General Motors today announced a $30 million investment in new equipment for its stamping plant in Pontiac, Michigan, to make sheet metal for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano being built at GM’s nearby Orion Assembly Plant.
The investment will upgrade three conventional press lines already operating at the plant and add two additional presses.
Pontiac Stamping has provided parts for GM vehicles since 1932.
"GM continues to invest in our manufacturing operations to ensure we have the technology and equipment we need to build whatever our vehicle designers develop," said Gerald Johnson, GM manufacturing manager.
"Orion Assembly is the primary customer for Pontiac Stamping and we know how important the launch of the Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano are to our customers."
Local union officials were pleased about the positive impact of the investment. "After a few challenging years, it is great to see GM investing in our community,” said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. “It's a sign that the auto industry is back."
