Ford announces plant expansion
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 8:44 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 3:22 PM EDT
DEARBORN, Mich. — Automaker Ford has announced that it will create more than 2,000 jobs at new plants in Michigan's southeast.
The auto company said it plans to invest more than $700 million in equipment and production capacity at six facilities.
Ford previously announced its goal to add 12,000 hourly jobs and a $6 billion U.S. plant investment by 2015.
It said the investments will ensure the Michigan plants can support the growth plans.