04.02.2015

Genie production begins in Oklahoma

Genie has started manufacturing some of its telehandler models at the Terex facility in Oklahoma City, and is reviewing the possibility of producing other Genie products at the plant.

The company says the 65,000 square metre facility in Oklahoma City is centrally located within the United States, allowing it to meet customers’ needs in a quicker and more cost effective way. The plant, located on a 100 acre site, employs around 280 but is looking to hire more staff to help with the new product line.

President Matt Fearon, said: “We have made a long-term strategic shift to our manufacturing footprint to move production closer to our North American customers. By leveraging existing Terex facilities, we are able to take advantage of a lower overall cost structure while adding capacity as we continue to grow our Genie telehandler product portfolio.”

The company’s Washington state plants in Redmond and Moses Lake, will continue to focus on production of the current Genie range and new product development as well as being the administrative and research and development headquarters.