Chrysler Corporation Announces Assembly Plant Operations for Week of October 16

Strategic Insights -

Chrysler Corporation has reported that eight of its nine U.S. assembly plants and all three Canadian assembly plants will operate during the week of October 16. The company has outlined specific production schedules for each plant, including shifted hours and days of operation. Notably, the Conner Assembly Plant in Detroit will resume Viper RT/10 production this fall, marking a significant development for the company's operations in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eight U.S. assembly plants and three Canadian assembly plants will operate during the week of October 16.
  • Jefferson North plant in Detroit will operate three 7.5-hour shifts during the week and two 9-hour shifts on Saturday, October 14.
  • St. Louis-North and Toledo plants will operate two 8-hour shifts each.
  • Belvidere and Dodge City Complex-Warren plants will operate two 9-hour shifts each.
  • St. Louis-South will operate two 10-hour shifts, and Newark will operate one 8-hour shift.
  • Sterling Heights will operate two 8-hour shifts during the week and two 8-hour shifts on Saturday, October 14.
  • Viper RT/10 production will resume at the newly established Conner Assembly Plant in Detroit.
  • Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, will operate 3 7.5-hour shifts during the week, 3 7.5-hour shifts on Saturday, October 14, and 3 6-hour shifts on Sunday, October 15.
  • Bramalea will operate two 8-hour shifts during the week and two 8-hour shifts on Saturday, October 14.
  • Pillette will operate one 8-hour shift.

Statistics:

  • 8 U.S. assembly plants and 3 Canadian assembly plants will operate.
  • 16 production days are planned for the week of October 16.
  • 118 hours of production are expected at Jefferson North on Saturday, October 14.
  • 16 hours of production are planned at St. Louis-South each day.
  • 8 hours of production are planned at Newark each day.
  • 128 hours of production are expected at Windsor Assembly Plant on October 14.

Sources:

  • Chrysler Corporation (NYSE: C) press release
  • PRNewswire, October 12, 1995