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'''Kokomo Casting''' is a [[DaimlerChrysler]] [[automobile]] factory in [[Kokomo, Indiana]]. The factory opened in [[1965]] and was expanded in [[1969]], [[1986]], [[1995]], and [[1997]]. Today, it is the largest [[die casting]] factory in the world. |
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| name = Kokomo Transmission Plant |
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| operated = 1965–present <ref name=offic>[https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=328&mid= Kokomo Casting Plant] on Stellantis</ref> |
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| location = [[Kokomo, Indiana]] |
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| industry = [[automotive industry|Automotive]] |
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| products = [[Transaxle]] cases, [[engine block]], [[propulsion transmission]]s |
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| employees = 1,213 (2022) <ref name=offic/> |
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| area = {{convert|35|acre|km2}} |
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| volume = {{convert|625,000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} <ref name=offic/> |
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| address = 1001 East Boulevard |
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* [[Chrysler]] (1965–1998) |
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* [[DaimlerChrysler]] (1998–2007) |
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* Chrysler (2007–2014) |
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* [[Fiat Chrysler Automobiles]] (2014–2021) |
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* [[Stellantis]] (2021–present) |
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'''Kokomo Casting Plant''' is a [[Chrysler|Stellantis North America]] [[automotive industry|automotive]] factory in [[Kokomo, Indiana]] that manufactures aluminum parts for automotive components, [[transaxle]] cases, [[engine block]]s, [[propulsion transmission]]s.<ref name=offic/> The factory opened in 1965 and was expanded in 1969, 1986, 1995, and 1997. It is the largest [[die casting]] factory in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|last=LLC|first=FCA US|title=A World Premiere: FCA US Kokomo Casting Plant Becomes First-Ever Casting Facility to Earn World Class Manufacturing Bronze Award|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-world-premiere-fca-us-kokomo-casting-plant-becomes-first-ever-casting-facility-to-earn-world-class-manufacturing-bronze-award-300161307.html|access-date=2020-07-31|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}}</ref> In June 2010 Chrysler announced a 300 million dollar investment to retool and modernize the Kokomo Casting for production of a future eight-speed automatic.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.insideline.com/chrysler/chrysler-confirms-it-will-build-zfs-eight-speed-transmission-starting-in-2013.html | title=Car News - Latest Auto News, First Looks and First Drives}}</ref> |
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== Current products == |
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* Aluminum parts |
* Aluminum parts |
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* Transmission and transaxle cases |
* Transmission and transaxle cases |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{official website}} |
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{{Stellantis}} |
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{{Chrysler Group LLC assembly plants}} |
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[[Category:Motor vehicle assembly plants in Indiana]] |
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[[Category:Companies based in Kokomo, Indiana]] |
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[[Category:1965 establishments in Indiana]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Howard County, Indiana]] |
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[[Category:Industrial buildings completed in 1965]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 14 September 2023
| Kokomo Transmission Plant | |
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| Operated | 1965–present [1] |
| Standort | Kokomo, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40°27′44″N 86°06′57″W / 40.46230246°N 86.11577495°W |
| Industrie | Automotive |
| Produkte | Transaxle cases, engine block, propulsion transmissions |
| Employees | 1,213 (2022) [1] |
| Area | 35 acres (0.14 km2) |
| Volume | 625,000 sq ft (58,100 m2) [1] |
| Address | 1001 East Boulevard |
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Kokomo Casting Plant is a Stellantis North America automotive factory in Kokomo, Indiana that manufactures aluminum parts for automotive components, transaxle cases, engine blocks, propulsion transmissions.[1] The factory opened in 1965 and was expanded in 1969, 1986, 1995, and 1997. It is the largest die casting factory in the world.[2] In June 2010 Chrysler announced a 300 million dollar investment to retool and modernize the Kokomo Casting for production of a future eight-speed automatic.[3]
Current products
[edit]- Aluminum parts
- Transmission and transaxle cases
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Kokomo Casting Plant on Stellantis
- ^ LLC, FCA US. "A World Premiere: FCA US Kokomo Casting Plant Becomes First-Ever Casting Facility to Earn World Class Manufacturing Bronze Award". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ "Car News - Latest Auto News, First Looks and First Drives".
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