Magna starts new Michigan plant
February 25, 2021
Maryam Farag
Photo: General Motors.
Magna has started a new manufacturing facility in St. Clair, Mich., that will build complex battery enclosures for the 2022 GMC Hummer EV.
The new facility, Magna Electric Vehicle Structures, is 345,000 square-feet and represents an over $70-million investment that is expected to bring more than 300 jobs to the city of St. Clair over the next five years.
The battery enclosure contributes to the structural and safety aspects of the vehicle’s frame and protects high-voltage batteries from damage and water. Magna develops these advanced assemblies in steel, aluminum and multi-material configurations, including lightweight composites.