Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd.
St Thomas, ON
Company Overview
As a result of the Auto Pact, The Ford Motor Company began construction of the St. Thomas Assembly Plant in May of 1966. A year and a half later the first car, a Ford Falcon, rolled off the St. Thomas Plant assembly line. A total of 45, 000 cars were manufactured in the first year of production.
Over the years, the St. Thomas plant has undergone a great many expansions, modifications and improvements to increase the level of production and continue their dedication to 'top quality' production and 'zero defects' (plant mottos since operations began). In 1998, the company produced a record 269, 060 cars.
Major plant improvements since 1988 include investments in a state-of-the-art clear-coat enamel painting system; West Bay robotic automation for body build-up; and an In Line Vehicle Sequencing system. More improvements are planned for the next several years, including a major upgrade to the Phosphate, E-Coat and Prime systems in the Paint Area. The plant now covers an impressive 2.3 million square feet and the reputation the plant established at its inception for being a technological front runner has been maintained.
The cars built at the St. Thomas plant - the Crown Victoria nd Grand Marquis - are sold not only to the North American market but to a much larger global community. They are a major contributor of export sales to the Canadian economy. In addition to making their mark as quality luxury cars the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis have become the cars of choice for police departments worldwide and are used by forces as far away as Saudi Arabia and Moscow.
Over it's history, the St. Thomas Assembly Plant has proven its ability to meet challenges of the past. With its modern technology - and traditional pride in workmanship - it is clearly ready to meet the challenges of the future.
Company Information
Physical Address
Hwy 4 S.
St Thomas, ON N5P 3W1
CA
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 2005
St Thomas, ON N5P 3W1
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd.
Number of Employees: 2700
CA
Contacts
Judy Albert
Title: Admistrative Assistant to Plant Manager
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Products
- Automobile Assembly Plant
- Automotive Paint Shop, Body Shop - Using Robots
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
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