General Motors will invest approximately $380 million to prepare the Wentzville Assembly plant for production of an all-new Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup. The move is expected to create or retain approximately 1,260 jobs hourly and salaried jobs.
“The all-new Colorado builds on Chevrolet’s strong truck heritage,” said Cathy Clegg, GM vice president of Labor Relations. “As we celebrate the first 100 years of Chevrolet today, it is exciting to bring this new global product to the Wentzville team. They also have a strong heritage – a long-standing commitment to building quality products.”
The new Colorado is based on an all-new midsize truck architecture developed by GM do Brasil. Engineers will tailor the truck for local needs in major markets where the Colorado will be sold, including the United States.
The Wentzville Assembly plant, which has about 1,400 employees, currently produces the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates that the members of UAW Local 2250 have all the qualities of a world-class work force,” said Joe Ashton, UAW vice president representing the GM Department. “We recognize and appreciate their focus on quality, flexibility and hard work. These new products will provide an opportunity for the plant to be more fully utilized and provide good-paying, middle-class jobs for Wentzville.”
Product details, timing and pricing will be announced later. The current-generation Colorado will be produced in Shreveport, LA through the 2012 model year. For more information on the Colorado, visit Chevy Amarillo TX or your local dealer.
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