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At work in Tennessee
NOW MADE IN AMERICA
The first Volkswagen Group assembly plant in the United States begins production
in 2011 in the “CAN DO Community” of Chattanooga, Tenn.
The energy-saving facility with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles will
produce a new mid-size sedan; 30 percent of all vehicles assembled here will be
powered by Volkswagen’s TDI Clean Diesel technology.
The 1,580-acre campus will employ more than 2,000 employees and include a
production and assembly line, paint and body shops, and administrative offices.
It is estimated the plant will generate another 9,500 supplier-related jobs.
Chattanooga was selected for its easy access to rail lines and interstate highways,
an excellent pool of skilled workers, and its southeast location near supplier firms.
With the construction of the LEED-aggressive manufacturing facility, Volkswagen is
also assuming special responsibility for the environment, a commitment shared with
Chattanooga. In addition to energy-saving ventilation systems which compensate
for fluctuations in outside temperature, the production halls will feature efficient
industrial lighting systems with reflectors. Volkswagen is also partnering with the
state and city to distribute saplings for every tree displaced by construction.
TENNESEE DEALERS
Bristol
Chattanooga
Clarksville Franklin Johnson City Kingsport
Knoxville
Madison Memphis Murfreesboro
Nashville Wallace Volkswagen
Village Volkswagen of Chattanooga
Gary Mathews Volkswagen
Hallmark Volkswagen at Cool Springs
Wallace Volkswagen of Johnson City
Fairway Volkswagen
Harper Audi
Harper Volkswagen, Inc.
Hallmark Volkswagen, Inc.
Gossett Audi
Gossett Volkswagen Covington Pike
Gossett Volkswagen of Germantown
Southeast Signature Motors, Inc.
Audi Nashville
“The Chattanooga plant is a great example of
business, government and academia working
together to create jobs, encourage economic
growth and help solidify Chattanooga’s growing
reputation as a center of innovation.”
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– Stefan Jacoby,
President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
FACILITIES
Chattanooga Volkswagen Assembly Plant
(in production 2011)
JOBS CREATED
2,000 Volkswagen Group employees
9,500 supplier employees
795 dealer employees
CORPORATE INVESTMENT
$1 billion
ECONOMIC IMPACT
$12 billion in income growth
$1.4 billion new tax revenue lifetime
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
At home in Tennessee, we are proud
to support these programs, and others:
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Chattanooga Go!Fest
Chattanooga Nature Center
Chattanooga Room in the Inn
Chattanooga Theatre Center
Coalition of 100 Black Men
Junior Achievement of Chattanooga
Land Trust for Tennessee
La Paz de Dios
Little Miss Mag
Mary Walker Historical Foundation
TJ Martell Foundation
WNOO Radio
Nationally:
American Cancer Society, Best
Buddies International, March of
Dimes, United Way, United Negro
College Fund, VSA Arts
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
Investing for the future, Volkswagen
Group is contributing $5.3 million
to Partners in Education in Tennessee
over a 5-year period in support of:
Chattanooga State Community College
Fisk University
Hamilton County Public Schools
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Tennessee State University
The University of Memphis
The University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee –
Knoxville
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At work in America
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the world’s third largest automaker, Volkswagen
AG. In the United States, Volkswagen Group of America imports, markets and distributes Audi, Bentley,
Bugatti, Lamborghini and Volkswagen brands. Operations also include the related financial services of VW
Credit, Inc.
Volkswagen Group of America’s Chattanooga, Tenn., facility will begin production in 2011.
It is our goal to offer attractive, safe and environmentally sound vehicles that are competitive in an
increasingly tough market and that set world standards in their respective classes.
It’s really all about the American dream – turning challenges into opportunities.
Quality is our product. Innovation is our brand. And our commitment to connecting with our customers
is our promise.
Volkswagen Group of America or subsidiary operations in the United States include:
Research and development
Arizona, California, Colorado,
Michigan, New Jersey
Sales, marketing and service offices
California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan,
New Jersey, Virginia
Ports and vehicle processing
California, Georgia, Rhode Island, Texas
Financial service centers
Colorado, Illinois, Oregon
Parts distribution centers
California, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Wisconsin
Production facility
Tennessee (in production 2011)
Plus a Nationwide Dealer Network with 800 locations in 50 states and 30,000 dealer employees.
www.volkswagengroupamerica.com
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