Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has announced plans to make $285 million in investments in its Detroit Manufacturing Plant in Redford Township, approximately 15 miles west of downtown Detroit.
The plant is part of Detroit Diesel Corp., a DTNA subsidiary. The investment is made in partnership with the local community, the Michigan Legislature, and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as part of state’s Critical Industry Program, which provides financial support to create capital investments in Michigan.
The company’s plans include:
- Reinvestment in the internal combustion engine (ICE) platform:Continuing to support existing technologies.
- Enhancement of research and development Facilities:Promoting innovation and technological advancements.
This goal of the investment, according to officials, is to modernize and enhance the existing plant to maintain its current production capacity and innovation of ICE components, which remain crucial for many commercial trucking applications, and supports the growing demand for cleaner, more fuel-efficient engines and components, fostering an environment for expanded research and development in the commercial trucking sector.
DTNA says it anticipates a capital investment of up to $285 million for the project, which will be located on the Detroit Manufacturing Campus in Redford Township. In addition to the more than 2,000 existing jobs at the facility, over 400 new jobs are expected to be created at the site.
“Our Detroit Manufacturing Plant, with its legacy of over 85 years in Michigan, stands as a testament to innovation and progress,” says Matt Pfaffenbach, vice president of powertrain operations for DTNA. “This expansion is about more than just innovation; it’s about creating job opportunities and upskilling our workforce to meet the demands of tomorrow’s technology, while helping to stabilize the heavy-duty supply chain.
“This transformative project will propel us into a new era of manufacturing excellence while strengthening our role in the industry and bringing significant growth to the community we call home. It would not be possible without the support of the MEDC, and we are proud to support both our community and our employees through this initiative.”
The MEDC has incentivized the project with a $27.7 million performance-based Critical Industries Program grant, supporting job creation and economic growth in Michigan. DTNA also received Michigan Strategic Fund support for a State Essential Services Assessment abatement with an estimated value of up to $3.29 million. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025, contingent on the completion of planning and approval processes.
In Other Auto Industry News: Stellantis in Auburn Hills is partnering with the city of Detroit to make an additional $3.3 million in home repair grants available to residents living in the neighborhood around its Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack plant.
The new Home Repair Program, administered by the City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department, will include at least $2.7 million in unspent project funds, as well as $600,000 from the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Neighborhood Impact Fund that will be transferred from Invest Detroit to the city of Detroit for program administration. Homeowners will be eligible for home repairs funded by the program.
“Since we made the decision to build the first new assembly plant in more than 30 years in the city of Detroit five years ago, we have been committed to supporting the community,” says Christine Estereicher, vice president of public affairs for Stellantis North America. “In listening to our neighbors, we recognized there was additional need for home repairs, so redirecting these funds where they could do the most good was an easy decision. One of Stellantis’ values is to care for the future, and we hope these additional funds will help our neighbors make necessary updates to their homes.”
The funding is in addition to the $1.8 million Stellantis previously provided as part of the CBA that was specifically designated for home repair. Those funds were used in 2020 and 2021 to help approximately 120 eastside homeowners. The additional funding has gone through approvals with the Michigan Strategic Fund, Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) and Detroit City Council. With this announcement, the company has allocated more than $5 million in funding for repairs for area homeowners.
Residents around the plant who are interested in repair grants should contact the Housing & Revitalization Department at 313-628-2231 for more information. Applications will be available in January 2025.
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