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Kubota Tractor Corporation Announces Plans for
New $73 Million Production Facility in Georgia
New $73 Million Production Facility in Georgia
New Plant to Service Strong Demand for Kubota Tractors
TORRANCE, Calif.
(DATE) Kubota Tractor Corporation, the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota
tractors and equipment, today announced plans for a new $73 million manufacturing plant in Jefferson, Georgia.
Construction of the 500,000 square foot plant on the 88 acre site plant will begin in January 2012 for production
of Kubotaç—´ 30 50 horsepower compact tractor models. Completion of the plant and full production is
anticipated for January 2013.
The announcement comes on the heels of Kubotaç—´ recent milestone of 1.5 million units sold in the
United States. The company began marketing in the U.S. in 1972, initially introducing a 12-horsepower,
compact tractor. Today, Kubota is the industry leader in the under 40-horsepower tractor segment.
é„*t Kubota, we are deeply committed to the U.S. market, and are making strategic investments such
as this new manufacturing facility to service the outstanding growth and strong customer demand for Kubota
tractors, said Mr. Yuichi �en Kitao, president of Kubota Tractor Corporation. 徹ur U.S. customers
recognize and appreciate the quality, innovation and value that Kubota can deliver. They have responded
exceptionally well to our full-line of tractors and equipment, which is why we are further strengthening our
tractors and equipment, today announced plans for a new $73 million manufacturing plant in Jefferson, Georgia.
Construction of the 500,000 square foot plant on the 88 acre site plant will begin in January 2012 for production
of Kubotaç—´ 30 50 horsepower compact tractor models. Completion of the plant and full production is
anticipated for January 2013.
The announcement comes on the heels of Kubotaç—´ recent milestone of 1.5 million units sold in the
United States. The company began marketing in the U.S. in 1972, initially introducing a 12-horsepower,
compact tractor. Today, Kubota is the industry leader in the under 40-horsepower tractor segment.
é„*t Kubota, we are deeply committed to the U.S. market, and are making strategic investments such
as this new manufacturing facility to service the outstanding growth and strong customer demand for Kubota
tractors, said Mr. Yuichi �en Kitao, president of Kubota Tractor Corporation. 徹ur U.S. customers
recognize and appreciate the quality, innovation and value that Kubota can deliver. They have responded
exceptionally well to our full-line of tractors and equipment, which is why we are further strengthening our
presence and expanding our business here.?/P>
The new plant will be located on the same site as the current Kubota Industrial Equipment Corporation
facility, which produces Kubota loaders, backhoes and related implements. Once fully operational, the new plant
will employ about 200 people with a production capacity of approximately 22,000 units annually.facility, which produces Kubota loaders, backhoes and related implements. Once fully operational, the new plant