CM Vijay requests Ford to resume production operations in Tamil Nadu
A delegation led by Ford’s vice-president, Matthew Godlewski, held discussions with the Chief Minister at the Secretariat inChennai on July 20, 2026
A delegation led by Ford’s vice-president, Mathew Godleweski, met and held discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Secretariat in Chennai on July 20, 2027 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on Monday (July 20, 2026), requested Ford to resume its production and expansion activities in such a manner that it fully utilises its manufacturing facility at Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai.
A delegation led by Ford’s vice-president, Matthew Godlewski, held discussions with the Chief Minister at the Secretariat. According to a government press release, detailed consultations were held on the resumption of Ford’s manufacturing projects in Tamil Nadu, as well as the expansion of its Global Capability Centres.
Ford is operating a Global Capability Centre in Chennai, and recently established another in Coimbatore. Engine production is also set to commence at the Maraimalai Nagar factory at an investment of ₹3,250 crore.
In this context, the Chief Minister recalled the 30-year relationship between Ford and Tamil Nadu, and assured the delegation that the government would extend cooperation to the company in implementing the projects.
Industries Minister S. Keerthana; Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, S. Vijayakumar; and Ford managing director Simonetta Verdi, among others, were present at the meeting.
Published - July 21, 2026 01:33 pm IST
Source: The Hindu — Cities
