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GM Performance Build Center: The Jewel in GM's Powertrain Crown

Of all the engine factories in GM's portfolio, all over the world, this is the coolest. No it's not entirely run by chrome robots in a synchronized mechanical ballet; quite the opposite, in fact. This factory floor actually sports more humans than robots, though there is no shortage of computers. However, only 58 people work here, and even the second in command in the hierarchy has his turn to mop up at the end of the day. Okay, maybe he doesn't do the cleaning but Jeffrey Stafford, who officially goes by Assistant Superintendent, does everything from guiding us journalists through on a tour to overseeing line process changes to inspecting certain stages of the build process. The public relations representative is a master builder of 26 years experience, all with GM. In other words, this ain't your average engine factory.

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GM Performance Build Center: The Jewel in GM's Powertrain Crown

Of all the engine factories in GM's portfolio, all over the world, this is the coolest. No it's not entirely run by chrome robots in a synchronized mechanical ballet; quite the opposite, in fact. This factory floor actually sports more humans than robots, though there is no shortage of computers. However, only 58 people work here, and even the second in command in the hierarchy has his turn to mop up at the end of the day. Okay, maybe he doesn't do the cleaning but Jeffrey Stafford, who officially goes by Assistant Superintendent, does everything from guiding us journalists through on a tour to overseeing line process changes to inspecting certain stages of the build process. The public relations representative is a master builder of 26 years experience, all with GM. In other words, this ain't your average engine factory.