Ford Motor Co. on Thursday announced plans to invest $150 million at its Buffalo, N.Y., stamping plant, which will make parts for the automaker’s next-generation Edge crossover scheduled to hit dealer lots next year.
The investment will add 25 new sub-assembly stations to produce hoods, doors and fenders, and more than 500 new dies plus equipment upgrades.
Buffalo Stamping Plant produces parts such as quarter panels and floor pans for Ford vehicles like the Edge and Flex midsize crossovers, Focus compact car, F-250 and F-350 pickups and Lincoln MKX and MKT.
“We produce crucial components for several key vehicles in Buffalo,” said Paul Kosaian, director of manufacturing for stamping operations at Ford, in a statement. “With the help of our UAW and government partners, we were able to secure additional jobs and investment to keep Buffalo Stamping Plant competitive and efficient.”