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Chrysler Group Trenton
South Engine Plant was presented with The Michigan
Plaque today in recognition of the plant’s
landscaping enhancements, helping make it one of the
most environmentally-friendly facilities in the world.
The Michigan Plaque is awarded by Keep Michigan
Beautiful, Inc., a non-profit organization that
encourages the improvement of environmental quality
across the state.
Trenton South, which builds the all-new Pentastar V-6
engine, was designed for both efficient manufacturing
and minimal environmental impact. Built on a brownfield
site (abandoned or underused industrial and commercial
areas available for re-use), the facility was
constructed to embrace the highest environmental
standards to address the complete lifecycle of the
complex. Carefully-selected native trees, bushes and
grass were placed around the facility to help cool the
building and were specifically chosen because they
require less water.
“The Trenton South Engine Plant continues to lead the
way in efficient, eco-friendly designs both inside and
out,” said Scott Garberding, Senior Vice President and
Head of Manufacturing, Chrysler Group LLC. “As a
company, we are very proud of this plant. This award is
a reflection of the attention to detail that we are
designing not only into our plants, but into every
vehicle that we build.”
Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. annually recognizes
programs and activities that substantially contribute to
environmental improvement, beautification, site
restoration and historical preservation. Approximately
10 recipients are presented with The Michigan Plaque
every year.
“We are honored to have been recognized by Keep Michigan
Beautiful, Inc. on our environmental contributions to
the state and the planet,” said Don DeKeyser, Trenton
South plant manager. “World Class Manufacturing is a
system designed to eliminate waste and that’s precisely
what we demonstrate at this facility.”
The Michigan Plaque is the second award
received by the Trenton South plant for its
environmentally-friendly design. In March, the facility
was recognized with LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) Gold Green Building System
certification for meeting the highest environmental
standards. It is one of only four auto manufacturing
facilities to receive a LEED rating of any kind and the
only engine manufacturing facility in the world to
achieve Gold status.
Additional contributing environmental improvements at
the plant include higher performance insulation, more
efficient manufacturing processes, and higher efficiency
fluorescent lighting, and heating and cooling systems.
Chrysler also continues its commitment to
Zero-Waste-to-Landfill processes at Trenton South, which
will divert more than 670 tons of waste from landfills.
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