The closing of the two Chrysler Assembly Plants in Fenton had a $15 billion impact on the ºüÀêÊÓƵ area.
A study shows that 6,365 jobs were lost at the North and South Chrysler Plants and another 2,500 jobs from Chrysler suppliers. In general, a total of 43,000 direct and indirect jobs were lost throughout the region.
Chrysler shut down the North assembly plant, which manufactured the Dodge Ram 1500 and 2500 standard and Quad cab pickup trucks, in 2009. The South assembly plant, which manufactured the Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans, was shut down in October 2008.
The economic losses were felt throughout the bi-state area. The majority of direct and indirect workers resided outside of St. Louis County. The analysis revealed the loss stretched far into Southwestern Illinois and Eastern Missouri, touching more than 10 different counties in the region.
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The study was funded through a grant by the United States EDA (Economic Development Agency) to Missouri, ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Economic Council, and Fenton. AECOM, a nationally-recognized consultant, conducted the extensive study and produced the first of two reports titled: "Impact of Chrysler Closure." The second report will be ready for release in October.
The AECOM study is now available at .