The General Motors CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, will shut down next month due to insufficient market demand for BrightDrop electric delivery vehicles. The plant is set to reopen in the fall at half capacity, adjusting its operations to better align production with inventory levels. Sales of the BrightDrop Zevo have not met expectations, with only 427 vehicles sold in Canada this year. Mayor Brian Petrie expressed concern for affected workers, emphasizing community support during the transition. Meanwhile, Unifor announced impending layoffs, with the plant moving to a single shift operation after resuming production.
CAMI is making operational and employment adjustments to balance inventory and align production schedules with current demand. GM remains committed to the future of BrightDrop.
It's heartbreaking, certainly for the individuals who are affected by it in our community... We want to take care of people, that's what it's really about.
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