Vice President Joe Biden Visits Chrysler Plant
Published Monday, 30 August, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.
United States Vice President Joe Biden visited the Toledo, Ohio Chrysler assembly line this week. His trip was part pep rally and part tour, as he escorted Sergio Marchionne, new CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, around the area.
The Toledo Complex originally opened in 1910 and produced Willys-Overland vehicles before becoming famous for making the first Jeep CJ. The plant is composed of two facilities: Stickney and Parkway Annex.
During Biden's visit, he stopped and chatted with employees in charge of making the windshield, header seal, rear carpet, visor, support bar foam cover and wiper installations.
"I'd like to thank the Obama administration for showing faith in the people of Chrysler, in our ability to forge a lasting recovery and to make a positive contribution to society," said Marchionne.
VP Biden also commented on the US government bailout of the auto industry.
The vice president stated the recession that started in 2008 could have destroyed hundreds of thousands of jobs in the automobile industry if the government hadn't extended emergency loans to keep the companies afloat.
431,300 auto-industry jobs were lost in 2008, but since Chrysler Group LLC emerged from bankruptcy last year, employment has rebounded by 76,300 jobs.
It's a huge reversal and one we'd never have seen had we listened to those who told us to walk away," added Mr. Biden.
Want to test drive some of the best American made automobiles on the road today? Then head on over to Jensen Dealerships - 3909 Stadium Dr - Sioux City, IA 51106.
source: http://www.examiner.com/automotive-news-in-national/vice-president-joe-biden-visits-chrysler-s-toledo-assembly-complex
The Toledo Complex originally opened in 1910 and produced Willys-Overland vehicles before becoming famous for making the first Jeep CJ. The plant is composed of two facilities: Stickney and Parkway Annex.
During Biden's visit, he stopped and chatted with employees in charge of making the windshield, header seal, rear carpet, visor, support bar foam cover and wiper installations.
"I'd like to thank the Obama administration for showing faith in the people of Chrysler, in our ability to forge a lasting recovery and to make a positive contribution to society," said Marchionne.
VP Biden also commented on the US government bailout of the auto industry.
The vice president stated the recession that started in 2008 could have destroyed hundreds of thousands of jobs in the automobile industry if the government hadn't extended emergency loans to keep the companies afloat.
431,300 auto-industry jobs were lost in 2008, but since Chrysler Group LLC emerged from bankruptcy last year, employment has rebounded by 76,300 jobs.
It's a huge reversal and one we'd never have seen had we listened to those who told us to walk away," added Mr. Biden.
Want to test drive some of the best American made automobiles on the road today? Then head on over to Jensen Dealerships - 3909 Stadium Dr - Sioux City, IA 51106.
source: http://www.examiner.com/automotive-news-in-national/vice-president-joe-biden-visits-chrysler-s-toledo-assembly-complex
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