The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is quieter, naturally. Designers of the all-new minivan used a soy-based foam to keep noise from entering the passenger cabin of the Pacifica. The plant-based foam blocks unwanted noise from entering the vehicle cabin while also saving on the overall weight of the minivan. The soy foam has a lower density
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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is all new from the ground up, and lighter from bumper to bumper. Designers of the minivan cut nearly 250 pounds from the new model, making it lighter than its predecessor while offering improved comfort, space and features to customers. This innovative reduction in weight helped the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica win
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From fighting on the front lines in Vietnam to the battle to keep the assembly line moving at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP), Virdy Jacobs Jr. knows the value of putting in a hard day’s work. Now 68 years old, Jacobs has a perfect attendance record at JNAP for 50 years and counting. (The
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  As a winner of the 2016 Women of Color Technology All-Star Award, Myrlene Gelibert-Bush has proven she has what it takes to stand out in the world of manufacturing. Her superiors say, “as a natural coach and mentor, Myrlene is always willing to share her knowledge and experiences. If there isn’t a solution to
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Chuck Padden is the Plant Manager at the Toledo Assembly Complex. It’s the time of the year that most parents dread and most kids look forward to with anticipation – graduation season. Like millions of parents around the country who will soon send their children on to the next stage of their lives, the family
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How would you like to play the game Operation at work? Or maybe a game of Jeopardy?  What about challenging a colleague to a slot car race? It’s a daily occurrence at the newly opened WCM Academy in Tipton, Indiana, where these popular children’s games have been adapted to teach important skills, like problem solving
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FCA US is made up of men and women from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to diversity helps breed innovation and accomplishment. Throughout 2017, we’ll continue to take a look at some of our most interesting and unique manufacturing employees, working in a wide range of positions, locations and fields.
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