Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America celebrated its 4 millionth vehicle on August 12, 2021, a Wolverine RMAX2 1000 side-by-side assembled at its plant in Newnan, Georgia.
The Newnan plant builds all of Yamaha’s side-by-sides, full-size ATVs, WaveRunners and golf cars for worldwide distribution.
Key details
- Yamaha has invested more than $380 million in the Newnan plant over 20 years.
- The site covers 280 acres with more than 1.3 million square feet of factory space.
- Yamaha employs over 2,000 people in Georgia, more than half of its 4,000-plus USA workforce.
- YMMC was founded in 1988.
“Over the past 20 years, Yamaha has invested more than $380 million into U.S. manufacturing to create a world-class facility in Newnan.”
Taka Imanishi, president, YMMC
FAQ
What does the Newnan plant make?
All of Yamaha’s side-by-sides, full-size ATVs, WaveRunners and golf cars.
How much has Yamaha invested?
More than $380 million over 20 years.
How many people does Yamaha employ in Georgia?
Over 2,000.
Source & credit
Source: Yamaha via GlobeNewswire, August 12, 2021: “Yamaha Celebrates 4 Million Units Assembled in the USA”.