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March 19, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nissan suspends U.S. production to protect workforce as COVID-19 coronavirus expands

Nissan today announced that it will temporarily suspend production of its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. starting March 20 through April 6.

July 11, 2018

Nissan appoints new VP to lead Canton, Mississippi facility

Nissan is announcing senior management changes to its Canton, Mississippi facility.

February 29, 2016

Nissan's Decherd Powertrain Plant produces 10 millionth engine

With a new engine assembled every 19 seconds, the production lines at Nissan's Decherd Powertrain Plant don't stop often or for very long. Today was an exception as the team stopped to celebrate a milestone – production of the plant's 10 millionth engine.

April 27, 2015

Nissan donates $500,000 to support Mississippi History and Civil Rights Museums

Nissan has donated $500,000 to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to support ongoing construction efforts and future exhibits at the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

March 17, 2015

Nissan and Tennessee Gov. Haslam announce major U.S. expansion project supporting 1,000 jobs and future manufacturing growth

Nissan announced further expansion of its U.S. manufacturing footprint with Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd joining Nissan officials at the State Capitol to announce a new $160 million supplier park project at the company's Smyrna, Tenn. vehicle assembly plant.

January 16, 2015

Nissan Canton publishes 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Since 2003, Nissan and our dedicated employees at the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant have contributed more than $11 million as part of our commitment to Central Mississippi.

June 27, 2014

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new plant in Mexico

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico.

April 7, 2014

Big win for Nissan is a big win for the planet

Air is free, right? Tell that to the Nissan Energy Management Team who combed through countless miles of tubing in the compressed air system in U.S. manufacturing facilities and repaired enough leaks to save 11,300 megawatt hours of energy last year.

May 15, 2013

Kool & the Gang to Headline Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant's 10th Anniversary Event

On Saturday, May 25, Nissan celebrates 10 years of manufacturing vehicles in Canton and invites the community - a major contributor to its success - to come out to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson and enjoy a special musical performance by Grammy-winning R&B band Kool & the Gang.

May 3, 2013

Nissan Announces Manufacturing Leadership Changes

Nissan today announced that Dan Bednarzyk, currently vice president of the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mississippi, is named to the newly created position of vice president, Total Delivered Cost, effective May 13.

April 29, 2013

VIDEO REPORT: New Nissan Plant in Aguascalientes Nears Completion in Record Time

Nissan is in the middle of expanding production across the Americas. Construction is underway for new manufacturing plants that will be located in Brazil, Mexico and the United States.

April 25, 2013

Nissan Bolsters Academic Support Program for Canton, Miss. Schools with $500,000 Grant

A $500,000 education grant announced today by Nissan will strengthen academic support programs for elementary students who are not making sufficient progress in their school curriculum.

March 21, 2013

Nissan Donates Robots to Alcorn State University Technology Program

Students in the Advanced Technologies program at Alcorn State University will have two new classmates this summer as the school receives a pair of high-tech robots from Nissan's Canton, Miss. vehicle assembly plant.

February 25, 2013

Nissan, Canton Employees Pledge $354,000 to United Way

Nissan and employees at its Canton vehicle assembly plant have pledged to contribute $354,400 to United Way in 2013, beginning with a $25,000 contribution to United Way of the Capital Area.

February 18, 2013

Nissan names Maarten Sierhuis to lead new Silicon Valley research center

Nissan today announced the hiring of Dr. Maarten Sierhuis as research director to lead the newly opened Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley (NRC-SV). Sierhuis, a recognized expert in the field of artificial intelligence, will lead the new center's efforts in the areas of autonomous driving and connected-vehicle systems.

February 7, 2013

JATCO Builds New Mexican Plant

Nissan subsidiary JATCO announced investment of $220 million to build its second automotive parts plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico on Wednesday, beginning operations in the summer of 2014.

January 31, 2013

Nissan Debuts Efficient New Smyrna Paint Plant

With the recent additions of the Infiniti JX and Nissan LEAF and the future addition of the Nissan Rogue to its vehicle assembly lines in Smyrna, Tenn., the company today announced the opening of its most advanced paint plant in the world, as a black 2013 Infiniti JX rolled off the line.

January 23, 2013

Nissan Kyushu: The Factory Life

Media often tout going "behind-the-scenes," but at the Nissan Motor Kyushu factory the Global Media Center team followed the production line from steel rolls to shipping vessel, a five-hour process that ultimately will take vehicles all over Japan and the world.

January 11, 2013

VIDEO REPORT: Nissan Murano Production Heads to Canton, Miss., in 2014

The next-generation Nissan Murano is on the move to the U.S. where it will be assembled by workers at Nissan's Canton Manufacturing and Assembly Plant beginning in 2014.

January 10, 2013

Nissan Rewards Canton with Sourcing for Next-Generation Murano Crossover

Nissan today announced its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant has earned the sourcing contract to build the next-generation Murano crossover, which comes as Nissan begins celebrating 10 years of manufacturing in Mississippi.

December 20, 2012

"Christmas from the Heart" - Nissan Canton Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout the Community

Nissan Canton is bringing a little joy to the less fortunate this holiday season through its annual "Christmas from the Heart" community giving campaign. As part of the campaign – originally started by a Nissan Canton employee – the company has organized several philanthropic activities this Christmas to help families in need enjoy the season.

December 18, 2012

Nissan Canton Prepares to Celebrate 10 Years of Manufacturing in Mississippi

With more than 2 million vehicles produced, nearly $2 billion in payroll generated and a decade after the first vehicle rolled off the line in Mississippi, the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2013. The company will commemorate the anniversary with a series of events that highlight the accomplishments of its more than 5,000 employees and underscore its commitment to the Metro Jackson community and Central Mississippi.

November 14, 2012

Nissan Canton Donates to Local Faith-Based Effort to Support Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Today the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant donated $20,000 and vehicle support to a local faith-based effort to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Sandy. Nissan representatives presented the donation to Rev. Jerry Young at New Hope Baptist Church during a special ceremony at the church.

November 2, 2012

Nissan's Air-Leak Detection Squad Saves Energy, Money, and Helps the Environment

Nissan's manufacturing facilities in North America are making major changes to reduce the amount of energy they use. They have committed to reduce their overall energy consumption by 25 percent in ten years. It is a move meant to help the environment.

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