Mahindra USA, a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), today said it will set up by January an assembly and distribution centre, expanding one of the four tractor facilities in North America.
“This investment in the expansion of our North American facilities will provide the additional capacity needed to support the rapid growth of the Mahindra brand,” Mahindra USA President Mani Iyer said in a statement.
The new facility will employ up to 100 people as it moves into full production, creating 55 new jobs, the company said.
The Southeast Mahindra Assembly and Distribution Centre will be operated by Randy Topping, owner of Mahindra dealer —— Chattanooga Tractor and Equipment, it added.
“The expanded assembly and distribution centre will continue to be located in Chattanooga, TN, and will support the growing southeast and midwest Mahindra dealer networks,” the company release said.
Commenting on the development, Southeast Mahindra President Randy Topping said: “Demand for the Mahindra product line is rapidly growing in the US and to support the growing market share, this will be a dedicated assembly and distribution facility.”
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