General Motors recently announced plans to invest more than $500 (£400 / €465) million into Arlington Assembly for its next-generation full-size SUVs and now the company is turning its attention to full-size pickups.
As part of this effort, the automaker will invest $632 (£505 / €587) million into Fort Wayne Assembly for production of the next-generation of full-size light-duty trucks with internal combustion engines. GM is keeping details under wraps, but said the money will be used for “new conveyors, tooling and equipment in the plant’s body and general assembly areas.”
The Indiana plant employs nearly 4,000 people who build more than 1,300 trucks every day. The facility currently makes the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and this will continue for the foreseeable future thanks to the latest round of investment.
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GM’s Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability said, “Today we are announcing a significant investment to continue our industry-leading full-size truck business by preparing Fort Wayne Assembly to build the next-generation ICE full-size light-duty pickups.” Gerald Johnson added, “This investment reflects our commitment to our loyal truck customers and the hard work of the dedicated Fort Wayne team.” GM also said the announcement highlights their commitment to provide customers with a “strong portfolio of ICE vehicles for years to come.”
The flurry of GM investment news comes as union talks loom large and UAW President Shawn Fain has been talking a big game. How much of that is just talk remains to be seen, but the union was understandably pleased with today’s announcement as UAW Vice President Mike Booth said “It is good to see that GM recognizes the hard work you, the UAW membership, contribute to the success of this company. We are proud that UAW-GM members will continue to build quality, union-made products here in the USA.”
