Fort Wayne
Revised:2013-03-04
Location: |
12200 Lafayette Center Rd
Roanoke, Indiana. 46783 United States
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Year Opened: |
1986 |
Facility Size: |
2.85 million square feet on 716 acres (282 acres are for sale) |
Employee Information
Total: |
3,300+ |
Union Local: |
UAW Local 2209
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Facility Details
Facilities: Body Shop/Paint Shop/General Assembly/Sequence Cente
Docks: 66 truck docks, with a delivery to a dock every 2.57 minutes
Conveyors: 34.9 miles of conveyors throughout plant.
About
GM Fort Wayne, one of North America’s most productive assembly plants, employs more than 3,600 people. Founded in Fort Wayne in 1986, Fort Wayne Assembly employees produce award-winning full-size pickup trucks. GM Fort Wayne’s “Joint Partnership Process” with Local 2209 UAW works effectively for the benefit of our employees, customers and community.
Investments
2010 Next Generation Pickup Truck
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2009 Heavy Duty Extended Cab
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Products & Production
GMC Sierra Extended & Regular Cabs
4WD, 2WD; V6, V8 conventional, V8 flex fuel, V8 active fuel management, V8 diesel; LD short and long box on Regular and Extended Cab; 4WD HD Regular Cab long box; HD ¾-ton Extended Cab short and long box; HD 1-ton Extended Cab long box, Single Rear Wheel and Dual Rear Wheel
Chevrolet Silverado Extended & Regular Cabs
4WD, 2WD; V6, V8 conventional, V8 flex fuel, V8 active fuel management, V8 diesel; LD short and long box on Regular and Extended Cab; 4WD HD Regular Cab long box, HD ¾-ton Extended Cab short and long box, HD 1-ton Extended Cab long box, Single Rear Wheel and Dual Rear Wheel
Awards
2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year for Chevrolet Silverado HD
2011 1st U.S. GM "Landfill Free" Assembly Plant
2011 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
2010 GMC Sierra LD Best in full size pickup segment
Economic Impact
2011 Wages: $273 million
2011 Payroll Taxes: $54.9 million
2011 Property Taxes: $4.1 million
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