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Windsor Assembly

October 21, 2023

Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) is a Stellantis Canada automobile factory in Windsor, Ontario. The factory opened in 1928 and Chrysler minivans production began in 1983.[2] Windsor Assembly is Windsor's largest employer.[3] The plant currently operates two shifts with over 4,200 employees.[4]

Windsor Assembly
The factory as seen in 2006
Operated1928–present
LocationWindsor, Ontario
Coordinates42°17′48.9″N 82°59′7.4″W / 42.296917°N 82.985389°W / 42.296917; -82.985389
IndustryAutomotive
ProductsMinivans
Employees4,123 (2022) [1]
ArchitectHutton & Souter
Area177 acres (0.72 km2) [1]
Volume4,400,000 sq ft (410,000 m2) [1]
Address2199 Chrysler Centre
Owner(s)Stellantis Canada

Overview Edit

The plant was designed by the architectural firm Hutton & Souter.[5] It covers 408,773 square metres (4.4 million sq. ft.)[6] on 50 hectares (120 acres) and manufactured the Generation I Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager minivans from 1983 until 1991. The Generation II minivans, constructed on the AS platform was equipped with an optional V6 engine and in a new long wheel-base version. The Generation III (NS) minivan production began in 1995 — with dual sliding doors. Starting in July 2000, the Generation IV (RS) minivan, which included the Stow'n Go seating, was produced until July 2007. In August 2007, the Generation V (RT) minivan was introduced which continues with the Stow 'n Go and features the new Swivel'n Go seating. The current Chrysler Pacifica (RU) minivan, that replaced the Chrysler Town & Country, entered production in 2016 for the 2017 model year and includes both gasoline engine and plug-in hybrid versions.

In March 2019, FCA Canada announced it would cut the third shift at Windsor Assembly, eliminating 1,500 jobs.[7] Although the third shift was initially scheduled to end in September 2019, it was extended multiple times. The third shift finally ended on July 10, 2020.[8]

Production of the Dodge Grand Caravan ended August 21, 2020 as FCA moves retail and fleet customers to the new entry-level Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler Grand Caravan.[9]

Vehicles produced Edit

Current Edit

Past Edit

Windsor Assembly assembled many vehicles before the plant was converted in 1982 for the production of the Minivan. Although the vehicle has had many names under different brands, the minivan has always been built at WAP. A deal with Volkswagen resulted in the plant assembling the Routan (RM) on the same platform as the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country models in August 2008. Production lasted until 2013.

With the closure of Windsor Assembly's sister plant, Saint Louis Assembly, in Fenton, Missouri in October 2008, WAP started producing the right-hand drive and diesel versions for the world market in August 2009 for the 2010 model year under the Chrysler nameplate and eventually the Lancia Voyager.

References Edit

  1. ^ a b c Windsor Assembly on Stellantis NA
  2. ^ "FCA US Media - Windsor Assembly Plant". FCA North America. January 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Local Companies | WEEDC - Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation". choosewindsoressex.com. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  4. ^ "Stellantis Media - Windsor Assembly Plant". Stellantis North America. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ Ohrnberger, Klaus H.; Marzotto, Tito R. (August 2016). "Transforming a Historic Auto Plant". Structure.
  6. ^ "Chrysler Media Info". Chrysler Media. 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
  7. ^ "FCA Canada to stop third shift at Windsor Assembly Plant, cutting 1,500 jobs". Windsor Star. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  8. ^ "Some workers leave Windsor Assembly Plant as retirees after FCA ends third shift". CBC News. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  9. ^ "Last Dodge Grand Caravan rolls off the line at Windsor Assembly Plant". CTV News. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2020-08-21.

External links Edit

  • Official website  

October 21, 2023
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations September 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message Windsor Assembly Plant WAP is a Stellantis Canada automobile factory in Windsor Ontario The factory opened in 1928 and Chrysler minivans production began in 1983 2 Windsor Assembly is Windsor s largest employer 3 The plant currently operates two shifts with over 4 200 employees 4 Windsor AssemblyThe factory as seen in 2006Operated1928 presentLocationWindsor OntarioCoordinates42 17 48 9 N 82 59 7 4 W 42 296917 N 82 985389 W 42 296917 82 985389IndustryAutomotiveProductsMinivansEmployees4 123 2022 1 ArchitectHutton amp SouterArea177 acres 0 72 km2 1 Volume4 400 000 sq ft 410 000 m2 1 Address2199 Chrysler CentreOwner s Stellantis Canada Contents 1 Overview 2 Vehicles produced 2 1 Current 2 2 Past 3 References 4 External linksOverview EditThe plant was designed by the architectural firm Hutton amp Souter 5 It covers 408 773 square metres 4 4 million sq ft 6 on 50 hectares 120 acres and manufactured the Generation I Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager minivans from 1983 until 1991 The Generation II minivans constructed on the AS platform was equipped with an optional V6 engine and in a new long wheel base version The Generation III NS minivan production began in 1995 with dual sliding doors Starting in July 2000 the Generation IV RS minivan which included the Stow n Go seating was produced until July 2007 In August 2007 the Generation V RT minivan was introduced which continues with the Stow n Go and features the new Swivel n Go seating The current Chrysler Pacifica RU minivan that replaced the Chrysler Town amp Country entered production in 2016 for the 2017 model year and includes both gasoline engine and plug in hybrid versions In March 2019 FCA Canada announced it would cut the third shift at Windsor Assembly eliminating 1 500 jobs 7 Although the third shift was initially scheduled to end in September 2019 it was extended multiple times The third shift finally ended on July 10 2020 8 Production of the Dodge Grand Caravan ended August 21 2020 as FCA moves retail and fleet customers to the new entry level Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler Grand Caravan 9 Vehicles produced EditCurrent Edit Chrysler Pacifica 2017 present Chrysler Voyager 2020 present Chrysler Grand Caravan 2020 present Past Edit Windsor Assembly assembled many vehicles before the plant was converted in 1982 for the production of the Minivan Although the vehicle has had many names under different brands the minivan has always been built at WAP A deal with Volkswagen resulted in the plant assembling the Routan RM on the same platform as the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town amp Country models in August 2008 Production lasted until 2013 With the closure of Windsor Assembly s sister plant Saint Louis Assembly in Fenton Missouri in October 2008 WAP started producing the right hand drive and diesel versions for the world market in August 2009 for the 2010 model year under the Chrysler nameplate and eventually the Lancia Voyager 1953 1955 Dodge M37 M43 1959 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 1960 1966 Valiant 1961 1966 Chrysler Windsor 1964 1965 Valiant Barracuda 1967 1976 Dodge Dart 1967 1976 Plymouth Valiant 1975 1978 Dodge Charger 1975 1983 Chrysler Cordoba 1978 Dodge Li l Red Express Truck 1978 1979 Dodge Magnum 1980 1983 Dodge Mirada 1981 Chrysler LeBaron 1981 1983 Chrysler Imperial 1981 1983 Dodge Diplomat Plymouth Caravelle Plymouth Gran Fury 1982 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue 1984 2000 Plymouth Voyager 1984 2007 Dodge Caravan 1987 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1987 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan 1990 2016 Chrysler Town amp Country 2001 2003 Chrysler Voyager 2004 2008 Chrysler Pacifica 2009 2013 Volkswagen Routan 2011 2014 Lancia Voyager 2012 2015 Ram C V TradesmanReferences Edit a b c Windsor Assembly on Stellantis NA FCA US Media Windsor Assembly Plant FCA North America January 2020 Retrieved July 16 2020 Local Companies WEEDC Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation choosewindsoressex com Retrieved 2020 07 16 Stellantis Media Windsor Assembly Plant Stellantis North America Retrieved 22 January 2022 Ohrnberger Klaus H Marzotto Tito R August 2016 Transforming a Historic Auto Plant Structure Chrysler Media Info Chrysler Media 2013 Retrieved 2013 09 08 FCA Canada to stop third shift at Windsor Assembly Plant cutting 1 500 jobs Windsor Star Retrieved 2020 07 16 Some workers leave Windsor Assembly Plant as retirees after FCA ends third shift CBC News 2020 07 10 Retrieved 2020 07 16 Last Dodge Grand Caravan rolls off the line at Windsor Assembly Plant CTV News 2020 08 21 Retrieved 2020 08 21 External links EditOfficial website nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Windsor Assembly amp oldid 1173986286, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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