Alghanim Auto, a part of the Alghanim Industries group of companies, is now a Ford importer-dealer.
Ford customers in Kuwait can now visit the newly opened Ford Service Center in Shuwaikh for all their automotive needs and services.
Kuwait City, Kuwait; March 31, 2016
Ford today announced that it has selected Alghanim Auto as a new importer-dealer in Kuwait for the sale and service of Ford vehicles in the country. Alghanim Auto is a part of the Alghanim Industries group of companies, dedicated to support the Ford vehicle sales and services in Kuwait.
"We welcome Alghanim Auto to the Ford family," said Kalyana Sivagnanam, Vice President Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford Middle East and Africa. "Offering our customers in Kuwait world class products and a best in class ownership experience remains our priority, and we are confident that Alghanim Auto will provide a strong network of world class facilities in order to offer our customers the very best levels of Ford services and conveniences."
"We are proud to be selected as a new importer-dealer for Ford in Kuwait," said Omar K. Alghanim, Chief Executive Officer, Alghanim Industries. "Our company has established one of the best reputations in the region for superior customer satisfaction and service. Our ongoing commitment to excellence offers a one-stop convenience for all Ford customers' automotive requirements. "We are very excited to work closely with Ford and go even further with existing and future Ford customers by elevating their experience as part of our exciting, joint journey."
This partnership will allow Ford to utilise Alghanim Industries' deep market expertise to expand the Ford customer base in Kuwait. Ford is committed to bring 30 new vehicles to Middle East and Africa by 2020 - part of its new regional strategy.
"Kuwait is an important market for Ford, and we believe this announcement will help increase our footprint in the country. Together with our new partner, we will grow the business and deliver excellent products and customer experience in Kuwait," said Thierry Sabbagh, Managing Director, Ford Middle East.
Alghanim Auto will honor all existing and new customer warranties and Ford customers can immediately access after-sales parts and service support from the Alghanim Auto's dedicated Ford Service Center in Kuwait:
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Address Street 11, Shuwaikh Industrial Area
Across from Classical Car Museum and Sirbb Circuit
GPS 29.338187, 47.944822
For any enquiries, customers can contact 1 898900, visit www.fordalghanim.com, or write to menacac@ford.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in Dearborn, Mich. With about 199,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the company's core business includes designing, manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks,SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company's plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and data and analytics. For more information regarding Ford, its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit www.corporate.ford.com
Ford's history in the Middle East goes back more than 60 years. The company's local importer-dealers operate more than 155 facilities in the region and directly employ more than 7,000 people, the majority of whom are Arab Nationals. For more information on Ford Middle East, please visit www.me.ford.com
About Alghanim Industries
Alghanim Industries is one of the largest, privately-owned companies in the Gulf region. Originally founded in 1932 by Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim in Kuwait, the company has since grown into a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, employing over 14,000 people in 30 businesses, and present in 40 countries across the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia.
Alghanim Industries is a market leader in almost every major sector of its operations. These sectors include engineering, retail, automotive sales and service, insulation and pre-engineered steel building structures, logistics and warehousing, fast moving consumer goods, food & beverage, oil & gas, office automation, advertising, insurance, consumer credit and travel. This range of business activities has allowed it to develop long-standing relationships with more than 300 global brands.
Contacts:
Sue Nigoghossian
MENA Communications
Ford Middle East & Africa
971- 4-3666368
Reem Algshat
Corporate Communications
Alghanim Industries
965-606-50-205
snigogho@ford.com
ralgshat@alghanim.com
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