Tonawanda, N.Y. (WBEN) - A major investment from General Motors is coming for the Tonawanda Powertrain plant, as the company is planning to invest nearly $900 million at the plant along River Road toward building V6 engines.
GM says the new generation of engines is expected to deliver stronger performance than today's engines, while benefiting fuel economy and reducing emissions. New combustion and thermal management innovations are a key factor driving these improvements.
"Our significant investments in GM’s Tonawanda Propulsion plant show our commitment to strengthening American manufacturing and supporting jobs in the U.S.," said Mary Barra, Chair and CEO. "GM's Buffalo plant has been in operation for 87 years and is continuing to innovate the engines we build there to make them more fuel efficient and higher performing, which will help us deliver world-class trucks and SUVs to our customers for years to come."
The investment includes new machinery, equipment, and tools, as well as facility renovations.
"This investment marks an exciting new chapter for our plant," said Tara Wasik, plant director at Tonawanda. "For generations, our team has demonstrated its commitment to manufacturing excellence. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting the Western New York community and steadfast in our mission to deliver world-class propulsion systems to our customers."
The project will support 870 jobs at Tonawanda Propulsion, including 177 jobs that were deemed at risk.
The sixth generation will start in 2027.