GM Investing More Than $600M Into Indiana Plant For Next-Gen Full-Size ICE Pickups

Normal Motors just lately introduced plans to take a position greater than $500 (£400 / €465) million into Arlington Meeting for its next-generation full-size SUVs and now the corporate is popping its consideration to full-size pickups.

As a part of this effort, the automaker will make investments $632 (£505 / €587) million into Fort Wayne Meeting for manufacturing of the next-generation of full-size light-duty vehicles with inner combustion engines. GM is preserving particulars below wraps, however mentioned the cash can be used for “new conveyors, tooling and tools within the plant’s physique and common meeting areas.”

The Indiana plant employs practically 4,000 individuals who construct greater than 1,300 vehicles daily. The ability at the moment makes the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and this can proceed for the foreseeable future due to the newest spherical of funding.

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GM’s Govt Vice President of World Manufacturing and Sustainability mentioned, “As we speak we’re saying a big funding to proceed our industry-leading full-size truck enterprise by getting ready Fort Wayne Meeting to construct the next-generation ICE full-size light-duty pickups.” Gerald Johnson added, “This funding displays our dedication to our loyal truck clients and the onerous work of the devoted Fort Wayne crew.” GM additionally mentioned the announcement highlights their dedication to supply clients with a “robust portfolio of ICE autos for years to come back.”

The flurry of GM funding information comes as union talks loom massive and UAW President Shawn Fain has been speaking an enormous sport. How a lot of that’s simply speak stays to be seen, however the union was understandably happy with at present’s announcement as UAW Vice President Mike Sales space mentioned “It’s good to see that GM acknowledges the onerous work you, the UAW membership, contribute to the success of this firm. We’re proud that UAW-GM members will proceed to construct high quality, union-made merchandise right here within the USA.”