Dürr, which is at present building paint shops for Ford in India, has signed a framework agreement with Ford. Under this agreement the carmaker has given Dürr the status of an Aligned Business Framework (ABF) partner worldwide. This means that Dürr is the first supplier Ford will approach for projects in the field of painting systems, and the two companies will jointly develop technical solutions. Besides India, Dürr is currently building paint shops for Ford in Romania and a final assembly line in St. Petersburg. Ford enters into Aligned Business Framework agreements only with select key partners that are especially efficient and competitive in respect to technology and global presence. Worldwide, the automaker works together with currently more than 65 ABF partners.

According to Ralf Dieter, CEO of Dürr AG, “The framework agreement is a milestone in our relationship with Ford as it opens up additional global business opportunities for Dürr.”

A decisive factor in the selection of Dürr was the experience Ford has had in the past years, especially in the areas of innovative ability, delivery quality, and costs. Also, Dürr’s activities in India began when the company built a galvanising line for Tata at Jamshedpur 50 years ago.