Small gasoline engines on a factory assembly line

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. held a grand opening for a new engine plant in Boonville, Missouri, to meet rising demand for its lawn, garden and industrial engines.

Key details

  • Production is set to start in summer 2022.
  • The plant will start with about 250 employees.
  • It is Kawasaki’s second Missouri site, after Maryville, which opened in 1989.
  • Maryville has nearly 1,200 workers and makes 18 engine models from 14.5 to 38.5 horsepower.

“This expansion of production capabilities for our engines is a significant step forward in our continuing ability to provide superior quality engines in the quantities needed to meet expanding market demand.”

Nelson Wilner, vice president, Kawasaki Engines Division

FAQ

Where is the new plant?

Boonville, Missouri.

When does production start?

Summer 2022.

How many jobs?

About 250 to start.

Source & credit

Source: Kawasaki Engines via PR Newswire, October 7, 2021: “Increased Kawasaki Engine Production To Come Online”.