DETROIT—Fiat Chrysler has pledged to spend $1 billion to overhaul its assembly plants in Michigan and Ohio to build the upcoming Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Wrangler pickup. The move will add 2,000 jobs to the automaker’s U.S. workforce and will enable the company to move Ram heavy-duty pickup truck production from Mexico to the U.S.
DAYTON, OH—The nonprofit National Aviation Heritage Alliance (NAHA)—in cooperation with the state of Ohio, the city of Dayton and the National Park Service, among others—is hoping to raise approximately $4 million by the end of this year to save the Wright brothers’ original assembly plant here.
COLDWATER, OH—Systems integrator Coldwater Machine Co. has developed a new machine that automatically rolls and welds stainless steel drums and baskets for washers and dryers.
MARYSVILLE, OH—Honda Motor Co. has abandoned robotics and gone for the human touch at its new assembly plant here dedicated to producing the NSX sports car for worldwide export.
RAYMOND, OH—Honda will invest $53 million to build two new data centers here. The buildings will be home to Honda associates focused on product quality in the marketplace, increasing the company’s capability to study and respond to customer feedback more quickly and efficiently.
OTTAWA, OH—Whirlpool Corp. began construction on a $3.3-million wind-turbine project at its freezer assembly plant here. The project will generate more than 30 percent of the plant’s power needs.
GREENVILLE, OH—Whirlpool Corp. will expand its Factory Distribution Center here, which ships KitchenAid small appliances worldwide. The project will nearly double the space at the facility, to 650,000 square feet.
TOLEDO, OH—FCA US will invest more than $1 billion in its assembly plants in Illinois and Ohio to retool them to increase production of the Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler.
TOLEDO, OH—Dana Holding Corp. is planning to open a $70 million axle assembly plant here. The factory will employ at least 300 people and will make axles for the next generation of Jeep Wranglers.
