Sakai Reshores Compactor Production

Sakai has brought production of its SV204 soil compactor to North America. It had previously been manufactured in Japan. All soil compactors are now built in the United States, with the SV204 assembled in the company’s Adairsville, Georgia plant.

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According to a press release, the company is “actively striving to localize the sourcing of components and continuously evaluates supplier alternatives to integrate domestic content where feasible.”

“We are continuously evaluating our manufacturing footprint and are committed to strategically localizing more of our machine assembly and, where possible, the sourcing of our components to better serve the North American market,” said Kevin McClain, VP of operations, in a statement. “The start of SV204 assembly in Adairsville is a testament to the capabilities and dedication of our Adairsville team and represents an important step in our long-term vision for domestic production and a more localized supply chain.”