Ford's Sta. Rosa Plant has no future

[tidus1203]

Assembly of the all-new Mazda 3, known as the Axela in other markets, has finally commenced in Thailand and Malaysia, two years after the model was first built in Japan, Colombia and South Africa.


Production in Thailand, where the Mazda 2 subcompact and the BT-50 pickup truck are also a hit, started on February 28.


Malaysia, on the other hand, started selling Mazda 3 units made by Inokom Corporation today. Mazda used to import the 3 from Japan.


"Originally launched in 2003, the Mazda3 has become one of our core products. Today, it represents the Mazda brand in over one hundred countries and regions, and with annual sales of 440,000 units, it comprises roughly one third of all Mazda vehicle sales," said Yuji Nakamine, Mazda's managing executive officer in charge of overseas sales. "Winning over 120 global awards, the Mazda3 has gained worldwide recognition for its stylish design, sporty driving dynamics, and excellent environmental performance."


Now that the all-new Mazda 3 is now produced in Thailand and with Ford's confirmation that the new Focus will be built there starting next year, does it mean the death knell for Ford Philippines' Sta. Rosa plant is now sounding?


The answer is no--or at least not yet--according to Anika Salceda, Ford Group Philippines' assistant vice president for corporate communications.
"The announcement has no effect on our current operations here in the Philippines," Salceda said.

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/mazda...d-and-malaysia


So what's left? The Escape... That will be replaced by the Vertrek and I assume it will also be produced in Thailand... Another manufacturer waves goodbye, this manufacturer was an exporter pa naman... Sad day for Philippine manufacturing but that's life...

[Burai]

wait lang, noob question. i know natural na magtaas price ng new 3 and focus pero does that mean ba a bigger increase dahil sa thailand at malaysia na siya gagawin?

[SiRbossR]

^probably there will be an increase.

[hausteam]

wait lang, noob question. i know natural na magtaas price ng new 3 and focus pero does that mean ba a bigger increase dahil sa thailand at malaysia na siya gagawin?

Don't know about Mazda but if you base it on Ford's pricing of the Fiesta line, then no. Very competitive pa rin ang pricing ng Fiesta kahit na CBU.

[blue_gambit]

Panong di mag sasara, eh konte lang naman bumibili ng ford products dito sa Pinas. wala kang maririnig kundi sirain or mahal ang pyesa tapos resale value ang baba compared sa rivals from other makes.... Might as well make it in a market where it sells well, tipid pa sa shipping costs..


They should make the fiesta here, since our market likes small cars leave the ranger to the thai's they're the 3rd biggest pick-up market anyway... Atleast if made dito yung fiesta mas sure ang build quality.

[Sheep]

They should make the fiesta here, since our market likes small cars leave the ranger to the thai's they're the 3rd biggest pick-up market anyway... Atleast if made dito yung fiesta mas sure ang build quality. --- asa ka pa

[Glenn23]

That's the problem with some other people even though they don't experience yet having one Ford cars they tell so many negative things. For me, I am happy and contented with my Ford Everest and I don’t mind what negative things they say.
It is really sad to hear that another Philippine car manufacturer will said goodbye...

[eggman]

Di naman sila kawalan dahil marami pang car companies na magtatayo ng planta rito pero panay Chinese car companies nga lang like Chery and Foton.

[av8or5]

That's the problem with some other people even though they don't experience yet having one Ford cars they tell so many negative things. For me, I am happy and contented with my Ford Everest and I don’t mind what negative things they say.
It is really sad to hear that another Philippine car manufacturer will said goodbye...

Maybe kasi mga nauna ford ay malakas sa gas kasi mga v6 or v8 engine. But nowadays meron naman 4 cylinder. Old mentality lang. But ford as well as other american brand are getting stronger in sales in the Philippines

[Ry_Tower]

Sana hindi naman, hope yung fiesta would be manufactured here nga para at least buhay sila. Sayang sa work ng mga kapatid nating pinoy.

[tidus1203]

Di naman sila kawalan dahil marami pang car companies na magtatayo ng planta rito pero panay Chinese car companies nga lang like Chery and Foton.

Puro naman mga low end na kotse with low value unlike sa Ford mga high value cars and more importantly pang export pa!

[sachiel]

Almost all manufacturing here can't compete with other ASEAN countries. Mas mataas talaga cost dito kahit ano mangyari. The only advantage we have is we speak good English. There needs to have government intervention if we want to be competitive with other countries.

[Glenn23]

Puro naman mga low end na kotse with low value unlike sa Ford mga high value cars and more importantly pang export pa!

I agree with that one paps!!!!

[hausteam]

High electricity rates+high labor cost+corrupt government officials - I'm surprised that there are still multinationals with plants situated here.

[solomondavid]

kahit sang plant pa gawa yan at mas mahal kesa sa iba basta ako may ford. tapos.

[eggman]

Puro naman mga low end na kotse with low value unlike sa Ford mga high value cars and more importantly pang export pa!

High value daw pero mahirap ibenta sa Southeast Asian market tulad ng Mazda Tribute (RIP),Ford Escape at Ford Focus..Then again biased karamihan ng taga SEA sa Japanese cars kaya ganyan ang sitwasyon..Yung Mazda3 kahit papaano bumenta.

hausteam nagtitipid ang Ford lately kaya binitawan na nila ang Sta Rosa plant at tama ka sa mga sinabi mo.

[blue_gambit]

They should make the fiesta here, since our market likes small cars leave the ranger to the thai's they're the 3rd biggest pick-up market anyway... Atleast if made dito yung fiesta mas sure ang build quality. --- asa ka pa

Di na kelangan, aalis na nga eh... Truthfully I'd rather stake my money on philippine build quality rather than thai..


*hausteam, tama ka bro hayop sa taas ang electricity dito sa pinas nakaka kuryente!

Sabagay pati nga hotels dito ang mahal, kaya nakaka turn off sa mga foreingers even us domestic tourist. Kainis

[Monseratto]

Unlike the Philippines, the Thais have a complete industrial infrastructure. They manufacture the parts in-country, unlike here were everything has to be imported in sub assemblies. That's the difference between a full and a half hearted goverment support.

[eggman]

Unlike the Philippines, the Thais has a complete industry infrastructure. They manufacture their sub assemblies in-country, unlike here were everything has to be imported.

Mas malaki ang local content/parts ng mga cars galing Thailand kaysa sa Pinas kaunti lang ang local content..

[reactor]

dapat talaga may drive ang govt kasi costly sa manufdacturer kung ang sub parts ay imported pa din...pat kasi sa mga export zones eh halo halo ang mga manufacturers.

siguro mas maganda kung may isa place para s mga car assembler at sa mga electtronics o industrial parks. kaya nga office namin (office lang yun) umalis at lumipat ng HK kasi dito lahat mahal (rental at mga utilities like electicity, phone, waters, etc.) hotel accomodation etc...mababa nga ang labor pero mataas naman sa lahat.

sana nga lang continue ang support ng ford kasi kaya mali ang perception ng consumer kasi hindi pang masa ang parts. pero like me as ford owner, happy ako sa performance mahal ang parts pero matibay. i can say quality wise eh american standard (spacious at safety). kaya lang bumabaa ang resale value kasi nasanay na tayo sa japanese brands na umaapaw sa parts pero lahat naman na new model ay wala ka din halos mabili sa labas

sana nga lang wag magsara at madadagdagan ang un employed sa pinas...at i'm a proud and happy ford (escape) owner