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Facility Details

• Complete assembly plant

General Motors Orion Assembly is currently producing the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano.  Over its 29 year history, Orion team members have built more than 4.6 million vehicles for General Motors, while setting an industry record of continuous operation without a lost work day (10 million man hours, July 2008).  The plant also holds the distinction of becoming the first GM facility to receive the Clean Corporate Citizen designation by the State of Michigan.  The facility is located approximately 30 miles north of Detroit, Michigan.  Hourly employees are represented by UAW Local 5960.

Investments

• 2010:  $545 million – plant retooling for Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano programs

Products & Production

Products: Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano

Product Applications: Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano

2011 CY Volume: 10,405 vehicles

Awards

• Neighborhood Environmental Partner Award 2008-2010

• Actively involved in environmental initiatives within the local community, including: Adopt-A-Road, Earth Day activities, and river monitoring events with local schools

• 2008:  Quality Network Planned Maintenance (QNPM) – achieved highest rating ever for a GM facility for Phase III certification

• 2008:  J. D. Power Best in Class, Chevrolet Malibu

• 2008:  North America Car of the Year, Chevrolet Malibu

Community Involvement

Economic Impact:                   
Wages: $105 million
Payroll Taxes: $19.8 million
Property Taxes: $1.7 million