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Facility Details

Plant Manager: Terri Burden

Investments

• $7 million (March 2012) to build two office buildings to serve both engine units
• $84 million (May 2011) to expand production of 1.4L engines
• $138.3 million (November 2010) to expand production of 1.4L engines
  
• $250 million (February 2009) to build 1.4L engines

Products & Production

3.6 Liter (High Feature) V6 VVT - Dual Overhead Cam aluminum block, variable valve timing (VVT), now available with Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) technology for greater performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions. In early 2011, the facility began production of the 1.4-liter engine.

Buick         Enclave (HFV6)
GMC           Acadia (HFV6)
Chevrolet     Traverse (HFV6)
Cadillac      CTS (HFV6)
Chevrolet     Cruze (1.4L)
Chevrolet     Volt (1.4L)
Chevrolet     Sonic (1.4L)

Awards

• 2008 AND 2009 - 3.6 liter V6 VVT with SIDI named one of WARDS TEN BEST ENGINES in the world
  
• First GM Powertrain plant to go “Landfill Free.”   Zero plant waste sent to landfills since March, 2005

Economic Impact

Wages:             $46.4 million (2011)
Payroll Taxes:   $10.4 million (2011)
Property Taxes: $731,000 (2011)