Chicago & Midwest + Midwest | August 15, 2018

Lear Opens New Automotive Supply Plant in Flint

Automotive supplier Lear Corporation recently celebrated the grand opening of a new seating facility in Flint, MI. The facility, the first to be built in Flint in more than 30 years, will employ over 600 by the end of 2019.

“Flint is the definition of a community-driven city, fueled by dedicated people who are committed to making things happen,” said Ray Scott, Lear’s president and CEO. “I see the opening of this plant as a way to show appreciation for Flint and bring together some of the hardest-working people in Michigan, while producing innovative, highest-quality products for our customers.”

The 156,000-square-foot facility will build seats for just-in-time delivery to the nearby General Motors Flint Assembly plant, as well as the General Motors Fort Wayne plant in Indiana. Lear will also renovate Dort Park in Flint.

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