KUKA and Ford Otosan in Turkey have signed a new framework contract for supplying more than 700 robots for Ford’s next generation electrical and connected commercial vehicle projects in Ford’s plants in Kocaeli. The contract marks a continuation of the companies’ partnership which has been in place for more than 20 years. The KUKA products and solutions will be used for the production of bodies-in-white and at other various locations over the next few years.Ford Otosan, established in 1959, with its production capacity of 455,000 commercial vehicles and 70,000 engines and 140,000 powertrains by the end of 2020, is the biggest commercial vehicle production center of Ford in Europe. Ford Otosan has achieved 10 consecutive years automotive industry championship and is Turkey’s export champion for 6 years in a row.
KUKA and Ford Otosan in Turkey have signed a new framework contract for supplying more than 700 robots for Ford’s next generation electrical and connected commercial vehicle projects in Ford’s plants in Kocaeli. The contract marks a continuation of the companies’ partnership which has been in place for more than 20 years. The KUKA products and solutions will be used for the production of bodies-in-white and at other various locations over the next few years.Ford Otosan, established in 1959, with its production capacity of 455,000 commercial vehicles and 70,000 engines and 140,000 powertrains by the end of 2020, is the biggest commercial vehicle production center of Ford in Europe. Ford Otosan has achieved 10 consecutive years automotive industry championship and is Turkey’s export champion for 6 years in a row.
