Isuzu Expands Strategic Collaboration with The Shyft Group
The Shyft Group will continue collaborating with Isuzu North America and expanding its business initiatives. Shyft will also help launch Isuzu’s new production facility in South Carolina.
The Shyft Group will continue to assemble Isuzu’s N-Series Gas, N-Series EV, and F-Series Diesel vehicles at its Charlotte, Michigan, facility and will help launch Isuzu’s manufacturing plant in South Carolina.
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Isuzu North America Corporation reaffirmed its long-standing strategic collaboration with The Shyft Group as both companies build towards the next chapter in their relationship. Expanding upon 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, South Carolina.
While Isuzu will transition to in-house assembly, Isuzu and Shyft are advancing plans for new and expanded business initiatives in multiple strategic areas.
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Shift to Continue Isuzu Assembly
As part of the transition, Shyft will continue to assemble Isuzu’s N-Series Gas, N-Series EV, and F-Series Diesel vehicles at its Charlotte, Michigan, campus during the multi-year production ramp-up period in Greenville, ensuring uninterrupted supply and operational continuity.
Helping Launch the New Production Facility
Isuzu's production facility in Greenville County, South Carolina, will initially make Isuzu N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, and F-Series diesel trucks.
Additionally, Isuzu will benefit from Shyft’s assembly expertise and support in planning and launching its new facility.
“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,” said 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.”
Shyft to be a Vehicle Solutions Provider
Further strengthening the relationship, Isuzu and Shyft 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.
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Shyft’s establishment of this facility would ensure continued innovation and high-quality solutions for Isuzu customers.
“We remain committed to a strong and productive relationship with Isuzu,” said Jacob Farmer, president, fleet vehicles and specialty vehicles, The Shyft Group.“ Our shared focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction will continue to drive mutual success.”
Isuzu and Shyft look forward to this next phase of their strategic collaboration, reinforcing their commitment to delivering industry-leading solutions and driving long-term growth.
Legacy of Isuzu Trucks in North America
Isuzu entered the North American truck market in 1984, and the company sold 44,000 units in the last fiscal year, its highest total ever. In addition to expanding its production base in North America, the company aims to increase its procurement of components necessary for the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and to expand further its advanced automotive technology research and development initiatives in North America.
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