Factory Shows Investment in Elkhart County
ELKHART,
Ind., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dometic
announces the return of awning manufacturing and distribution back
to Elkhart, Indiana.
Starting in May, awning production will begin out of the Dometic
plant on Industrial Parkway in Elkhart. The product facility will increase
overall awning production capacity to meet local RV manufacturer
demand. Global manufacturer of RV appliances and long-time leader
of quality and innovation, Dometic will start to produce the 9100
series of power awnings in Elkhart, with subsequent models added in the
coming weeks. Our Mexico facility
will continue to service the aftermarket segment, with a continued
focus on logistics optimized through our Texas distribution center.
President Segment Land Vehicle Americas at Dometic, Todd Seyfert stated, "Elkhart, Indiana has always been the heart of
our RV appliance business. Dometic has always been committed to
being a part of the industry, this move is just one of many ways
we're showing an increased dedication to our customers, our
employees, and the Elkhart
community."
Other measures the company is taking to ensure on-time delivery
and quality include:
- Optimizing the total number of awning SKUs to reduce margin of
error while increasing manufacturing efficiencies.
- Implementing dedicated fleet of trucks for OEM awning
deliveries to reduce wait times.
- Local inventory to support Elkhart County OEM customers, thus
ensuring the fastest delivery times.
"As we continue to focus on 'mobile living made easy', the
return of awning production and these added measures allow Dometic
to ensure delivery performance to our trusted OEM, RV Dealer, and
distributor partners. We're happy to add one more manufacturing
location closer to our customers in Indiana", said Seyfert.
About Dometic
Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry.
Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in
outdoor, RV, and professional applications. Our motivation is to
create smart, sustainable, and reliable products with outstanding
design for an outdoor and mobile lifestyle.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Sara Dover, Brand Manager
Activation
Phone: 574-336-4594
Email: sara.dover@dometic.com
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