BRITS POS – BRITS - Ford is celebrating its centenary – 100 years in South Africa, marking the historic milestone with a look back at the company’s many endeavours.
The Blue Oval first opened its doors on the tip of Africa in 1923 in Port Elizabeth, 20 years after Henry Ford first established the Ford Motor Company in the United States, and quickly went on to establish South Africa as one of its key markets and manufacturing centres. “Ford has played an integral role in South Africa’s history since establishing its local operations in 1923, boasting a proud tradition of pioneering achievements and industry milestones over the past century,” it said.