FORD

Ford Motor Company is an American automaker and the world's third largest automaker based on worldwide vehicle sales. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, the automaker was founded by Henry Ford, and incorporated on June 16, 1903. THE FOUNDING OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY Henry Ford's initial foray into automobile manufacturing was the Detroit Automobile Company, founded in 1899. The company floundered, and in 1901 was reorganized as the Henry Ford Company. Ford had a falling out with his financial backers, and in March 1902 left the company with the rights to his name and 900 dollars. The Henry Ford Company changed their name to Cadillac, brought in Henry M. Leland to manage the operation, and went on to be a successful manufacturer of automobiles. Henry Ford himself turned to an acquaintance, coal dealer Alexander Y. Malcomson, to help finance another automobile company. Malcomson put up the money to start the partnership "Ford and Malcomson" and the pair designed a car and began ordering parts. However, by February 1903, Ford and Malcomson had gone through more money than expected, and the manufacturing firm of John and Horace Dodge, who had made parts for Ford and Malcomson, was demanding payment. Malcomson, constrained by his coal business demands, turned to his uncle John S. Gray, the president of the German-American Savings Bank and a good friend. Malcomson proposed incorporating Ford and Malcomson to bring in new investors, and wanted Gray to join the company, thinking that Gray's name would attract others to invest. Gray was at first uninterested, but Malcomson promised he could withdraw his share at any time, so Gray reluctantly agreed. On the strength of Gray's name, Malcomson recruited other business acquaintances to invest, including local merchants Albert Strelow and Vernon Fry, lawyers John Anderson and Horace Rackham, Charles T. Bennett of the Daisy Air Rifle Company, and his own clerk James Couzens. Malcomson also convinced the Dodges to accept stock in lieu of payment. On June 16, 1903, the Ford Motor Company was incorporated, with 12 investors owning a total of 1000 shares. Ford and Malcomson together retained 51% of the new company in exchange for their earlier investments. When the total stock ownership was tabulated, shares in the company were: Henry Ford (255 shares), Alexander Y. Malcomson (255 shares), John S. Gray (105 shares), John W. Anderson (50 shares), Horace Rackham (50 shares), Horace E. Dodge (50 shares), John F. Dodge (50 shares), Charles T. Bennett (50 shares), Vernon C. Fry (50 shares), Albert Strelow (50 shares), James Couzens (25 shares), and Charles J. Woodall (10 shares) At the first stockholder meeting on June 18, Gray was elected president, Ford vice-president, and James Couzens secretary. Despite Gray's misgivings, Ford Motor Company was immediately profitable, with profits by October 1, 1903 of almost $37,000. A dividend of 10% was paid that October, an additional dividend of 20% at the beginning of 1904, and another 68% in June 1904.

Two dividends of 100% each in June and July 1905 brought the total investor profits to nearly 300% in just over 2 years; 1905 total profits were almost $300,000. However, there were internal frictions in the company that Gray was nominally in charge of. Most of the investors, both Malcomson and Gray included, had their own businesses to attend to; only Ford and Couzens worked full-time at the company. The issue came to a head when the principal stockholders, Ford and Malcomson, quarreled over the future direction of the company. Gray sided with Ford. By early 1906 Malcomson was effectively frozen out of the Ford Motor Company, and in May sold his shares to Henry Ford. John S. Gray died unexpectedly in 1906, and his position as Ford's president was taken over by Ford himself soon afterward.

FORD INDIA
Ford India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of theFord Motor Company in India. Ford India Private Limited's head quarters are located in Chengalpattu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It currently is 6th largest car maker in India after Maruti Suzuki,Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra and Chevrolet. MODELS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ford Endeavour (Launched 2008) Ford Fiesta (Launched 2005) All New Ford Fiesta (Launched 2011) Ford Figo (Launched 2010) Ford Ecosport (Launched 2012)

HISTORY The modern Ford India Private Limited began production in 1996, although the roots trace back to 1907 when the Model A was launched. Its manufacturing facilities are in Maraimalai Nagar nearChennai. Ford India Private Limited began production in 1926, but was shut down in 1954.company is in loss Production began again with the joint venture Mahindra Ford India Limited (MFIL) in October 1995, a 50-50 venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited. Ford Motor Company increased its interest to 72% in March 1998 and renamed the company Ford India Private Limited.[2] KEY PERSONNEL MICHAEL BONEHAM - President and Managing Director, Ford India Michael Boneham is the President and Managing Director at Ford India since June 2008. He reports directly to Joe Hinrichs, President of the Asia Pacific and Africa.

Prior to this position, Michael was the executive director Operations at Ford India, where he has been responsible for Product Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Quality. Michael has more than 24 years experience in the automotive industry, with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Ford's global manufacturing and operations. In his role, Michael is responsible for the successful and ongoing implementation of Ford Motor Companys aggressive expansion plans in India, including setting up a new engine manufacturing facility to support local and export requirements, doubling the capacity of the vehicle assembly facility and launch of new vehicles for the market. Prior to his Ford India posting, Michael served as manufacturing director, Asia Pacific and Africa, based in Ford Motor Company's regional headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was instrumental in driving significant capacity expansion of Ford's operations across the region. He was also responsible for the implementation of an integrated regional Quality Operating system, as well as the Ford Production System, which incorporated Ford's fully integrated manufacturing facilities and operations. Michael has significant experience in launching key new product for the Company and has held a number of senior international manufacturing positions within Ford Motor Company, including plant manager, Powertrain Operations at Ford Australia; General Manager, Vehicle Operations at Land Rover in the UK; and plant manager of Auto Alliance International, a Ford/Mazda joint venture production facility in Michigan, USA. Back To Top SANDIP SANYAL Executive Director - Operations, Ford India, India Sandip Sanyal is the Executive Director, Operations at Ford India since June 2008. Sandip reports to Michael Boneham, President and Managing Director, Ford India. In his previous role, as Vice President, Supply, Sandip was instrumental in developing a strong local supply base and a supply team in India. A large number of joint ventures between global suppliers and leading Indian suppliers were created during this process. Sandip has also played a role in developing business strategy for Ford in Asia Pacific on an overseas assignment at Ford Motor Company in the US. Sandip was also involved in the development of product strategy and a viable plan for localization of the diesel engine critical for success in Indian market. He has been instrumental in rolling out TVM process in Ford India and providing guidance to the TVM team in India. Sandip joined Ford Motor Company in 1996. An Engineering graduate from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), he has also completed a Masters in Business Administration with distinction from XLRI, Jamshedpur. NIGEL E. WARK - Executive Director, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford India

Nigel E. Wark is the Executive Director for Marketing, Sales and Service at Ford India since March 2008. He has overall responsibility for Marketing, Sales and Customer Service Operations in support of Ford India's expected rapid future growth in the market through capacity expansion and a major shift into the high volume segment. Wark reports to Michael Boneham, President & Managing Director of Ford India. Wark has extensive experience in sales, marketing and service and a strong knowledge of the 12 markets comprising Ford's Asia Pacific and Africa (APA) region. Prior to this appointment, Wark served as Executive Director of Sales, APA, based in Bangkok, Thailand and Director of Customer Service Operations (APA). As Director of Customer Service for APA, Wark was responsible for all service strategies and customer loyalty for APA, including Service marketing, Quality Care, input into product development, brand alignment, marketing, service and technical competency, parts supply and logistics, customer satisfaction, training and development, and implementing customer focused synergies for the APA organization. Prior to this, Wark held the position of General Manager Ford Customer Service Division for Ford of Australia.From 1995 to 2000, Wark served as Marketing Sales & Service Director, Ford New Zealand before being promoted to Managing Director after just two years. In these roles, he led a restructuring exercise in the Marketing Sales and Service organization and was instrumental in driving synergies with Ford Credit and Mazda, as well as expansion and increased production from the Alloy Wheel manufacturing operation. Wark began his career with Ford Australia in their South Australian regional office in 1975. After completing an extensive rotation of regional assignments, he moved to the Head Office in Melbourne in 1985. Wark earned a Bachelor of Economics degree from Flinders University in Australia in 1974. KULJIT RANA - Vice President, Finance and Whole time Director, Ford India Kuljit Rana is the Vice President, Finance and Whole time Director at Ford India. He took this position in June 2009 and is responsible for all financial aspects of Ford India. Kuljit reports to Michael Boneham, President and Managing Director, Ford India. Kuljit has extensive experience in Finance having held a range of positions covering diverse aspects of Finance including Product Development, Treasury, Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Profit Analysis and Dealer Operations, both in UK and Germany. In his previous role, as Accounting and Internal Control Director for Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, based in Chennai, he was deeply involved in consolidation of accounting activity and improving overall controls and governance environment in the Asia Pacific & Africa region.

Kuljit has also served as the Finance Director at Ford Retail, a wholly owned Ford dealership operation in Europe comprising of 80+ outlets, retailing 60,000 new and used vehicles a year. As Finance Director, at Ford Retail, Kuljits responsibilities included managing all Finance activities of the Company. Kuljit joined Ford Motor Company in the UK in 1995 as a Junior Manager - Financial Analysis. A Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, he also holds a Masters in Business Administration from Manchester Business School in the UK. VAIRAMANI PANDIYAN - Vice President, Human Resources, Ford India Vairamani Pandiyan is Vice President, Human Resources at Ford India. He took this position in January, 2008. Pandiyan reports to Michael Boneham, President and Managing Director, Ford India. As Vice President Human Resources, Pandiyan is responsible for the human resources practice across Ford organizations in India, including, Ford India [FIPL], the automobile manufacturing business, Ford Business Service Centre [FBSC] - a business process center for Ford's global operations and Ford Information Technology Services [FITS] - the hub for the company's IT and engineering initiatives in India and the Asia Pacific region. Pandiyan also serves as a member of the Board of the FBSC. He represents Ford in India in the HR Council of the Conference Board, and Confederation of Indian Industry, South task force on skill development and employment generation. Pandiyan has over two and half decades of HR experience, having worked in a diverse set of industries steel, chemicals, consumer goods, automobile and HR services. He joined Ford in September 2006. In his HR career, he has worked through the entire spectrum of HR functions, such as labour relations, management development, talent acquisition, compensation and HR information systems. As a keen HR professional, he has addressed many professional gatherings and written popular articles. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy and a Masters in Human Resources Management having specialized in Organisational Behaviour.

All our cars spring to life at Ford's Rs. 1700 crore integrated manufacturing plant at Maraimalai Nagar, 45 kms. from Chennai. The plant, equipped with advanced manufacturing technology from Ford, covers 350 acres, provides employment to about 2,000 people directly and many more thousands indirectly and has a capacity to manufacture upto 100,000 vehicles per annum. Ford is a 6-Sigma company. Every step of every process is planned to perfection.

Step 1: STAMPING Semi-automatic press line moulds blank sheets into various body parts. Thorough checks for perfection in dimensions and surface quality. Step 2: BODY SHOP Entire shell checked with military precision for dimensions. Subjected to stresses to check quality of welding.

Step 3: PAINT SHOP Cutting-edge technology creates a finish that's unaffected by rain or sunshine. Painting so complete that even underside gets full PVC coating for corrosion protection. Baking done to Ford's global paint specifications.

Step 4: T C F Interiors taken care of, before doors and seats come on in Trim zone. In Chassis area, professionals use high power tools to fit in engine, front suspension, bumpers etc. Once nuts and bolts are tightened to perfection, the car gets its wheels. Rolls into final line for remaining parts and filling of fluids. Step 5: QUALITY TESTING Stringent testing ensures every car is at its best, even in trying conditions. All Ford cars complies with Bharat III emission standards, notified by the Government of India.