Wentzville GM Plant Locks In $1.5B Investment, Securing 4,000 Jobs
By CORINNE RUFF • DEC 13, 2019
WENTZVILLE — General Motors announced Friday it will invest $1.5 billion in its Wentzville plant to support production of its next generation of midsize pickup trucks.
During a press event, GM President Mark Reuss — who started his GM career at the plant — said the company will retain 4,000 full-time jobs as a result of the move.
The investment includes upgrades and new equipment for the plant’s paint and body shops as well as general assembly areas. Ruess said the company will start bringing in new conveyors, controls and tooling over the holidays.
During a press conference at the Wentzville plant, GM President Mark Reuss announces a $1.5 billion investment. He grew up in southern Illinois.
The announcement comes after tense negotiations with lawmakers, including Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The Republican said he was willing to walk away several times but that it ultimately turned out to be a good deal for the state.