Ford OtosanYeniköy Factory, which was redesigned with innovative and efficient solutions in line with its vision of leading the sustainable and technological transformation of the automotive industry. introduced.
Ford Otosan, one of Turkey’s most important companies, gave the following details about this important factory: “Ford Otosan introduced the Yeniköy Factory, which it redesigned with innovative and efficient solutions in line with its vision of leading the sustainable and technological transformation of the automotive industry. Yeniköy Factory, which is part of Turkey’s largest automotive investment worth 2 billion euros, announced in 2021, sets new benchmarks in operational excellence, smart factory applications, efficiency and sustainability. The Factory of the Future features advanced robotics, high levels of automation, data analytics, AI-driven end-to-end management, multi-storey workshops and noise-reducing assembly lines. In addition, Yeniköy redefines sustainability standards in the automotive industry by taking important steps towards energy efficiency and carbon neutrality with innovative technologies such as photovoltaic glass walls and solar tracking systems.”
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Emphasizing that Ford Otosan, the symbol of the deep-rooted partnership between Koç Group and Ford Motor Company, continues to achieve ‘firsts’ and create value with a future-oriented vision since the day it was founded. Koç Holding Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors and Ford Otosan Chairman of the Board of Directors Ali Y. Koç whereas, “As we enter the second century of our Republic, we are putting our Yeniköy factory, which we call the ‘Factory of the Future’, into service by enlarging it approximately four times and further modernizing it. This new generation factory, which we opened on the 100th anniversary of our Republic, represents the beginning of a brand new era in terms of industrial excellence standards.
Our factory will reinforce our position as ‘Europe’s leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturer’. In addition to the huge added value it will directly create, what excites us most is that it will improve our supply ecosystem, thus further increasing the global competitiveness of Turkey’s automotive sub-industry and the Turkish automotive ecosystem and serving beyond our borders. For the brighter future of our Turkey, Koç Group will continue to say ‘If my country exists, so do I’.” said.
Ford Pro Europe General Manager Hans Schep said: “The Yeniköy Plant represents a milestone in our commercial vehicle operations in Europe and an extremely important step in our journey to realize our Ford Pro goals. “We will produce the Transit Custom family, which has led Ford to the commercial vehicle leadership in Europe for eight years, together with its newest and fully electric versions, with the quality, advanced technology and maximum efficiency offered by this special facility.” he said.
The following was also stated about the new factory: Ford Otosan, which sets long-term sustainability targets to transform the automotive ecosystem with the vision of “The Future is Now” and moves step by step towards becoming ‘carbon neutral’, makes a difference with the innovative, environmentally friendly and energy efficient applications it has implemented in its Yeniköy factory. Yeniköy draws attention with its pioneering applications, which are firsts within Ford facilities and in Turkey’s automotive industry.
The ‘Photovoltaic Glass Wall’ installed on the front of the factory, which is a first in the Turkish automotive industry and among Ford factories, meets a significant part of the energy needs of the Yeniköy factory by converting solar energy into electrical energy. Ford Otosan saves on electricity consumption by using the renewable electricity it obtains from the ‘Photovoltaic Glass’ on the side facade and the solar panels on the roofs in building lighting.
‘Solar Tracking Systems’ technology, another innovative application, enables production areas to benefit from maximum daylight. The heating need in the production area is supported by the ‘Solar Walls’ system, reducing natural gas consumption. “