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This Week:

• Mazda5 Space Wagon to be launched at 2004 Paris Motor Show

• BMW Becomes A 'Part' Of Stockton

• The All-New 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee - Most Capable SUV in the Outback and the Opera

• GM Invests $60 Million In Flint Metal Center

• Ford Tire Recycling Gives New Life To Old Tires

• U.S. and Canadian Porsche Dealers Set to Launch 2005 Porsche(R) 911(R)

• Nissan Design America Creates Extreme Gravity Racer

• Mercedes-Benz S-Class Offers 4MATIC as Standard

• Audi Releases Pricing on the All-New 2005 Audi A6

• Mr. Mark Hogan joins Magna as president

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GM Invests $60 Million In Flint Metal Center
 

PONTIAC, Mich. - GM officials announced the investment of approximately $60 million in the Flint Metal Center. According to Jim Wiemels, GM vice president and general manager of the Metal Fabricating Division, the investment includes two new blanking systems, several weld assembly systems, tools for future products and related equipment. "This investment recognizes the contributions of the men and women at the Flint Metal Center," said Wiemels. "Employees at Flint have demonstrated that they will help us get a good return on the investment. We are pleased with the dedication of the joint leadership team, which has significantly impacted the plant's good performance."

"Flint is one of Michigan's primary manufacturing cities and in addition to the job security this investment brings to the Flint Metal Center, this investment brings continued economic security to many Flint-area businesses who are part of an extended economic chain extending from the plant and the 2,330 UAW and GM people who work here," said Richard Shoemaker, vice president of the International Union, UAW and director of the UAW GM Department.

The addition of the new equipment will help improve the overall operations of the Flint Metal Center. "By upgrading aging equipment with new blanking and weld assembly systems, we will improve the plant's competitive standing," said Wiemels. "The upgrades will allow the plant more flexibility, which puts the site in a better position to secure future business."

"This is great news for Flint and shows what can happen when you produce quality products," commented Bob Roth, UAW Region 1C director. "The hard work and dedication of our rank and file members helped bring this about and we are very proud of them. We look forward to working with the Metal Fab management team to ensure the success of this venture!"

The Flint Metal Center, which sits on 92 acres and consists of 2 million square feet, employs approximately 2,330 people. The plant stamps and assembles major and secondary sheet metal panels for GM trucks and midsize vans and produces engine cradles for passenger cars and midsize vans.

The Flint Metal Center began as the Chevrolet Flint Frame and Stamping Plant, which was built in 1954 to manufacture fenders, hoods, and full-size frames. In 1965, the plant was renamed Flint Metal Fabricating. It was realigned with GM Truck & Bus Group in 1984 and became part of Metal Fabricating Division in 1994.

(August 23, 2004)