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Keep on Truckin’: GM to Expand in Flint

General Motors recently announced a $150 million investment in the production of heavy-duty pickup trucks, such as the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, at its Flint, MI, assembly plant, according to an online newsletter. With this increased budget, GM plans to improve the factory’s conveyor system, along with other equipment to expand production.

While the announcement included no new jobs, GM announced earlier this year that it plans to add 1,000 workers to the plant. The factory currently employs about 5,000 people. The new jobs will spur higher ...