SylvanSport, the maker of the SylvanSport GO, has consolidated its manufacturing operations into its new headquarters in Brevard, NC.
The GO is a lightweight vehicle that can be towed behind practically any vehicle.
“Up until now, we've used a number of contract companies in other states to provide parts and final assembly of our products.” says Tom Dempsey, SylvanSport's founder. “From the beginning, we've visualized doing this all here in Western North Carolina, and we are very pleased to now bring all of our production activities here. The economic challenges of the past several years have been a difficult time to launch a new product, but we're now feeling the upturn.”
Over the past few months, the company has also established its supply chain from primarily local or regional companies. At its new location in Brevard, SylvanSport will fabricate aluminum frames, and perform all assembly and shipping operations.
Dempsey says that starting and operating a business like SylvanSport from Brevard just makes sense. “Brevard, and our area, is the perfect place to become a future hub for outdoor recreation industry companies. Traditionally, companies in this industry have thrived in places like Boulder, CO. or Seattle. Our region has all the ingredients to be the center of action for the eastern US.
SylvanSport will ship new GOs, from its Brevard factory in early April.
