January 11, 2008

First Ontario-built Lincoln Town Car rolls off assembly line

St. Thomas, Ontario - The first Lincoln Town Car rolled off the assembly line in St. Thomas, Ontario yesterday. The model was moved to Ontario from the company's now-idled plant in Wixom, Michigan.

"A new chapter in the history of the St. Thomas Assembly Plant has started as we've proudly begun producing the Lincoln Town Car," said plant manager Mark Boldin. "The Lincoln Town Car is an outstanding vehicle in regards to safety with many best-in-class attributes, and we're pleased to add it to our portfolio of vehicles."

The St. Thomas plant opened in 1967, building the Ford Falcon. Currently, it is the only plant producing the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis, as well as the Town Car.

The Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW), which represents workers at the plant, said that it will continue to press the Ford Motor Company for new investment in the facility as the two sides go into bargaining in the fall of 2008. Following an announcement from Ford in January 2006, the plant's second shift was eliminated in early 2007; it currently operates on a single shift.

More News....