1,100 jobs coming to Lordstown through GM, LG Chem electric battery venture

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and state officials announced 1,100 jobs are coming to Northeast Ohio.

The job creation is part of a joint-venture between General Motors and LG Chem, which includes the production of electric vehicle batteries at a new facility in Lordstown.

The two companies are looking to invest $2.3 billion into building the new facility in order to produce the product.

The deal was made official on Thursday morning.

General Motors announced the closure of the Lordstown factory in November 2018. Since the announcement, Ohio’s leaders have been working to restructure a deal to keep workers in place.

{Lordstown Motors Corporation showing off newly purchased GM Lordstown Plant}

“It is great news for Ohio that GM and LG Chem are going to build a new electric battery facility here,” said DeWine. “Ohio is a major supplier state for the automotive industry, and the announcement that Ohio will be the location to manufacture next-generation electric batteries will mean more than 1,100 new jobs for Ohioans.”

Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan also praises GM and KG Chem on their $2.3 Billion investment.

“This is amazing news for the Mahoning Valley and all of Northeast Ohio. GM and LG Chem’s announcement to build an electric battery plant in Lordstown speaks to the unwavering commitment, strong work ethic, and innovative spirit of our community,” said Congressman Ryan.