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General Motors Wentzville Assembly and Stamping
Wentzville, Missouri
Fact Sheet – Updated April, 2015
Date Opened:
1983
Plant Manager:
Nancy Laubenthal
Employment:
3350 hourly
Shifts:
Three shifts
Union representation: UAW Local 2250
2014 Wages:
$224 Million
2014 Payroll Taxes:
$44 Million
Current Products:
The world’s best full-size vans, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana.
GM’s next generation mid-size pickup trucks, the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and
GMC Canyon.
Recent Investments:
GM announced the investment of $380 million in November 2011 for the launch
of the new mid-size pickup at Wentzville, with the potential to create or retain
1,260 jobs. Investment included funds for a new body shop along with other
plant improvements to support the new truck launch.
GM also announced the investment of $133 million in June, 2013 to add a third
stamping press to the Wentzville plant, with the potential to create or retain 55
jobs.
In September of 2014, GM announced a third shift and 750 new jobs to begin in
the first quarter of 2015 at Wentzville to meet anticipated demand for new
pickup trucks.
Community Support:
In 2014, GM Wentzville’s hourly and salaried employees raised more than
$100,000 to support a number of community organizations, including the March
of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity and Missouri Special Olympics.
In 2014 GM Wentzville awarded $75,000 in Plant City grants from the GM
Foundation to seven community organizations.
Awards:
Chevy Colorado is 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year
GMC Canyon is Autoweek Best of the Best Truck for 2015