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Chrysler Canada is spending $27.2 million on new technology for its auto parts casting plant in Toronto, preserving the factory’s 280 jobs. The plant in Etobicoke, which currently produces aluminum die castings and pistons, is being prepared to make vehicle suspension parts called crossmembers starting in the third quarter of 2011, Chrysler said.
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German chemical company Sud-Chemie announced that it will build the world's largest plant for the production of lithium iron phosphate in Candiac in Montérégie. Sud-Chemie said it would invest about $78 million in the venture, which involves construction of a new production facility in Candiac, the site of its Canadian subsidiary Phostech Lithium Inc.
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Toyota announced it was opening six new product quality field offices in North America, including two in Canada, after being battered over quality control issues, lawsuits and recalls. The new Canadian offices in Toronto and Calgary will focus on extreme seasonal temperature changes, high road salt usage and unique vehicle operating conditions.
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Ontario's tax plan includes tax cuts for families, businesses and combines two existing sales taxes into one, removing hidden taxes that businesses and consumers pay on everyday goods. The plan will help strengthen the automotive industry by reducing the Corporate Income Tax rate for manufacturers to 10% from 12% and reducing the Corporate Minimum Tax rate to 2.7% from 4%.
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According to this, Brose Automotive in London has become the German automaker's leading plant in North America. The company announced a $20-million expansion that has seen it add 150 jobs and make it a centre for advanced manufacturing. The company announced it will make 2.5 million gearboxes annually.
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GM's latest announcement is a $245-million plan to build six-speed transmissions to supply assembly plants in Oshawa, Ont., and Ingersoll, Ont., both of which have already boosted or plan to increase vehicle production amid a market recovery and heavy demand for the company’s Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossover utility vehicles. The car maker also said it will begin producing a new, fuel-efficient transmission at a plant in St. Catharines, Ontario, in 2012.
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General Motors will invest more than $235 million at its engine plant in St. Catharines, Ontario, to make the next generation of V8 engines and install a flexible assembly line. The St. Catharines plant has already been anointed for an investment to make a fuel-efficient transmission, but getting the nod to continue assembling V8 engines is expected to add some jobs at the plant, which already employs 1,200 people. In addition, GM has announced plans to invest at its car assembly plants in Oshawa, Ont., and a crossover utility vehicle in Ingersoll, Ont.
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Honda Canada says it will start up a second shift and add 400 jobs at an assembly plant in central Ontario early in 2011. The plant in Alliston produces the Honda Civic sedan, Acura MDX sport utility vehicle and Acura ZDX crossover. The company said it was pleased to make the announcement as the Canadian economy continues to show signs of recovery.
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GM Canada is recalling 600 workers as auto maker adds a third shift at its Oshawa assembly plant and ramps up its factory in Ingersoll, Ontario. The company says the changes are in response to growing customer demand for the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. A third shift in Oshawa will be added in October to do the work. Employees at CAMI will be recalled and 70 new jobs are expected to be added by August.
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Ontario is supporting the next phase of the transformation of the Ford Essex engine plant, which is expected to create and retain up to 757 new jobs over five years. The initiative, called Project Renaissance, combines industry-leading flexible manufacturing with the establishment of a North American Centre for Diesel and Advanced Powertrain Technology, Research and Innovation. The provincial support provides Ford with an opportunity to increase its investment in the project, up to $736.4 million. The plant will produce a fuel-efficient 5.0L V8 engine that will be used in the Ford Mustang. Ford’s new R&D centre will work closely with University of Windsor’s forthcoming Centre for Engineering Innovation, in addition to other universities and private sector partners.
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General Motors plans to add a second shift at its Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant before the end of 2010. The additional shift is expected to return 700 workers back to the plant. The company wants to ramp up production of its Buick Regal model in early 2011.
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada produced a record 319,548 vehicles in 2009 and is expected to surpass that in 2010 with production of more than 400,000 cars and crossover utility vehicles. Ontario's two plants are producing the RAV4 crossover utility vehicles and the RX350 for Toyota's Lexus luxury division, which are among the company's vehicles that have the most demand in North America. The Cambridge plant is working overtime to produce Corolla and Matrix models. The company will add a second shift of workers at the Woodstock plant in March to double output of the RAV4 to 150,000 vehicles a year.
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New engines for Ford's 2011 Mustang GT vehicles will be built in Windsor, Ontario. Production is scheduled to begin February 1 with about 300 employees working a single shift. If that engine takes off and becomes a good seller a second or third shift could be added.
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Toyota will hire more than 800 workers and add a second shift of production at its plant in Woodstock, Ontario. The plant will double production of RAV4 crossover utility vehicles to 150,000 a year beginning in March amid a rebound in demand for the vehicles in the U.S. market, which is the destination for about 80% of the factory's output.
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Ontario's specialist auto sector machine, tool, die and mould companies are showcasing their skills in Mexico as part of a delegation led by the province. The delegates' program includes one-on-one meetings with Mexico-based auto assemblers and parts companies. Ontario has built more cars than any other sub-national jurisdiction in North America for five years in a row. The province has a network of over 300 auto parts manufacturers, and 300 tooling companies supplying 14 assembly plants.
