No doubt there's been a lot of celebrating at GM's plant in Arlington, Texas over the past week. Last Thursday, GM announced a major investment into the plant to the tune of more than $500+ million. GM says the financial infusion will prepare its Arlington Assembly plant for the production of future gas models which are "subject to successful discussions with local government officials."
GM To Invest $500+ Million In Arlington Assembly
GM says its announcement brings the automaker's U.S. manufacturing and parts distribution facility investment commitments to more than $31 billion since 2013.
Gerald Johnson, executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Sustainability and Mike, UAW Vice President, pose with elected officials, plant leaders, and additional UAW and GM leadership. (Photo by Tim Sharp for GM)."Today we are announcing plans for a significant investment in Arlington to strengthen our industry-leading full-size SUV business,” said Gerald Johnson, executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Sustainability. “Preparing the plant to produce future ICE full-size SUVs reflects our commitment to our valued customers and the efforts of the dedicated Arlington Assembly employees, who have been breaking production records this year.”
Currently GM operates more than 50 assembly, stamping, propulsion and component plants and parts distribution centers nationwide. GM says its new investment highlights the company’s commitment to continue providing customers with a strong portfolio of ICE vehicles for years to come.
GM Arlington Assembly
Arlington Assembly builds all of GM’s full-size SUVs: The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade-V. GM says its large SUVs helped the company lead the segment for the 48th straight year in 2022. The Cadillac Escalade also led the full-size luxury SUV segment for the ninth straight year in the U.S. and the Chevrolet Tahoe was the best-selling full-size SUV in 2022.
GM employee Wade Jenkins works at GM Arlington Assembly in Arlington, Texas, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Tim Sharp for GM)GM says through its new investment the plant will receive new tooling and equipment in its stamping, body shop and general assembly areas.
"When business is booming as it has been for the past decade — due to the hard work of UAW members — the company should continue to invest in its workforce,” said Mike Booth, UAW vice president, GM department. “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."
The Texas Governor thanked GM for its continuing investment in the state's workforce.
“For more than half a century, Arlington Assembly has played an integral role in the economic success of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “General Motors’ over half-a-billion-dollar investment in their North Texas assembly plant will strengthen Texas’ position as a global manufacturing leader and continue creating good-paying jobs for generations of Texans. I thank General Motors for continuing to invest in our state’s diverse, highly skilled workforce and look forward to maintaining the strong partnership between this great company and the State of Texas.”
GM has announced nearly $2 billion in investments for Arlington Assembly since 2013.
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