JBT Corporation has received orders for JBT automatic guided vehicle (AGV) systems in from American automobile manufacturer Ford Motor, in a deal valued over $10m.
As part of the agreement, the new orders include expanding existing AGV installations and integrating AGVs into new manufacturing areas that have not previously employed automated material delivery.
These orders will be delivered to Ford through the third quarter of 2014 with final commissioning scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2014.
JBT AeroTech vice president John Lee said that Ford has been a valued JBT customer for over a decade and the company is happy to continue this strong relationship
"With over 250 JBT AGVs operating in their manufacturing plants, this order shows Ford's deep commitment to the technology and thorough understanding of how our AGVs add to their bottom line," Lee added.
JBT designs, manufactures, tests and services systems and products for domestic and international air transportation customers through its JBT AeroTech segment. It operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations located in over 25 countries.
