 Millionth Engine rolls off Port Elizabeth line
50 years in operation and 3 million engines later - such is the Ford Motor Companies commitment to Port Elizabeth - the Detroit of Africa. FMCSA first opened their engine plant in 1964 and initially only produced engines for the local market. Now the PE plant exports to Asia, North and South America. Engine number 3 000 000 is a 3.2 litre 5-cylinder Duratorq TDCi engine which is destined to power some lucky Ford Ranger owner's vehicle. Here Jim Benintende, President of Ford Motor Company … [Read more...] about Fords 3 Millionth Engine rolls off Port Elizabeth line
100 000th diesel engine leaves Struandale assembly line
The Ford Struandale Engine Plant (SEP) has achieved a significant milestone with the production of its 100 000th new-generation diesel engine. This landmark achievement was reached on October, underscored by continued strong demand for the Duratorq TDCi four and five-cylinder diesel engines used in the Ford Ranger, as well as the impending 2014 launch of the Power Stroke 3,2-litre diesel engine that will be exported to North America for the Ford Transit. "The Struandale Engine Plant has … [Read more...] about 100 000th diesel engine leaves Struandale assembly line
Local engine plant a solid foreign exchange contributor
According to a report from Ward's Auto released last week, the global number of cars exceeded 1.015 billion in 2010. This is a massive market made even more attractive as the 'final automotive frontiers' - China and Africa are being explored. And which companies have had the most sales of their vehicles? The top 5 selling vehicles of all time: Toyota Corolla Ford F-Series Volkswagen Golf Volswagen Beetle Ford Escort (now branded Ford Focus) Fitting perhaps then that Ford … [Read more...] about Local engine plant a solid foreign exchange contributor
Increased North American demand is good news for Struandale plant
The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) announced yesterday that the Ford Struandale Engine Plant will be increasing production capacity of the Duratorq TDCi diesel engine to cater for new demand from the North American market. The locally produced 3,2-litre Duratorq five-cylinder (i5) turbodiesel engine, which was recently introduced in the New Ford Ranger, will be used in the Transit van when it joins Ford's North American product line-up for the first time in 2013 as the 3,2 … [Read more...] about Increased North American demand is good news for Struandale plant
Triumph for Tromf
The Ford Engine Plant in Struandale and its suppliers have once again shown their commitment to improving the lives of surrounding communities with the comprehensive transformation of a shipping container and donation to Triomf Primary School in Salsoneville, Port Elizabeth. The project was initiated by the Struandale Engine Plant as part of the annual Ford Global Week of Caring last year. The container has subsequently undergone a complete makeover to develop it into a comfortable and safe … [Read more...] about Triumph for Tromf
