$144 Million Investment brings new jobs and parts to Trenton Plant

Trenton Engine Facility

We think it’s pretty cool the Chrysler Group is going to be offering about 268 new jobs to its Trenton Engine complex as a result of the Chrysler Group LLC’s investment of $144 Million buckaroos for new equipment at its Trenton Engine Complex to support increased production of the Pentastar engine.

Yes, $144 million bucks is big news for big business, but we are thrilled with the news of job creation, as our economy is in dire need of it. Now, onto the investment news. The investment will be used to repurpose about one-fifth or nearly 400,000-square feet of the Trenton North Engine Plant, which ceased operations in May 2011, for the production of core components for the Pentastar engine produced at its sister plant, Trenton South.

Trenton South launched the new Pentastar engine in March 2010, which is now available in 10 Chrysler Group vehicles including the Jeep_® Grand Cherokee, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible and Chrysler Town & Country. The Pentastar engine was recently recognized by Ward’s Automotive as one of the “Ten Best” for 2010.

“As Chrysler Group moves to replace seven V-6 engines with the new Pentastar V-6, it has become necessary to add capacity on core components in order to meet the production demands of this new engine,” said Brian Harlow, Vice President and Head of Powertrain Manufacturing. “This investment has also given Trenton North, which has been building engines for nearly 60 years, a new lease on life.”

The Chrysler Group LLC sure has been doing well since overcoming the past few years. Cars are selling well and these investments only show promise for the future. To learn more about the Chrysler Group LLC’s cars visit us online. Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge has each and every Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram model in stock and on our lot. Come check us out today. 

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