MIDDLEBURY, Ind., Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to
unprecedented growth in the Jayco towable division, Jayco, Inc., a
subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO), is pleased to
announce another expansion on its Middlebury campus. Ground breaking on a
237,000 square foot mega-facility will occur at the end of
September. The much anticipated expansion will house two new
production lines for the Jay Flight® brand – North America's #1 selling travel
trailer.
The expansion will also maximize efficiencies, increasing
production capacity for several other Jayco® brands. The new
mega-facility will add approximately 300 incremental jobs to the
Middlebury campus.
The announcement comes on the heels of the addition of 256,000
square feet of production capacity for expanded growth of Jayco's
Eagle® brand travel trailers and fifth wheels. Production at
the first of two 128,000 square foot facilities began in February,
while the second 128,000 square foot facility opened this
month.
"We're seeing unprecedented growth in the RV industry," stated
Matt Thompson, Jayco's Chief
Operating Officer. "Jayco is actively seeking ways to meet consumer
demand within, and outside of, Elkhart
County."
Thompson continues, "I couldn't be more excited about the team
we've assembled in the last 3 years, which has been the catalyst
for this tremendous growth. Our product-focused teams have
created renewed energy and excitement by pushing the envelope in
creating the hottest floor plans and features that consumers are
seeking in all segments of the RV industry."
About Jayco, Inc.
Jayco, Inc. manufactures and markets towable and motorized RVs
through its Jayco, Starcraft, Entegra Coach, and Highland Ridge RV
divisions. For more information about Jayco or its products,
call 1-800-RV-JAYCO, visit www.jayco.com or write Jayco, Inc., PO
Box 460, Middlebury, Indiana
46540.
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SOURCE Jayco, Inc.