Isuzu North America Corporation reaffirmed its long-standing collaboration with The Shyft Group as both companies build toward the next chapter in their relationship. Expanding upon more than a decade of cooperation, the two companies will continue working closely together while Isuzu establishes its new assembly plant in Greenville County, S.C.
While Isuzu will be transitioning to in-house assembly, Isuzu and Shyft are advancing plans for new and expanded business initiatives in multiple areas. 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, Mich., campus during the multi-year production ramp-up period in Greenville, ensuring uninterrupted supply and operational continuity. Isuzu will benefit from Shyft’s assembly expertise and support in the planning and launch of Isuzu’s new facility, according to the company.
“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.”
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 an upfit and modification center near the Greenville plant, supporting port-installed options (PIO), final vehicle modifications and other upfit services for vehicles produced by Isuzu.
“We remain committed to a strong and productive relationship with Isuzu,” said Jacob Farmer, president, fleet vehicles and specialty vehicles at 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 solutions and driving long-term growth, according to the companies.
