GM Invests $44.5 Million in Lansing Grand River Plant

New logistics center improves efficiency and quality, creates 200 jobs

2013-05-21



LANSING, Mich. – General Motors today announced a $44.5 million investment to build a Logistics Optimization Center at its Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, creating 200 new jobs.

The investment will be used to build a 400,000-square-foot building adjacent to the plant to sequence and assemble parts to make manufacturing more flexible at the site. Lansing Grand River is home of the ... [Read More]

Aluminum, Structural Adhesive Help Boost Cadillac Performance and Quietness

Bonding agent reduces squeaks and rattles; aluminum cuts ATS and CTS weight

2013-05-09
GM Press Release

DETROIT – Greater use of structural adhesive and aluminum is helping Cadillac reduce overall weight of the ATS and all-new CTS sedans, contributing to better ride and handling and reduced cabin noise in both models.

The new CTS uses 387 feet of structural adhesive – more than the length of a football field – as a bonding agent that holds together and stiffens load-bearing parts and components. The extensive use of adhesive provides a damping effect, which reduces the transmission of vibration through the body structure. That pays off in fewer squeaks and rattles reaching a driver.

The heavy-duty material, along with traditional metal joining processes like spot welding, also... [Read More]