Posted Aug 30, 2006, 10:39 PM
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$760-million plant
New Talbotville Plan Gaining Support
Buzz Hargrove's vision of a new car plant popping up next to Ford Talbotville is starting to pick up some steam.
The Ontario government and Ford of Canada are both backing the C-A-W plan.
All three parties will make a joint pitch to Ford in Detroit as early as next week.
It calls for Magna International to build and operate a new $760-million plant right beside Ford Talbotville.
The nearly 40-year old plant's produces Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria sedans.
Sales of those vehicles have been dropping and Ford is planning to eliminate a full shift next year.
With that in mind, Hargrove expects the new plant will be a tough sell.
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