GM News: GM investing $56M over two plants

[Drew Dowdell]

GM has announced total investments of $56M for capacity expansion to be spread over two of its existing manufacturing plants GM said in a press statement.  

$20M will be going to its Romulus Michigan propulsion plant to expand capacity of 10-speed transmission manufacturing. The investment will be used to purchase additional machining equipment.  GM 10-speed is used in their full-size rear-wheel drive SUVs and trucks. The Romulus plant currently employs about 1,350 people and also builds V6 engines. Expansion of the Romulus plant implies GM is preparing to expand the transmission to more models. 

An additional $36M in investment will go into its Lansing Delta Township plant to expand production and get ready for the refreshed Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave crossovers. Built in 2006, Lansing Delta Township is GM's newest manufacturing facility. 

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[G. David Felt]

Investment is always good news, usually some additional jobs too. Maybe some transfers from closing plants.

[Drew Dowdell]

yeah, but with such a low dollar amount, I can't imagine it is any huge number of people. 

[daves87rs]

Well, it’s something...

[A Horse With No Name]

15 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

yeah, but with such a low dollar amount, I can't imagine it is any huge number of people. 

I was thinking the same thing....their commitment to making stuff in the USA gets weaker every day.