Dundee Engine Plant
 Dundee Engine prior to dissolution of the GEMA | |
| Formation | 2003[1] |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Production of engines for Chrysler and Fiat |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Parent organization | Chrysler Group LLC |
Staff | 719[1] |
Dundee Engine Plant is an automobile engine factory in Dundee, Michigan. Now, wholly owned by Chrysler Group LLC. It was formerly part of the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance or GEMA. The plant has over 1,300,000 sq ft (120,000 m2) of floor space and sits on 275 acres; 100 of which are covered in Michigan prairie. It currently employs about 714 workers.[1]
History
The plant was constructed as part of the Global Engine Alliance joint-venture between DaimlerChrysler, Hyundai Motor Company, and Mitsubishi Motors and cost $803 million. Construction of the plant began in April 2003 and was complete in 2004. With the North Plant opening in October 2005, and the South plant opening in November 2006.[1]
Chrysler launched 1.4 L FIRE engine production at the plant in November 2010, after a $179 million investment. An additional $150 million investment was also announced in October 2010 to be used for capacity expansion and future engine production.[1]
In January 2012, the name was officially changed from Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance to Dundee Engine Plant. Also, in 2012, Dundee started producing the 2.0 L Tigershark engine. On August 6, 2012, a second shift was added to FIRE engine production.[1]
On August 7, 2013, Chrysler said it planned to invest in the Dundee Engine Plant and Trenton Engine Plant; with $52 million in improvements. $40.5 million going to Dundee to help aid Trenton with Tigershark engine production.[1]
Products
- 1.4 Fire I4 engine
- 1.8 World I4 engine
- 2.0 World I4 engine
- 2.4 World I4 engine
- 2.0 Tigershark I4 engine
- 2.4 Tigershark I4 engine
References
Coordinates: 41°58′47.2758″N 83°39′45.6222″W / 41.979798833°N 83.662672833°W
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