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Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. has announced new plans for its future Suzuki Marine Technical Center USA, which will be developed on a 20-acre waterfront property in Panama City, Florida. The new center will be used to enhance integration with U.S. boatbuilders, dealers and accessory manufacturers in order to improve its products of outboard motors from 2.5 to 350 hp.
“As a mobility company, Suzuki is about empowering people to enjoy the Great Outdoors and travel freely by land and sea,” says Max Yamamoto, president of Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. “We are planning a state-of-the-art Suzuki Marine Technical Center that will help us to develop, test and refine the best possible Suzuki outboard products for today and tomorrow. Our goal is to improve people’s lives on the water, and ensure everyday mobility for as many people as possible.”
The waterfront property will have a launch ramp, a large basin area for testing products and a protected harbor. There is no anticipated completion date for the new center, but the company expects to hire more employees in the next three years following anticipated growth. The company also recently announced a campaign called “Kick Plastic” to reduce plastic used in packaging.
To learn more about the center, visit suzukimarine.com.
