Kubota Wins Manufacturer Award in Georgia

Kubota Manufacturing of America has been named Georgia Manufacturer of the Year in the large company category.

KMA’s selection as Georgia’s manufacturing standout for 2002 is the result of its nomination by Lanier Technical College. More than 100 other companies were also nominated.

“This is an important achievement for Kubota and recognizes our manufacturing excellence,” noted John Shiraishi, president, KMA “We promise to continue to strive to be a high –performance company and merit this valuable award. We will continue to support our community and our customers at the highest levels.”

While presenting the award, Georgia’s Gov. Sonny Perdue noted Kubota’s 14-year investment in the state’s economy. Specifically, KMA affiliate Kubota Tractor Corporation recently opened a new Research and Development lab and tractor assembly in Oakwood, Ga. Kubota also maintains a regional office and parts center in nearby, Ga.

Today, one-third of all Kubota-branded equipment sold in the United States is manufactured or assembled in Georgia. The manufacturing company creates and assembles Kubota lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, sub-compact tractors, loaders, backhoes and other implements at its 151-acre Gainesville plant.

KMA is a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, Japan, and an affiliate of Kubota Tractor Corporation, the distributor of Kubota products in the United States.

“This award is significant for KMA and for KTC’s national dealer body,” described Nobu Toshikuni, president, KTC. “The professional-grade equipment KMA manufactures in Georgia is now sold across the United States and internationally. Our dealers and their customers benefit directly from KMA’s success. We are proud of our colleagues and Georgia’s recognition.”