Fairfax Assembly & Stamping Plant

Revised:2021-05-03

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Location:

3201 Fairfax Trafficway
Kansas City , Kansas. 66115 United States

Year Opened:

1987

Facility Size:

Site Area: 572 Acres / Manufacturing Area under Roof: 95 Acres / Floor Space: Manufacturing: 4,900,000 sq. ft. / Admin/Mezzanine: 187,948 sq. ft.


Employee Information

Hourly:

1879

Salaried:

219

Total:

2098

Union Local:

UAW Local 31
 
*Population is based on employee count by location and not by full-time equivalent. Data as of March 31, 2021.


Facility Details

The General Motors Fairfax Assembly & Stamping Plant has been producing World Class Quality vehicles in the Kansas City area since 1946. Fairfax Assembly was the first industrial facility to operate as a dual-purpose manufacturer producing both automobiles and jet fighters in the same building. The present facility, constructed in 1985, has received numerous awards, including North American Car of the Year for the Chevrolet Malibu, as well as earning a top safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and J.D. Power recognition in multiple categories. In addition to the industry awards, the plant has received several capital investments. The plant workforce is represented by UAW Local 31 and currently manufactures the Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu.

Investments

Recent Major Investments:

  • 2018: Investment announced for the production of the first-ever Cadillac XT4 $265 million.
  • 2015: Equipment and technology –including a simulator to test and address effects of road conditions on customers’ ride and handling experiences – to support the All-New Malibu, $174 million
  • 2013 Investment announced for all-new paint shop and press upgrade $600 Million.
  • 2011 Investment in the LaCrosse eAssist and related upgrades $20 Million
  • 2010 Investment announcement of the New Generation Malibu $136 Million
  • 2009 Launched the all-new Buick LaCrosse. Reinvestment of $158 Million.

Products & Production

Products:
Cadillac XT4
Chevrolet Malibu

Awards

2019

  • 2019 Middle East Car of the Year Award, Best Compact Premium SUV, Cadillac XT4
  • 2019 J.D. Power Midsize Car, Chevrolet Malibu

2018

  • 2018 Chevrolet Malibu NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score

2017

  • 2017 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS Top Safety Pick When Equipped with Available Driver Confidence Package
  • 2017 Chevrolet Malibu U.S. News & World Report “Best Midsize Car for Families”
  • 2017 Chevrolet Malibu U.S. News & World Report “Best Hybrid Car for Families”

GM State Economic Impact

  • 2020 State Wages: $170,281,809.45 
  • 2020 Total Tax Withheld: $29,850,052.85 

*Wages include hourly and salaried combined
*Total tax withheld does not include EE, SS or MED

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