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“We’ve been with Geelong through good times and bad, because that’s what friends do.<\/p>\n
“And while we’re immensely proud of our century-long relationship, we’re incredibly excited for what’s next.”<\/p>\n
Geelong Football Club chief executive officer Steve Hocking said his club and Ford were united by a “fundamental passion” for high performance.<\/p>\n
“Together over the course of a century the Geelong Football Club and Ford Motor Company have shared people and place, ideas and aspirations, 10 premierships and countless more achievements.”<\/p>\n
The Australian Red Cross and Ford Philanthropy have also launched a new three-year $1.5 million partnership to support communities across the country.<\/p>\n
Included as part of the partnership are community resilience programs, including a 12-month program in the City of Greater Geelong.<\/p>\n
As part of the centenary celebrations Ford has published a deep dive into its history, including more than 16,000 digital items, product brochures, images from global Ford facilities and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FORD has officially marked a century in Australia, celebrating with an event in Melbourne that included thousands of employees, dealers, fans and owners. Australia was one of the first markets the manufacturer established outside North America and first set up shop in Geelong, originally at the Dalegty Wool Store before moving to Corio. Although no […]<\/p>\n