General Motors (Detroit) announced it is investing over $900 million in three facilities. One of them is its Bedford casting facility in Bedford, Indiana. According to a report from WBIW, GM is investing $37 million and will retain 45 jobs.
GM has invested over $330 million in Bedford since 2010, according to the report.
"This investment in the future recognizes the excellent workforce at Bedford Casting Operations," said Gareth Jolly, plant manager. "It also demonstrates GM's collaboration with our UAW and IBEW partners, which reflects how we continue to innovate and bring new powertrain solutions to our customers."
According to WBIW, the Bedford powertrain employees 870. There are 689 hourly employees and 181 on salary.