OKEMOS, Mich.– General Motors plans to invest $245 million into its Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant and will have 300 workers hired to build the Chevy Bolt there.
Rather than creating jobs elsewhere, GM and Chevrolet are sticking to their Michigan roots and investing in a community located in the state
that birthed the automotive industry.
“Orion Assembly is a breeding ground for manufacturing
innovation,” said Cathy Clegg, vice president of GM North America manufacturing
and labor relations, in a statement. “It serves as a model to engage the
entire workforce at all levels to achieve success.”
As of now 1,580 hourly and 180 salaried workers assemble the
Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano at the Orion Township plant, but consumer interest for compact cars has waned due to their affinity for larger vehicles.
Loss of interest in compact sedans has resulted in GM
cutting down production and being forced to lay off 100 workers at Orion throughout
the remainder of 2015, which is why bringing Chevy Bolt manufacturing to this
plant will be such a boon to the local community. The Bolt goes on sale in 2017, so GM will have 300 workers hired to build the Chevy Bolt
sometime by then, after proper manufacturing equipment is installed with the
$245 million investment.
The Bolt is touted for its expected range of 200 miles on
one full charge and will be priced at around $30,000. Thanks to GM’s first
all-electric vehicle, soon Orion Township will recover lost jobs and tack on
200 more.
Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!
No comments:
Post a Comment