The Taskforce established by Welsh Government with the UK Government to support workers, communities and supply chain firms affected by the proposed closure of Ford’s Bridgend plant will meet for the first time this morning. The Taskforce, which is co-sponsored by Welsh Government Economy Minister Ken Skates and Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns, will be chaired by Professor Richard … [Read more...]
Ford Task Force to be chaired by Prof Richard Parry-Jones
Chairman of the Welsh Automotive Forum, Professor Richard Parry-Jones CBE, will Chair the Taskforce to support Ford workers and help secure their future following the company’s decision to close their operation in Bridgend from Autumn 2020, Economy Minister Ken Skates announced today. The former Ford Motor Company's chief engineer and a prominent and extremely well regarded figure within the … [Read more...]
Ford face triple dilemma at Bridgend
Global demand for the Ford triple-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine is lower than expected and driven the decision to close its production line in Bridgend next February. Stuart Rowley, president, Ford of Europe (right), in a conference call said the employees and management at Bridgend Engine Plant had done all they possibly could to support Dragon production, but it was simply not … [Read more...]