Closings List of GM Plant 2009

The plan includes GM’s total number of stamping; powertrain, and assembly facilities in the United States reduce from 47 in 2008 right down to 33 at the end of 2012. In total 14 U.S. manufacturing plants will be impacted.

The manufacturing plan reduces GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the U.S. from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. These totals reflect GM’s recently announced plans to build a future small car in the U.S. Under this plan, the New GM will achieve full capacity utilization of its assembly operations in 2011, two years ahead of what was scheduled in its Feb. 17 viability plan submission. This will result in lower fixed costs per vehicle sold, and lower and more efficient capital investment.

The New GM, under agreement with the U.S. Treasury, will consist of GM’s strongest operations and brands from around the world, resulting in substantially less debt and lower operating costs than GM historically has carried.

“Our manufacturing operations, which already are among the most productive in the industry, will emerge even leaner, stronger and more flexible, as part of the New GM, ” said Gary Cowger Group Vice President of GM Global Manufacturing and Labor Relations. “Flexible manufacturing enables us to quickly respond to consumer preferences and changing market conditions.”

GM’s Service and Parts Operations (SPO) announced today that it will cease operations at three Parts Distribution Centers in Boston; Columbus, Ohio; and Jacksonville, Fla. – by Dec. 31, 2009.

Assembly

Orion, Mich. - Standby Capacity (September 2009)
Pontiac, Mich. - Close (October 2009)
Spring Hill, Tenn. - Standby Capacity (November 2009)
Wilmington, Del. - Close (July 2009)

Stamping

Grand Rapids, Mich. - Close (June 2009 - Previously Announced)
Indianapolis, Ind. - Close (December 2011)
Mansfield, Ohio - Close (June 2010)
Pontiac, Mich. - Standby Capacity (December 2010)

Powertrain

Livonia Engine, Mich. - Close (June 2010)
Flint North Components, Mich. - Close (December 2010)
Willow Run Site, Mich. - Close (December 2010)
Parma Components, Ohio - Close (December 2010)
Fredericksburg Components, Virg. - Close (December 2010)
Massena Castings, N.Y. - Closed (May 1, 2009 - Previously Announced)

Service & Parts Operations (SPO) Warehousing & Parts Distribution Centers

Boston, Mass. - Close (December 31, 2009)
Jacksonville, Fla. - Close (December 31, 2009)
Columbus, Ohio - Close (December 31, 2009)

It’s the view of many analysts and the U.S. government, that the New General Motors will be stronger by consisting of GM’s strongest brands and operations. This means lower operating costs, less debt, but sadly also less jobs.