General Motors Investing $5.4 Billion In U.S. Plant Improvements, 3 Michigan Facilities To Benefit
PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) - General Motors is announcing major investments in U.S. plant improvements that will take place over the next three years.
The announcement was made at the Pontiac Metal Center on Highwood Blvd. in Pontiac.
General Motors will invest $5.4 billion in U.S. plants with $783.5 million designated for three Michigan facilities.
“These investments are evidence of a company on the move, strategically investing in the people, tools and equipment to produce cars, trucks and crossovers that are built to win in the marketplace, with stunning design, quality and breakthrough technologies,” GM North America President Alan Batey said at the Pontiac Metal Center, where $124 million will be invested.
General Motors also announced two additional investments which include $520 million for tooling and equipment at the Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, and $139.5 million for a new body shop and stamping facility upgrades in Warren.
“General Motors is investing in Michigan – and Michiganders,” Gov. Rick Snyder said. “Our state’s automotive heritage and expertise is known around the globe, and GM and its workforce are a major part of that. We’re going to continue to ensure the best environment for GM, the auto industry and all other industries to grow and thrive, creating more and better jobs. That includes connecting and developing the talent to keep the economic engine running at full speed long into our state’s bright future.”
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