Ford’s plant allocation in Almussafes reassures the regional auto cluster
Ford has committed to assigning a new vehicle to the Almussafes facility to keep its production flow steady. This move has been warmly received by the automotive cluster in the Foia de Castalla region, part of the Alicante comarca, where around a hundred local suppliers support the sector.
Héctor Torrente, head of the Ibiae business association, notes the positive reception but cautions that this pledge should not be a one-off. He stresses the need for a sustained, medium- and long-term commitment to the Valencian plant. The period ahead will reveal how the plan unfolds, he adds. [Citation: Ibiae]
Torrente emphasizes that the region has watched the plant’s electrification journey with keen interest. He points out that local companies are already positioned to meet the evolving demands of electric vehicles, underscoring that this shift is not just about Almussafes but about the broader automotive sector. He explains that most firms in the area manufacture chassis components and are equipped to adapt to whatever the market requires next. [Citation: Ibiae]