GM in Wentzville to Hold Open House

The in Wentzville will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today.

GM is holding events at all 54 of its U.S. manufacturing locations and the Customer Care and Aftersales warehouses in 2011. The events are aimed at giving the public the opportunity to learn more about the company’s people, products and plants. 

“Thanks to the support we have received from various stakeholder groups, we have a strong U.S. manufacturing footprint that employs thousands of people,” said Diana Tremblay, GM Vice President of Manufacturing and Labor Relations. “These open houses are our way of showing our appreciation to the communities where we operate.

“Our manufacturing processes and the highly skilled team members who work in the plants and warehouses are an impressive combination that enables us to produce high quality vehicles on a daily basis – a critical factor to any successful business model,” she said.

Since July 2009, GM has invested more than $3 billion in the United States and created or retained more than 7,900 jobs in 21 plant communities.

GM is looking to add jobs at the plant and is seeking approval for Chapter 100 investment bonds from the city to help with the expansion

The General Motors Truck Group Wentzville facility was built in 1983.   

The Wentzville Assembly Center is the global production site for the full size van. In addition, Wentzville has a contiguous stamping facility that produces body parts that are used in the production of the Chevy Express and GMC Savana full size vans.