Isuzu North America Corporation has reaffirmed its long-standing strategic collaboration with The Shyft Group as both companies build towards the next chapter in their relationship.
Isuzu reported Monday that in expanding on more than a decade of successful cooperation, the two companies will continue working closely together as Isuzu establishes its new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Greenville County, S.C.
While Isuzu will be transitioning to in-house assembly, Isuzu and Shyft are advancing plans for new and expanded business initiatives in multiple strategic areas. As part of the transition, Isuzu reports Shyft will continue to assemble Isuzu’s N-Series Gas, N-Series EV, and F-Series Diesel vehicles at its Charlotte, Mich., campus during the multi-year production ramp-up period in Greenville, ensuring uninterrupted supply and operational continuity. Additionally, Isuzu will benefit from Shyft’s assembly expertise and support in the planning and launch of Isuzu’s new facility, the company says.
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“Shyft has been a trusted and highly capable collaborator for over a decade, and we are pleased to continue and expand our relationship as we grow our North American operations,” says Noboru Murakami, president of Isuzu “Their experience and know-how will be invaluable as we ramp up our new facility, and we look forward to working together in new and exciting ways.”
Further strengthening the relationship, Isuzu and Shyft also report they are advancing plans to establish Shyft as a vehicle solutions provider supporting Isuzu’s North American operations. The companies are engaged in discussions for Shyft to develop a dedicated upfit and modification center near the Greenville plant that would support Port-Installed Options (PIO), final vehicle modifications, and other upfit services for vehicles produced by Isuzu.
Shyft’s establishment of this facility would ensure continued innovation and high-quality solutions for Isuzu customers, the companies note.
“We remain committed to a strong and productive relationship with Isuzu,” says Jacob Farmer, president, Fleet Vehicles & Specialty Vehicles, The Shyft Group. “Our shared focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction will continue to drive mutual success.”
