Here is a list of Adam Opel GmbH's European plants, employing nearly 50,000 workers:

GERMANY: Four plants, employing some 25,000 workers who last year built 474,557 Opel Astras, Vectras and Corsas, among other models.

--Ruesselsheim, which is also Opel's headquarters, with a research and development center. Employs 15,600 workers.

--Bochum, which produces the Astra and Zafira models.

--Kaiserslautern, an engine plant.

--Eisenach, which makes the Corsa.

BRITAIN: Two plants with 5,500 workers building cars under the Vauxhall brand.

--Ellesmere Port

--Luton

BELGIUM

--Antwerp, making Astras, employs about 2,000 workers.

POLAND

--Gliwice, where Zafiras and Astras are built. Employs 2,500 workers.

SPAIN

--Zaragoza, where Corsas, the Meriva mini-van and the Combo delivery van are built. Employs 6,000 workers.

Source: GM Europe.