On the Dash:
- GM invests $250M in Ohio’s Parma Metal Center to increase production of sheet metal stampings and assemblies.
- 2025 manufacturing investments now total nearly $5.5B, supporting both ICE and EV production across the U.S.
- Workforce development and training programs are central to GM’s investment, equipping employees for advanced manufacturing.
General Motors is reinforcing its leadership in U.S. manufacturing with a $250 million investment in its Parma Metal Center, the automaker announced on November 19. The upgrade will support the production of sheet metal stampings and assemblies for vehicles allocated to Orion Assembly in Michigan, Spring Hill Manufacturing in Tennessee, and Fairfax Assembly in Kansas, highlighting GM’s commitment to domestic production.
The investment brings GM’s total 2025 manufacturing investments to nearly $5.5 billion, reflecting its strategy to meet growing customer demand across both internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV lines.
Parma Metal Center processes more than 400 tons of steel daily and has the capacity to produce over 100 million parts annually. The investment will modernize equipment, strengthen supply chain resilience, and leverage GM’s flexible manufacturing footprint to maintain competitiveness in North America.
In addition to equipment upgrades, GM is prioritizing workforce development. Team members will receive training to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and machinery. Broader initiatives include investments in STEM/STEAM education and apprenticeship programs designed to prepare the next generation of automotive workers.
Mike Trevorrow, GM’s senior vice president of global manufacturing, emphasized that the Parma Metal Center investment is not only focused on modernizing equipment but also on supporting the workforce. He highlighted that GM’s employees are central to the company’s success, and the investment ensures they have the training and resources needed to thrive in advanced manufacturing.
