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Facility Details

Two technically aluminum casting processes: lost foam, and precision sand.

General Motors Saginaw Metal Casting Operations has been a proud part of the Saginaw economy for 100 years, providing jobs and community support for more than 90 years. It is located one mile west of I-75 (exit 151).

Investments

Recent Major Investments:

• Green sand aluminum – heads: 752,000
• Lost foam – heads: 333,700
• Precision sand – blocks: 117,500 

Products & Production

Products

• V-6 aluminum engine blocks and clyinder heads for the Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac CT6 and XT5 and the GMC Acadia and Canyon.
• Front axle assembly for the light-duty Chevrolet Silverado.
• Aluminum engine blocks and cylinder heads
• 2.2L/2.4L L850 I4 blocks
• 5.3L/6.0L Gen IV V-8 blocks and heads
• 5.3L/6.2L Gen IV V-8 block pre-machine

Processes

Three technically advanced aluminum casting processes are used at SMCO:  green sand, lost foam and precision sand.  SMCO is General Motors’ largest aluminum casting facility.

GM State Economic Impact

• State Wages: $75,874,299
• Total Tax Withheld: $15,796,715