Kokomo Transmission

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Kokomo Transmission Plant
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Kokomo Transmission
Operated1956–present [1]
Location Kokomo, Indiana
Industry Automotive
Products Automobiles
Employees2,941 (2022) [1]
Area110 acres (0.45 km2)
Volume3,100,000 sq ft (290,000 m2) [1]
Address2401 South Reed Road
Owner(s)

Kokomo Transmission Plant is a Chrysler automotive factory in Kokomo, Indiana that manufactures propulsion transmissions. The 3.1 mil Sq Ft. factory opened in 1956 at 2401 S Reed Rd. [2] The plant is not to be confused with Indiana Transmission, a separate plant also located in Kokomo.

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Current

Machining of engine block castings and transmission components (aluminum and steel): [3]

Transmission for the models Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango, Ram 1500. [1]

Former

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kokomo Transmission Plant on Stellantis
  2. Fantozz, Nicholas J. "Kokomo Transmission Plant | 2401 South Reed Road Kokomo, IN 46902". americanautoworker.com. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
  3. "Kokomo Transmission Plant". Chrysler Group LLC. Retrieved 2013-04-05.