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Ford India has revealed that its proposed small cars will come with 1.2 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel engines, which will be confirming to the requirements mentioned by India’s government.
The proposed small car will have 85% local content.
"We are negotiating with Tata Steel for getting better price for the steel, given our increased volumes," Michael Boneham, president and MD of the Ford India, told reporters.
The steel blankets had been imported by the company from Thailand, where it has its sister concern.
The vendor base has been increased to 180. According to him, multiple vendors will be used for purchasing the components. But the critical components will be purchased from a single vendor only.
About 92 robots have been installed, which will ensure the work to be done with more precision and at a faster pace, so that the net output is increased.
When asked about the new painting procedure, the vice president manufacturing Tom S. Chackalackal had revealed that Ford’s Indian plant will be the first to introduce three wet high solid process that gives high gloss finish and in the process save painting overheads.
