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'''Sterling Heights Assembly''' (SHAP) is an [[automobile]] manufacturing factory in [[Sterling Heights, Michigan]] currently operated by [[Chrysler Group LLC]]. The factory opened in 1953 to produce missiles. The nearby '''Sterling Stamping''' opened in 1965. Subsequent to its first plant in the continental United States — [[Volkswagen Westmoreland Assembly Plant]] in Pennsylvania — [[Volkswagen]] converted the plan for automobile production in 1980, but never manufactured automobiles there, instead selling the plant to Chrysler in 1983.
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* [[Volkswagen]] (1980–1983)
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The '''Sterling Heights Assembly Plant''' (abbrevriated '''SHAP'''), is a {{convert|5,000,000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} [[automotive industry|automotive]] manufacturing factory in [[Sterling Heights, Michigan]] currently operated by [[Chrysler|Stellantis North America]].<ref name=offic>[https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=335&mid= Sterling Heights] at Stellantis NA</ref>


== History ==
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After the plant was modernized in 2006, the assembly line and tooling for the outgoing Stratus and Sebring were sold to [[OAO GAZ]] and shipped to that company's factory in [[Nizhny Novgorod]] in [[Russia]]. GAZ continued to produce the Stratus under license there through 2010, marketed as the [[Volga Siber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060414/UPDATE/604140422/1148/AUTO01|title=Sterling Heights assembly line to be shipped to Russia|work=[[Detroit News]]|accessdate=April 14, 2006}}</ref>
The factory was opened by Chrysler under its [[Chrysler#Missiles|Missile Division]] in 1953 to produce missiles. The nearby "Sterling Stamping" opened in 1965. The plant was operated by the [[United States Army|US Army]] for a number of years and was purchased by [[Volkswagen of America]] in 1980.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1983/04/08/business/chrysler-plans-to-buy-vw-plant-near-detroit.html|title=Chrysler Plans to Buy Vw Plant Near Detroit|newspaper=The New York Times|date=8 April 1983}}</ref> VW entered a sales slump and never produced any vehicles at the plant. In 1983, the plant was sold to Chrysler to produce the [[Dodge Shadow]] and [[Plymouth Sundance]].


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After the plant was modernized in 2006, the assembly line and tooling for the outgoing Stratus and Sebring were sold to [[OAO GAZ]] and shipped to that company's factory in [[Nizhny Novgorod]] in [[Russia]]. GAZ continued to produce the Stratus under license there until 2010, marketed as the [[Volga Siber]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060414/UPDATE/604140422/1148/AUTO01|title=Sterling Heights assembly line to be shipped to Russia|work=[[Detroit News]]|accessdate=April 14, 2006}}</ref>
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On May 6, 2009 it was announced that the Sterling Heights Assembly plant would close by December 2010<ref>http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/05/06/chrysler-to-close-five-plants-in-us.htm</ref> with the adjacent stamping plant to remain open however the decision of the Chrysler board to make the new [[Chrysler 200|200 model]] allowed it to bring new life into the plant and saved it from being closed .


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In May 2009 it was announced that the Sterling Heights Assembly plant would close by December 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/05/06/chrysler-to-close-five-plants-in-us.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210144250/http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/05/06/chrysler-to-close-five-plants-in-us.htm |archive-date=2011-02-10 |title=CanadianDriver » General News » Chrysler to close five plants in U.S.}}</ref> with the adjacent stamping plant to remain open. A decision of the Chrysler board to make the new [[Chrysler 200|200 model]] allowed it to bring new life into the plant and saved it from being closed.
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In 2010 Chrysler purchased the plant from Old Carco LLC for 20 million dollars. The plant will retain its current 1,200 employees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-purchase-mid-size-sedan-plant-from-bankrupt-old-carco.html|title=Chrysler purchases mid-size sedan plant from bankrupt Old Carco|work=leftlanenews|accessdate=28 July 2010}}</ref> Chrysler will break ground on a new paint shop at the plant on June 21, 2011. This comes after an announcement of an 850 million dollar investment in October 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2011/06/groundbreaking-for-new-sterling-heights-paint-shop-set-for-june-21|title=Groundbreaking for new Sterling Heights paint shop|work=allpar|accessdate=16 June 2011}}</ref>


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In 2010 Chrysler purchased the plant from Old Carco LLC for [[USD]]$20 million. The plant will retain its current 1,200 employees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-purchase-mid-size-sedan-plant-from-bankrupt-old-carco.html|title=Chrysler purchases mid-size sedan plant from bankrupt Old Carco|work=leftlanenews|accessdate=28 July 2010}}</ref> Chrysler broke ground on a new paint shop at the plant in June 2011. This came after an announcement of an 850 million dollar investment in October 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2011/06/groundbreaking-for-new-sterling-heights-paint-shop-set-for-june-21|title=Groundbreaking for new Sterling Heights paint shop|work=allpar|access-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623010716/http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2011/06/groundbreaking-for-new-sterling-heights-paint-shop-set-for-june-21|archive-date=23 June 2011}}</ref>
==Products Made==
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*[[Chrysler 200]] (2011–Present)


When the Chrysler 200 was discontinued in December 2016, FCA announced that the Sterling Heights facility would receive a $1.49 billion investment to retool so it can build the next-generation [[Ram 1500]] pickup, which will be transferred from the [[Warren Truck Assembly]] so that it can build the all-new, full size [[Jeep Wagoneer (SJ)#Revival|Jeep Wagoneer]] with a planned launch in 2018.<ref>[http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2016/07/26/fca-chrysler-investment-sterling-heights/87545180/ Sterling Heights survives]</ref>
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==Former products==

== Vehicles produced ==
=== Current ===
*[[Ram 1500 (DT)|Ram 1500]] (2019–present)
*[[Ram 1500 REV]] (2025–present)

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=== Former ===
* Sterling Heights Assembly
* Sterling Heights Assembly
**[[Chrysler 200]] Convertible (2011-2014)
**[[Chrysler 200]] Sedan (2011–2017) and Convertible (2011–2014)
**[[Lancia Flavia]] (2011-2014)
**[[Lancia Flavia]] (2011–2014)
**[[Dodge Avenger]] (2008-2014)
**[[Dodge Avenger]] (2008–2014)
** [[Chrysler Sebring]] Sedan (2001-2010) and Convertible (1996-2010)
**[[Chrysler Sebring]] Sedan (2001–2010) and Convertible (1996–2010)
** [[Plymouth Breeze]] (1996-2000)
**[[Ram 1500 TRX]] (2021–2024)
** [[Dodge Stratus]] (1995-2006)
**[[Plymouth Breeze]] (1996–2000)
** [[Chrysler Cirrus]] (1995-2000)
**[[Dodge Stratus]] (1995–2006)
** [[Dodge Daytona]] (1992–1993)
**[[Chrysler Cirrus]] (1995–2000)
** [[Dodge Shadow]]/[[Plymouth Sundance]] (1987–1994)
**[[Dodge Daytona]] (1992–1993)
**[[Dodge Shadow]]/[[Plymouth Sundance]] (1987–1994)
** [[Chrysler LeBaron GTS]]/[[Dodge Lancer]] (1985–1989)
**[[Chrysler LeBaron GTS]]/[[Dodge Lancer]] (1985–1989)
* Sterling Stamping
* Sterling Stamping
** Stamped metal panels
** Stamped metal panels


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{official website}}

{{Chrysler Group LLC assembly plants}}
{{Stellantis}}


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Revision as of 04:54, 6 September 2024

42°34′12″N 83°01′52″W / 42.570°N 83.031°W / 42.570; -83.031

Sterling Heights Assembly
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Operated1953–present
LocationSterling Heights, Michigan
Coordinates42°34′N 83°02′W / 42.57°N 83.03°W / 42.57; -83.03
IndustryAutomotive
ProductsAutomobiles
Employees7,008 (2022) [1]
Area286 acres (1.16 km2)
Volume5,000,000 sq ft (460,000 m2) [1]
Address38111 Van Dyke
Owner(s)

The Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (abbrevriated SHAP), is a 5,000,000 sq ft (460,000 m2) automotive manufacturing factory in Sterling Heights, Michigan currently operated by Stellantis North America.[1]

History

The factory was opened by Chrysler under its Missile Division in 1953 to produce missiles. The nearby "Sterling Stamping" opened in 1965. The plant was operated by the US Army for a number of years and was purchased by Volkswagen of America in 1980.[2] VW entered a sales slump and never produced any vehicles at the plant. In 1983, the plant was sold to Chrysler to produce the Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance.

After the plant was modernized in 2006, the assembly line and tooling for the outgoing Stratus and Sebring were sold to OAO GAZ and shipped to that company's factory in Nizhny Novgorod in Russia. GAZ continued to produce the Stratus under license there until 2010, marketed as the Volga Siber.[3]

In May 2009 it was announced that the Sterling Heights Assembly plant would close by December 2010,[4] with the adjacent stamping plant to remain open. A decision of the Chrysler board to make the new 200 model allowed it to bring new life into the plant and saved it from being closed.

In 2010 Chrysler purchased the plant from Old Carco LLC for USD$20 million. The plant will retain its current 1,200 employees.[5] Chrysler broke ground on a new paint shop at the plant in June 2011. This came after an announcement of an 850 million dollar investment in October 2010.[6]

When the Chrysler 200 was discontinued in December 2016, FCA announced that the Sterling Heights facility would receive a $1.49 billion investment to retool so it can build the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup, which will be transferred from the Warren Truck Assembly so that it can build the all-new, full size Jeep Wagoneer with a planned launch in 2018.[7]

Vehicles produced

Current

Former

References

  1. ^ a b c Sterling Heights at Stellantis NA
  2. ^ "Chrysler Plans to Buy Vw Plant Near Detroit". The New York Times. 8 April 1983.
  3. ^ "Sterling Heights assembly line to be shipped to Russia". Detroit News. Retrieved April 14, 2006.
  4. ^ "CanadianDriver » General News » Chrysler to close five plants in U.S." Archived from the original on 2011-02-10.
  5. ^ "Chrysler purchases mid-size sedan plant from bankrupt Old Carco". leftlanenews. Retrieved 28 July 2010.
  6. ^ "Groundbreaking for new Sterling Heights paint shop". allpar. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
  7. ^ Sterling Heights survives
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