U.S. Auto Industry Gears Up for 275 Maintenance Projects this Summer

SUGAR LAND--June 6, 2019--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Industrial Info is tracking more than 275 maintenance-related projects at U.S. automotive facilities this summer, 75% of which are located in the two regional powerhouses for domestic auto manufacturing: the Great Lakes and the Southeast. Regular maintenance is crucial to the industry, which is facing a challenging environment due to a growing backlog of unsold new vehicles and President Trump's threat to slap a heavy tariff on Mexican imports, which account for nearly half of auto parts used domestically. Within this article: Details on maintenance projects at U.S. automotive facilities that are set to kick off before the end of September, including those from major companies such as General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE:FCAU), Denso Corporation and Dongwon Metal Company Limited.