Chris-Craft, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), has opened a new manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Florida. The new building increases the company’s production capacity by 50% and spans more than 70,000 square feet, allowing for the full build of boats from start to finish.
Chris-Craft will build six models from 24 feet to 28 feet in the facility. The expansion also allows the company to expand its model offering as it looks to continue to meet future customer preferences.
“I’m thrilled to see boats rolling off the new line,” said Chris-Craft president, Steve Heese. “The new building marks an important milestone in the growth of our company and the enhanced production capacity this new building provides will help our dealer network meet demand for our products and ultimately, ensure our customers enjoy incredible experiences on the water.”
Chris-Craft was bought out by Winnebago in 2018.
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