Yamaha moves ATV production to U.S.

Yamaha Motor Corp., Cypress, Calif., and Yamaha Motor Mfg. Corp. of America (YMMC) have announced that production of new ATV models has been moved from overseas facilities to Yamaha's Newnan, Ga., factory. The company has invested more than $250 million in the factory in the past 10 years.

This is a major step forward in the companies' long-term strategy to transfer the majority of worldwide ATV manufacturing to the U. S. When complete, the production transfer could add 200 or more American jobs at Yamaha's U.S. factory, as well as additional jobs at the 125 North American parts supplier companies.

"Manufacturing ATVs in Georgia will allow Yamaha to respond more quickly to its customers' demands while streamlining its supply chain and distribution processes," said Henio Arcangeli Jr., Yamaha Motorsports president. “It is a strategic move that will benefit the company, employees, dealer partners, and customers as well as the local Newnan community and more than 100 U.S. parts supplier businesses."