Rep. Kaptur Congratulates Ford Motor Company and Cleveland Engine Plant on $145M in New Investment

Investment to advance production of popular EcoBoost engine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) congratulated Ford Motor Company and the workforce of the Cleveland Engine Plant on the news that Ford will invest an additional $145 million in the plant to produce the second generation of Ford’s popular EcoBoost engine. Ford announced the investment today estimating the move will create or retain 150 jobs.

“The men and women of UAW Local 1250 and Ford have forged an exemplary partnership that continues to bring good economic news to our region and good jobs that bolster northern Ohio’s automotive industry,” said Rep. Kaptur. “This boost to Cleveland Engine further underscores its role as a cornerstone in Cleveland's comeback and of the continued resurgence of America’s auto industry.”

Ford employs about 1,500 people at the Cleveland Engine Plant, where it produces more that 1 million EcoBoost engines.

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