Oshkosh Corp.’s [OSK] Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles (OSV) yesterday said it completed the move of its manufacturing, engineering and product development operations to Clearwater and Bradenton, Fla.
Both facilities are ISO 9001 certified.
“This has been a seamless transition, and the move from Illinois to Florida provides enhanced benefits to our customers,” said Tom Biwan, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles senior vice president of sales and marketing. “By utilizing the ISO 9001 certified facilities, and with related Oshkosh companies nearby, we will realize advanced manufacturing capabilities and direct access to shared technologies and product development resources.”
The company will be headquartered in Clearwater. All design, engineering, assembly, fabrication, paint and product testing for both medical and defense customers worldwide will be completed in the new Florida facilities. Refurbishment services are being provided in Bradenton, Fla., and the ISO 9001 certified facility in Weyauwega, Wisc.
For defense customers, OSV engineers and manufactures shelters and trailers used to house aircraft and vehicle simulators. Also, OSV manufactures, repairs, refurbishes and upgrades specialty trailers, trucks and vans for a variety of applications, including the medical and dental communities.