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GM will be investing some $220- (€175-) million in two of its Ohio plants, preparing them for the production of the next generation Chevrolet Cruze. This means that the Parma (suburb of Cleveland) and Lordstown factories will undergo extensive retooling, in order to maintain their combined number of 5,000 jobs in preparetion for the arrival of the new car.
According to GM Manufacturing Manager Arvin Jones, "Thanks to northeast Ohio's supportive business climate, we're able to build on a great foundation and steer the Chevrolet Cruze into the next generation [. . .] A special thanks goes to Governor John Kasich and his team at Jobs Ohio for their strong leadership and advocacy for GM and our employees."
No clear date for the beginning of production has yet been announced, but preparation has reportedly already begun at the Lordstown facility, which has been making cars since 1966 - 14.6-million units so far. It will be supplied with parts from the Parma Metal Center, a facility which can produce up to 100-million parts per year.
No clear date for the beginning of production has yet been announced, but preparation has reportedly already begun at the Lordstown facility, which has been making cars since 1966 - 14.6-million units so far. It will be supplied with parts from the Parma Metal Center, a facility which can produce up to 100-million parts per year.
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