Ford Otosan factory in Romania heads toward 250,000 units produced in 2024
<p>The Ford Otosan plant in Craiova, Romania, reached its highest-ever monthly production in October, assembling over 27,600 vehicles, according to data from the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACAROM). This marks a milestone for the facility, which has seen rapid growth in production volumes.</p>

<p>In the first ten months of 2024, the plant produced 207,162 vehicles, surpassing the annual threshold of 200,000 units for the first time, <a href="https://www.zf.ro/auto/o-veste-buna-din-piata-auto-romaneasca-uzina-ford-otosan-de-la-22572315?mc_cid=5d90566cc2&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ziarul Financiar</a> reported. This is a significant increase from 2023 when it assembled 190,000 units over the entire year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the current pace, Ford Otosan is on track to achieve a total of 250,000 vehicles in 2024.</p>

<p>The Craiova facility also recorded a capacity utilisation rate of 90% in the first half of the year - the highest across Ford Otosan's portfolio.</p>

<p>Ford Otosan President Firat Elhuseyni highlighted efforts to enhance local integration by increasing the number of suppliers near the plant. In 2020, the facility relied on 50 suppliers in Romania, a figure that has since grown to 60.</p>

<p>The company plans to further capitalise on Craiova's capabilities with the launch of electric versions of the Puma, Transit, and Tourneo Courier, alongside assembling batteries for these models.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

<p><em>(Photo source: Ford Otosan Romania on LinkedIn)</em></p>