DMAX opened as a three way partnership between GM and Isuzu Diesel Services and products of The usa in 1999 in within reach Moraine, Ohio, development Duramax diesel engines for the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD. Since terminating date, DMAX has been entirely owned by way of GM.
The Brookville web page opened in 2021 and builds engine parts for the Moraine operation. A GM spokesperson informed Automobile Information that the automaker plans to go tide staff on the Moraine facility to Brookville as manufacturing there scales up.
“We have no announcements to make at this time beyond the current product for the Moraine plant, but after this engine program builds out the plant may be considered as we evaluate future program allocation,” the spokesperson mentioned.
Carl Kennebrew, world president of the World Union of Electric Staff-Communications Staff of The usa, which represents DMAX hourly staff, mentioned in GM’s remark that he appears to be like ahead “to what lies ahead” for the Brookville operation.
“This historic investment and expansion announcement is a testament to the work ethic of the IUE-CWA members at this company and I could not be prouder,” Kennebrew mentioned.
