General Motors is in the process of getting ready for the next generation of full size SUVs. Located in Arlington, Texas is manufacturing complex responsible for the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Cadillac Escalade and the GMC Yukon. Soon, this home for large sized things will get a generous boost by way of a $200 million investment. The product will be an all-new stamping facility which will help build the new trucks, create approximately 180 jobs and save GM nearly $40 million a year in logistics costs. When the plant goes into operation in 2013, the Arlington complex will no longer have to receive parts from more than 1,000 miles away.
“Our investment in GM’s Arlington plant is one more example of GM strengthening the economy and creating jobs throughout the many U.S. communities where GM does business,” said GM Manufacturing Manager Larry Zahner. During the summer of 2011, Arlington got a boost of $331 million for the purchasing of tooling and equipment for the main assembly line. The new stamping plant will be located next to the existing line to supplement production. “Today’s announcement is further evidence that the U.S. auto industry is back. An important goal for the UAW is to increase the number of manufacturing jobs in the United States and we are pleased that General Motors has decided to make this investment in Arlington,” said Joe Ashton, vice president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) representing the GM department. “We look forward to more good news in 2012 as our workers continue to build the world’s best vehicles.”
Source: General Motors
