Lear has confirmed plans to construct a new seat manufacturing facility in Flint, Michigan at the former site of the Buick City administration building, eventually creating 600 jobs.
Lear’s new site will provide seats on a just-in-time basis for future vehicle production at GM’s Flint Assembly plant.
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“We appreciate the support of the State of Michigan and the City of Flint which is allowing Lear to increase manufacturing jobs in America,” said Lear EVP, Ray Scott.
“This expansion of capacity reflects the positive outlook we have for our business as well as the favourable economic climate in Michigan, and will contribute to the revitalisation of Flint.”
For his part, General Motors Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Interior and Safety executive director, Tom McMillen, added: “Since 2009, GM has invested more than US$2.8bn in Flint and we’re proud to see suppliers like Lear also commit to business in Flint.”
“Lear has been a trusted partner of GM throughout its 100-years of business and earned GM’s coveted Supplier of the Year designation 16 times. We look forward to continuing this relationship in our next generation vehicles produced in Flint.”
Lear will begin construction of the 160,000 square foot seat manufacturing facility this autumn, with completion scheduled for early 2018. The new facility will provide jobs for about 600 workers once the plant reaches full employment.
Workers will be represented by the UAW.
