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View all search resultsFord eyes local factory in Indonesia
Ford is exploring the possibility of building a local assembly plant in West Java with operations expected to begin in 2027.
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Jakarta, November 22, 2024, RMA Indonesia took center stage at Jakarta Auto Week. (RMA Group/RMA Group)
American automaker Ford is exploring the possibility of building a local assembly facility in Indonesia.
Roelof Lamberts, regional director of RMA Indonesia, the authorized distributor of Ford vehicles, said construction work on a plant could begin within two years and the factory could be operational in 2027.
“Yes, I’ve mentioned before that we are ready to invest in Indonesia. This includes expanding our dealer network, which shows how confident and optimistic we are about Ford’s potential in this market,” Lamberts said in South Jakarta on Tuesday, as quoted by Bisnis.
He added that Ford’s plan to localize production aligned with the company’s ambition to expand its vehicle line-up in the Indonesian market and to increase investment in the country.
“Since we plan to introduce more vehicle models in the future, we are currently studying the possibility of local assembly in Indonesia,” he explained.
“I hope we won’t have to wait too long. My ambition is to make local assembly happen sooner,” he said.
Lamberts also suggested that the proposed plant could be located in West Java, though details remain under discussion as the plan has only reached the assessment stage.
