AmericanAutoWorker

Latitude = 42.669982

Longitude = -83.2935729

UAW Local 653

282

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Pontiac Metal Center (sheet metal stamping) and quick plastic forming (Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, in New Hudson, Mich.)

1926

Stampings, hydroform, and quick plastic forming (at AMT) for cars and trucks across GM’s portfolio.

20,947 tonnes shipped

1.2 million sq. ft. (Pontiac Campus) / 70,000 sq. ft. (AMT, New Hudson, Mich.)

The plant began production in 1926 as part of the Oakland Motor Car Company and became part of the Pontiac Motor Division in 1932. During General Motor's 1984 reorganization, the facility was assigned to Chevrolet - Pontiac - Canada Group. In 1987, C-P-C Pontiac assembly operations were suspended and responsibility for the pressed metal and engine operations were combined in one plant that became known as Pontiac Manufacturing Operations. In 1992, responsibilities for these operations were assigned to the Cadillac/Luxury Car Division. The facility became part of the Metal Center organization in 1994 when the GM Metal Fabricating Division was formed. The plant employs 311 people. Hourly employees are represented by UAW Local 653. Nearly 21,000 tonnes of sheet metal stampings and assemblies were produced in the 2009 calendar year.