GM Canada to Invest $250 Million in CAMI Assembly

Conversion to Flex Plant allows faster response to market demand TORONTO General Motors will invest $250 million in the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, to install flexible body shop equipment and tooling for future vehicle production. Conversion of the CAMI Assembly Plant to a flexible manufacturing facility will provide CAMI with the ability to produce multiple global architectures and body styles, said Kevin Williams, president and managing director, General Motors of Canada. Continually improving the flexibility of our manufacturing operations helps us respond quickly to customer needs and market demand. Manufacturing flexibility is a priority for General Motors, and this investment will give CAMI the ability to build a higher variety of differentiated products, on multiple platforms, at much lower costs. We have had a strong start to 2013 with customer demand for our newest vehicles driving improved sales, Williams said. This is strong confirmation that our investing in manufacturing flexibility, finding ways to bring new products to market faster, is the right strategy. Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks. Headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) employs more than 9,000 people across the country and is a recognized leader in green manufacturing. GMCL markets the full range of fuel-efficient Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles and related services through Canada's largest automotive dealer network. More information regarding GMCL models can be found at www.gm.ca, or by following @GMCanada on Twitter.