Manufacturing at Nissan

Nissan is proud to operate some of the safest and most innovative factories in the country. We are preparing to build* our next-generation electric vehicles as we upgrade our Canton, Mississippi facility into the factory of the future. The Nissan LEAF was groundbreaking — we are excited to produce what comes next.

More than 11,000 people working at our automotive factories separate us from others in our industry.

All Nissan vehicles assembled focus on innovation, quality and safety.

We strive to serve as a strong corporate partner investing in people, supporting businesses, and making our communities even stronger.

Nissan manufacturing In the U.S.

Canton Mississippi

WORKFORCE 3,200

INVESTMENT IN PLANT $4 BILLION

Smyrna Tennessee

WORKFORCE 6,550

INVESTMENT IN PLANT $9.2 BILLION

Decherd Tennessee

WORKFORCE 1,750

INVESTMENT IN PLANT $1.95 BILLION

We've proudly manufactured more than 21 million vehicles + 20 million engines and eMotors in the U.S. since 1983

The women and men who drive Nissan manufacturing show up and deliver. Their collective commitment and individual work ethic make a difference in the lives of our customers.

Many of our team members joined Nissan without prior automotive production expertise. They received training and the opportunity to build careers that support their families and contribute to their communities.

Nissan team members are the heart of our business. Our future in the U.S. is bright because of their extraordinary work.

Nissan team members receive competitive compensation and benefits, work in safe and clean facilities, and build some of the most legendary vehicles in our industry.

Nissan team members know that their work supports families and businesses in their local communities. Their great attitude and commitment are the key to our success in the Americas.

Members of the Nissan team are driving change in our industry. Their focus on innovation is critical to the future of manufacturing in our U.S. facilities.

The Nissan team knows that much of our best work is done outside of our plants. Whether it is volunteering at a local school or building a new family home, we’re proud to support the wellbeing of our families, friends and neighbors.

Nissan assembles some of the most legendary products in the industry.

The process starts in our three manufacturing facilities in Smyrna and Decherd, Tennessee, and in Canton, Mississippi. Nissan's cutting-edge electric vehicle technology drives the future of automotive innovation.

Before a vehicle goes on the assembly line, the New Model Team uses 3D technology (think airline pilot in a flight simulator) and virtual reality tools to evaluate the ergonomics and placement of auto parts during manufacturing. The goal is to use technology to help assemble vehicles safely and consistently.

From stamping to final inspection, it takes an average of 20 hours to build* one vehicle.

A flat sheet of metal is placed into one of our stamping presses, applying up to 5,400 tons of pressure to shape each part of the chassis. In the next phase, the dies are used as giant cookie cutters to press the forms into three-dimensional shapes that together create the interior and exterior frame of the vehicle.

Our vehicles begin to take shape when thousands of robots electrically weld the parts from stamping together to create the familiar envelope and enclosure. At this point, the vehicle body is ready for the paint shop.

Each vehicle body is a masterpiece waiting to be painted. Once the metal bodies are complete, they travel to Paint. There, each vehicle receives a bath to remove all dust and dirt. Then we apply a sealant and electrically charge both body and paint to improve adhesion. We sand it, prime it and finish it off with a topcoat of paint for a lustrous finish.

This is where the vehicle comes to life. Hundreds of skilled technicians equip the vehicle with the dash, steering wheel, seats, electrical components, engine, wheels, tires and more. To complete its outfit, the doors, hood and rear hatch – which have all followed the chassis on a separate conveyor belt – are put on by technicians.

Once a vehicle comes off the line for the first time, many inspection points are accessed for safety, reliability and dependability for overall customer satisfaction. And finally, the vehicle is tested on a 1-mile track, then prepared for its next journey to a dealership.

Nissan knows the communities where we live and work are vital to the well-being of our team members.

Through Nissan Neighbors, we support local nonprofits as they fulfill their missions to serve others.

# Nissan U.S. Manufacturing Facilities Data

## 1. Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant (Mississippi)

### Overview

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**Established:** 2003

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**Significance:** The plant's opening in 2003 introduced automotive production to Mississippi for the first time and has served as a primary driver for statewide economic development. For more than 20 years, the Canton team has assembled quality, award-winning vehicles.

### Key Specifications and Operational Data

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**Investment in Plant:** $4.09 billion

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**Workforce:** 3,200 employees

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**Facility Size:** 4.7 million square feet

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**Property Size:** 1,038 acres

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**Annual Production Capacity:** 410,000 vehicles

### Vehicle Production Models

* Nissan Altima

* Nissan Frontier

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## 2. Nissan Tennessee Operations

### Overview

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**Historical Context:** Nissan sold its first automobile in the United States in 1958. U.S. manufacturing officially launched in June 1983 when a white Nissan pickup truck rolled off the assembly line at the newly constructed plant in Smyrna.

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**Aggregate Capability:** Across its U.S. manufacturing infrastructure (spanning over 38 years of development), Nissan maintains an annual capacity to produce more than 1 million vehicles, 1.4 million engines, 1.4 million forgings, and 456,000 castings.

### Facility Breakdowns

#### A. Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant

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**Established:** 1983

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**Investment in Plant:** $9.2 billion

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**Workforce:** 6,550 employees

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**Facility Size:** 6 million square feet

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**Property Size:** 884 acres

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**Annual Production Capacity:** 640,000 vehicles

* **Vehicle Production Models:**
* Nissan Murano

* Nissan Pathfinder

* Nissan Rogue

* Infiniti QX60

* Infiniti QX65

#### B. Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant

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**Established:** 1957 *[Note: As designated in document timeline text]*

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**Investment in Plant:** $1.95 billion

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**Workforce:** 1,750 employees

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**Facility Size:** 1.2 million square feet

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**Property Size:** 968 acres

* **Annual Production Capacity:**
* 1.2 million engines

* 1.4 million crankshaft forgings

* 456,000 cylinder block castings

### Engine Production Portfolio

The Decherd facility manufactures engines for both Nissan and Infiniti vehicle lineups:

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**1.5-liter turbo, 3-cylinder:** Rogue

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**2.0-liter turbo, 4-cylinder:** Murano, Infiniti QX60, Infiniti QX65

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**2.5-liter, 4-cylinder:** Altima

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**3.5-liter, 6-cylinder:** Pathfinder

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**3.8-liter, 6-cylinder:** Frontier, Patrol

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Document metadata: Data published by Nissan, May 2026.