GM to Inject $632 Million into Fort Wayne Assembly for Future Truck Manufacturing
GM and its steadfast dedication to bolstering American communities shines through its substantial investments of tens of billions in U.S. manufacturing facilities since 2013.
General Motors Co. revealed its plans to invest $632 million in Fort Wayne Assembly, gearing up the plant for the production of next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size light-duty trucks. This strategic investment will fortify the company’s position as a leader in the full-size truck business. While specific details and timing regarding GM’s future trucks remain undisclosed for now.
With this latest announcement, GM’s total commitments to investment in U.S. manufacturing and parts distribution facilities surpass $31.6 billion since 2013.
“Today, we are proud to announce a significant investment aimed at advancing our industry-leading full-size truck business by preparing Fort Wayne Assembly for the manufacturing of the next-generation ICE full-size light-duty pickups,” said Gerald Johnson, Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability.
“This investment underscores our dedication to our valued truck customers and recognizes the exceptional efforts of the committed Fort Wayne team.”
This investment reinforces GM’s U.S. manufacturing operations, which encompass over 50 assembly, stamping, propulsion, and component plants, as well as parts distribution centers nationwide. It also signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering a robust portfolio of ICE vehicles to customers for years to come.
Fort Wayne Assembly takes immense pride in producing the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500. The unwavering dedication of both hourly and salaried Fort Wayne team members played a significant role in the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado becoming the best-selling retail full-size light-duty pickup in 2022.1 The hourly employees at Fort Wayne Assembly are represented by UAW Local 2209.
This investment will facilitate the installation of new conveyors, tooling, and equipment within the plant’s body and general assembly areas.
Mike Booth, UAW vice president of the GM department, emphasized, “When business thrives, as it has for the past decade due to the hard work of UAW members, the company should continue investing in its workforce. It is gratifying to witness GM acknowledging the immense contributions made by you, the UAW membership, to the success of this company. We take great pride in knowing that UAW-GM members will persist in building high-quality, union-made products right here in the USA.”
General Motors has already announced nearly $2 billion in investments for Fort Wayne Assembly, along with over $2.8 billion dedicated to Indiana manufacturing operations since 2013.
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