Opening of the New Tractor Factory at Kubota Industrial Equipment Corporation
On April 8, 2013, an opening ceremony of the new tractor factory was held at Kubota Industrial Equipment Corporation (KIEC) at Jefferson, GA. Acting Consul General Joji Miyamori was a guest to the ceremony along with Governor Nathan Deal, GA Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummisky, Jefferson Mayor Jim Joyner. The ceremony was also attended by the leadership from Kubota Corporation, the parent company of KIEC in Japan, including Chairman Yasuo Masumoto. The new $73 million manufacturing facility will produce as many as 22,000 popular L-type tractors. The expansion of this new facility is expected to add 200 more jobs to the area.
.Photos provided by Kubota Industrial Equipment Co.
Kubota Truck headed for Delivery
Kubota Executives with Guests in the new Factory Hall
Taiko Drumming Performance at the Grand Opening Ceremony
Mr. Kubota Welcoming Speech
Mr. Matsumoto Welcoming Speech
Governor Deal Welcoming Speech
ACG Miyamori Welcoming Speech
Sake Celebration
New Products Lined up in the New Factory