Full Pontiac G8 Production Begins
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Full Pontiac G8 Production Begins Full production of the Pontiac G8 began today, with Holden announcing that the Elizabeth plant in South Australia will now be split 50-50 between producing domestic and export vehicles.
Holden marked the occasion with VIP event at the Holden Vehicle Operations centre in Adelaide.
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18 December 2007
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Holden added another vehicle to its growing export program today with the announcement that full production of the Pontiac G8 for the US market was now underway.
The introduction of the Pontiac G8 represents a significant milestone for Holden as it brings the mix of vehicles produced at the Elizabeth manufacturing plant in Adelaide to a 50-50 split of export and domestic production.
It also ensures the Elizabeth production line will now be running at its full production capacity of 620 cars a day, which equates to one car off the line every 76 seconds.
Holden marked the start of the G8 export program today with a VIP event at Holden Vehicle Operations in Adelaide.
The event was attended by the new Federal Industry Minister, the Hon Simon Crean MP, who was joined by the Hon Kevin Foley, Acting Premier of South Australia and the Hon Theo Theophanous, Victorian Minister for Industry and Trade.
The Pontiac G8 goes on sale in the US in the first quarter of next year and is the biggest of three new export programs announced in 2007 by Holden, the others being to Korea and the Middle East.
Speaking at Elizabeth today, Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Chris Gubbey said that exports were crucial to the company’s future prosperity.
“For 60 years, we have been producing world class vehicles primarily for the Australian market. That market has developed into one of the most crowded in the world with almost fifty brands now competing for a share of only a million new vehicles annually.
“GM has recognised Holden’s expertise and has entrusted the design and engineering of the Group’s large rear-wheel drive cars to us. This commitment is seeing us develop our exports which we see as a vital part of our business model going forward.
“The results are already evident. Holdens are now rolling off the production line here at Elizabeth for export under internationally recognised brand names of Vauxhall, Chevrolet and now Pontiac. Next year, with our exports to Korea, we will add Daewoo to that list,” he said.
The flexibility of the Elizabeth plant and its workforce has been a key element in expanding Holden’s export program.
“In the last few years, over $500 million has been invested in upgrading the plant at Elizabeth giving Holden of the most flexible plants in the GM group,” said Chris Gubbey.
“This investment has enabled us to remain competitive and means we can achieve a diverse mix of models, both left hand and right hand drive, for markets around the world.”
Chris Gubbey also acknowledged the support given to Holden from successive Federal and State Governments that has assisted the organisation in successfully achieving the transition from primarily a domestic Australian car company to a truly global manufacturer.
Holden marked the occasion with VIP event at the Holden Vehicle Operations centre in Adelaide.
Holden
18 December 2007
www.holden.com.au
Holden added another vehicle to its growing export program today with the announcement that full production of the Pontiac G8 for the US market was now underway.
The introduction of the Pontiac G8 represents a significant milestone for Holden as it brings the mix of vehicles produced at the Elizabeth manufacturing plant in Adelaide to a 50-50 split of export and domestic production.
It also ensures the Elizabeth production line will now be running at its full production capacity of 620 cars a day, which equates to one car off the line every 76 seconds.
Holden marked the start of the G8 export program today with a VIP event at Holden Vehicle Operations in Adelaide.
The event was attended by the new Federal Industry Minister, the Hon Simon Crean MP, who was joined by the Hon Kevin Foley, Acting Premier of South Australia and the Hon Theo Theophanous, Victorian Minister for Industry and Trade.
The Pontiac G8 goes on sale in the US in the first quarter of next year and is the biggest of three new export programs announced in 2007 by Holden, the others being to Korea and the Middle East.
Speaking at Elizabeth today, Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Chris Gubbey said that exports were crucial to the company’s future prosperity.
“For 60 years, we have been producing world class vehicles primarily for the Australian market. That market has developed into one of the most crowded in the world with almost fifty brands now competing for a share of only a million new vehicles annually.
“GM has recognised Holden’s expertise and has entrusted the design and engineering of the Group’s large rear-wheel drive cars to us. This commitment is seeing us develop our exports which we see as a vital part of our business model going forward.
“The results are already evident. Holdens are now rolling off the production line here at Elizabeth for export under internationally recognised brand names of Vauxhall, Chevrolet and now Pontiac. Next year, with our exports to Korea, we will add Daewoo to that list,” he said.
The flexibility of the Elizabeth plant and its workforce has been a key element in expanding Holden’s export program.
“In the last few years, over $500 million has been invested in upgrading the plant at Elizabeth giving Holden of the most flexible plants in the GM group,” said Chris Gubbey.
“This investment has enabled us to remain competitive and means we can achieve a diverse mix of models, both left hand and right hand drive, for markets around the world.”
Chris Gubbey also acknowledged the support given to Holden from successive Federal and State Governments that has assisted the organisation in successfully achieving the transition from primarily a domestic Australian car company to a truly global manufacturer.
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STUART INNES
December 18, 2007 01:15am
THIS car - a Pontiac G8 - represents the future of the Holden plant at Elizabeth and its 3400 workers.
It's one of the first Pontiacs off the production line and is ready to be shipped to the U.S. today.
"It's an awesome looking car," said 20-year Holden worker Bruce Mahlknecht of Wynn Vale, who gave the car its final check yesterday.
Holden has declared that its future as a manufacturer relies heavily on exports.
That has become even more important with the decline in large-car sales on the Australian domestic market.
This year it is sending about 31,000 cars to the Middle East, carrying the Chevrolet badge, as left-hand-drive versions of the Commodore and the long wheelbase Statesman-Caprice.
It is expected about 30,000 Pontiac sedans each year will go to the U.S.
Holden has said that by next year half its production will be for export. With Pontiac now coming down the line, the Elizabeth manufacturing facility has reached maximum capacity of 620 cars a day, using two Monday to Friday shifts.
The first shipments will be officially farewelled at the plant today by federal Trade Minister Simon Crean, SA Deputy Premier Kevin Foley and GM Holden chairman and managing director Chris Gubbey.
STUART INNES
December 18, 2007 01:15am
THIS car - a Pontiac G8 - represents the future of the Holden plant at Elizabeth and its 3400 workers.
It's one of the first Pontiacs off the production line and is ready to be shipped to the U.S. today.
"It's an awesome looking car," said 20-year Holden worker Bruce Mahlknecht of Wynn Vale, who gave the car its final check yesterday.
Holden has declared that its future as a manufacturer relies heavily on exports.
That has become even more important with the decline in large-car sales on the Australian domestic market.
This year it is sending about 31,000 cars to the Middle East, carrying the Chevrolet badge, as left-hand-drive versions of the Commodore and the long wheelbase Statesman-Caprice.
It is expected about 30,000 Pontiac sedans each year will go to the U.S.
Holden has said that by next year half its production will be for export. With Pontiac now coming down the line, the Elizabeth manufacturing facility has reached maximum capacity of 620 cars a day, using two Monday to Friday shifts.
The first shipments will be officially farewelled at the plant today by federal Trade Minister Simon Crean, SA Deputy Premier Kevin Foley and GM Holden chairman and managing director Chris Gubbey.
