Ford Otosan’s Kocalei site is one of the most advanced production facilities in the world, producing the highest number of derivatives with the widest range of powertrains. Complexity
Ford Otosan has invested significantly in upgrading automation and digitalisation for its plants in Turkey to produce the Ford Transit commercial vehicle range. The joint venture between Ford and Koç Group has existed since 1997 but since the latest production centre opened at Kocaeli in 2014, volumes have continued to increase to a point that was not originally intended. At the same time, the Transit has become one of the most complex vehicles to manufacture in Ford’s global production network. Read More…
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