Piston Automotive Plans Wentzville, Missouri, Manufacturing Plant
10/24/2022
The location will increase the company’s capacity for producing a variety of components for automotive manufacturers. Piston Automotive was recently awarded a contract with General Motors to assemble front struts, cooling modules, rear suspensions, center consoles, brake corners, and headliners for the GM Colorado and Canyon trucks. GM’s Wentzville Assembly is located just 2 miles from the new site.
“We are thrilled to be opening a second facility in the great state of Missouri and building our new team from the Wentzville community,” said Bob Holloway, President of Piston Automotive. “Our new Wentzville location is an exciting strategic milestone in our organization that provides a solid foundation to successfully launch our new General Motors products and supporting our growth at Piston Automotive.”
For the expansion, Piston Automotive used the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.
“Piston Automotive is a welcome addition to Wentzville,” said Maggie Kost, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “This facility will provide valuable support for the manufacturing of Missouri-made vehicles. We’re grateful for the impact this investment will have and the opportunities it provides to help Missourians prosper.”
Piston Automotive is a leading assembler of complex modules for automotive interior, exterior, electrification, powertrain, and chassis. The company was recently awarded a contract with General Motors to assemble front struts, cooling modules, rear suspensions, center consoles, brake corners, and headliners for the GM Colorado and Canyon trucks. General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly is located just 2 miles from the site of Piston Automotive’s new location.
“Greater St. Louis, Inc. is proud to welcome Piston Automotive to the St. Louis metro, where their investment will strengthen and enhance our advanced manufacturing sector, a vital growth industry for our region,” said Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc. “The company’s investment in Wentzville will complement established manufacturers, like General Motors, creating good-paying jobs, driving inclusive economic growth, and benefitting our region for years to come.”
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