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June 10, 2008
Nissan Boosts Production of Popular Altima
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 9, 2008) – On the heels of the best sales month in history for the Nissan Altima, Nissan North America, Inc., announced it will modify production at its Canton, Miss., vehicle assembly plant to meet consumer ...
January 9, 2009
Nissan's Canton Plant Recognized for Energy-Savings Program
Nissan North America's vehicle assembly plant in Canton, Miss., has been recognized by the Mississippi Development Authority's (MDA) Energy Division for outstanding achievement in...
March 4, 2009
Nissan Expands Canton Plant as it Prepares to Build Commercial Vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today showed the initial construction work under way at its Canton plant as the company prepares to launch commercial vehicles (CV) for the North American market in 2010. "The expansion at our C...
January 27, 2010
Nissan Facility Is First Auto Assembly Plant To Earn 2009 Energy Star
Nissan North America’s facility in Canton, Miss., is the first vehicle assembly plant to receive the coveted 2009 ENERGY STAR® from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is the fourth-consecutive year the Canto...
March 24, 2010
Nissan Canton Completes Construction and Retooling for Commercial Vehicle Production
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the completion of a $118 million expansion and retooling project for commercial vehicle (CV) production at Nissan’s Canton plant.
January 19, 2011
All New Nissan NV Commercial Van Production Begins at Expanded Mississippi Assembly Facility
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today officially launched production of its all-new 2012 Nissan NV commercial van with Job One ceremonies at its expanded Canton, MS assembly facility.
April 19, 2011
Nissan Announces Sourcing Changes to Increase Localized Production in the Americas
Today, at the New York International Auto Show, Nissan Americas announced sourcing plans for five future vehicles that will drive its localized production mix in the Americas from 69 percent today to more than 85 percent by 2015. In to...
April 21, 2011
Landmark Dates: Canton, Miss. Plant
2000 Nov 9 Nissan announced plans to build a $930 million manufacturing plant in Canton, Miss.
April 22, 2011
Awards/Recognitions for Canton-Built Vehicles
2011 Nissan Altima Consumer Reports: "Top Pick" for Family Sedan Consumer Reports: "Top Pick" for Four-Cylinder Family Sedan
April 23, 2011
Nissan North America Production Plant Tours
Nissan North America offers tours of Nissan production plants to the public.
June 6, 2012
Nissan Begins Production of 2013 Altima in Mississippi; Best-Selling Nissan has Best-in-Segment Fuel Economy of 38 MPG
Nissan and its Canton employees are celebrating a milestone today as the first Canton-produced fifth-generation Altima rolled off the assembly line.
June 8, 2012
Nissan Pumps Up The Volume: Increases Exports of 2013 Altima
The first 2013 Altima rolled off the assembly line in Canton, Miss., on Wednesday, June 6. The first 2013 Altima built in Smyrna, Tenn., came a few weeks earlier.
June 28, 2012
All-New 2013 Nissan Sentra to be Produced in Canton, Miss.; 1,000 New Jobs to be Created
Nissan Americas today announced it will add production of the all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra compact car to its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant beginning in the fourth quarter of 2012.
June 28, 2012
Hiring On
Amid news reports of tepid growth in the U.S. economy, today Nissan Americas announced it will add production of the all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra compact car to its Canton plant in Mississippi.
August 24, 2012
Growth Drives Nissan Frontier, Xterra, to Canton, Miss.
Change is coming to Nissan. Long-time employees at Nissan's Smyrna vehicle assembly plant see it as both a beginning and an end, the final frontier.
August 29, 2012
Nissan Awards Education Grants to Local Schools in Mississippi
Nissan North America, in conjunction with BankPlus, recently awarded educational grants totaling more than $77,000 to local schools in Mississippi. More than 100 teachers and administrators from Madison County and Canton public school districts were recognized at a special awards reception held Aug. 27 at the Nissan vehicle assembly plant in Canton, Miss.
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 28, 2012
Nissan Canton Hosts Fifth Annual Ministers Day
Today, as part of its fifth annual Ministers Day, the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant hosted faith leaders from throughout the Metro Jackson region to provide updates on the plant's operations during the past year and an outlook on community-based activities in the months ahead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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