Stellantis’ Kokomo facility receiving investments for battery-electric vehicle production
Stellantis is celebrating exceptional and milestone safety achievements at its two North American casting plants, recognized by the annual North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) Safety Award Program.
Kokomo Casting Plant (KCP) in Kokomo, Indiana, has extended its impressive streak, earning its 10th consecutive Outstanding Award. This milestone award highlights KCP's unwavering commitment to maintaining a superior safety record for a decade.
Etobicoke Casting Plant (ECP) in Ontario, Canada, has secured a hat-trick: a third consecutive Perfect Award. This recognition signifies zero lost days, transfers, or restrictions related to work-related injuries or illnesses in 2023 as documented by the data submitted to NADCA.
The NADCA Safety Awards Program recognizes facilities across North America that prioritize employee well-being and safety.
"Earning prestigious awards like these from NADCA is a testament to our employees' unwavering efforts towards safety," said Mike Resha, Stellantis' Head of North American Manufacturing. "They go above and beyond to ensure a safe work environment while maintaining the highest quality standards. I'm proud of the dedication of everyone at both Etobicoke and Kokomo."
Both Etobicoke and Kokomo Casting Plants play a vital role in supporting the company's ambitious Dare Forward goal of achieving 50-percent battery-electric vehicle sales in the U.S. and Canada by 2030.
In February 2023, Stellantis announced that it will invest a total of $155 million USD in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce new electric drive modules (EDM) that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America. The EDM gearbox cover will be cast at the Kokomo Casting Plant. Production is expected to start in the third quarter of 2024, following retooling.
In August 2022, Stellantis announced a $99 USD million investment in three North American plants for production of a new 1.6-liter, I-4 turbocharged engine that has both direct fuel injection and flexibility for hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) applications. More than $14 million will be invested at Kokomo Casting to convert existing die-cast machines and cells for production of the engine blocks.
NADCA was founded in 1989 to support and promote the die-casting industry throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. As award winners, ECP and KCP will be highlighted in Die Casting Engineer magazine and recognized at this year’s Die Casting Congress & Exposition, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.