P.R.No.426
P.R.No.426
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.426·20 Jul 2026·governance

Ford Global Delegation Meets Chief Minister, Discusses Restarting Production and Expansion in Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay met a high-level Ford Motor Company delegation led by Vice President Mathew Godleweski at the Secretariat, discussing restarting the company's production plans in Tamil Nadu, the expansion of its existing global capability centre, and future manufacturing expansion. Ford operates a global capability centre in Chennai employing 12,000 technology jobs, and recently set up another in Coimbatore. At its Maraimalai Nagar plant, the company plans a Rs.3,250 crore investment to begin engine production, creating 600 jobs. Recalling Ford's 30-year relationship with Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister assured full government cooperation for the upcoming manufacturing project and urged the company to resume and expand production at Maraimalai Nagar. Industries Minister Keerthana Selvi S. and senior Ford and government officials were present.
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Press Release Senior delegation from Ford Motor Company meets the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay A senior delegation led by Thiru. Mathew Godleweski, Vice President of Ford Motor Company, the world-renowned American automobile manufacturer, met and held discussions with the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay, today (20.7.2026) at the Secretariat. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the company's plans to resume its manufacturing operations in Tamil Nadu, the ongoing expansion of its existing Global Capability Centres, and future expansion plans in the manufacturing sector. Ford operates one of its largest Global Capability Centres in Chennai, which has created 12,000 technology jobs. The company has also recently established a Global Capability Centre in Coimbatore. In addition, at its existing manufacturing facility in Maraimalai Nagar, the company is set to commence engine production with an investment of Rs.3,250 crore, creating employment for 600 people. Recalling the 30-year relationship between Ford and Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister assured the delegation that the State Government would extend full cooperation for the company's upcoming manufacturing project. The Hon'ble Chief Minister also requested Ford to resume and expand its production and expansion plans further, so as to make full use of the Maraimalai Nagar manufacturing facility. The meeting was attended by the Hon'ble Minister for Industries, Selvi S. Keerthana, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, Dr. Va. Vijayakumar, IAS, Managing Director and CEO of Guidance Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Deepak Jacob, IAS, Ford's Executive Director Ms. Simonetta Verdi, Ford India Private Limited's Manufacturing Director Thiru. Dheeraj Dixit, Country Director Dr. Sreepad Bhat, and Director Thiru. V. Tharavimala Kumar. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai