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GAINESVILLE, Ga. Kubota Manufacturing of America
(KMA) was named Georgia Manufacturer of the Year in the large size company
category by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) during ceremonies held at
the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, April 17.
KMAs selection as Georgias manufacturing standout for 2002
is the result of its nomination by Lanier Technical College. Over one
hundred other companies were nominated. "This is an important achievement
for Kubota and recognizes our manufacturing excellence. We promise to
continue to strive to be a high performance company and merit this valuable
award. We will continue to support our
community and our customers at the highest levels", said John Shiraishi,
KMA President.
When making the award Gov. Perdue noted Kubotas 14-year investment
in Georgias economy. KMA affiliate Kubota Tractor Corporation (KTC)
recently opened an all-new Research and Development lab and tractor assembly
line in Oakwood, adding to the companys presence. Kubota also maintains
a division office, with whole goods and parts in nearby Suwanee.
KMA manufactures and assembles Kubota lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers,
sub-compact tractors, loaders, backhoes and other implements at the 151-acre
Gainesville plant. The company employs 1200 workers. Two master buildings
offer 616,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
Today, one-third of all Kubota branded equipment sold in the United States
is manufactured or assembled in Georgia. "Our state's ability to
attract and maintain high quality manufacturers is a testament to our
economic and business environment", said Gov. Perdue.
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