VW OPENS NEW FACILITY IN CHATTANOOGA, GOES GREEN

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Last May, Volkswagen opened a brand-new $1-billion assembly plant on a 1,400-aore site in Chattanooga, Tenn., which is expected to build 150,000 mid-size Passats. The first U.S.-built Passat rolled off the assembly line on April 1 8, 2011 . The plant has created 2,000 jobs in the local economy. "Our investment in U.S. production will enable us to improve our competitive position and achieve our sales goals," said Mark Barnes, chief operating office for Volkswagen of America. "The tour of the new VW manufacturing facility in Chattanooga was well worth the time. Aside from the extremely positive economic influence this plant has had on the local communities, there were several other impressive takeaways - from the emphasis on sustainability in the manufacturing environment, to the on-site training college and facilities," said Jim McCarthy, director, Vehicle Management Services for Siemens.