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| GLOVERSVILLE, NY — April 15, 2005 — Taylor Made Systems Georgia, a division of Taylor Made Systems, has announced a major expansion for its manufacturing facility in Tifton, Georgia.
The new 115,000 sq. ft. plant opens this week. It is located in the Magnolia Industrial Park in Tifton. It will manufacture tempered safety glass windshields, canvas and Plexiglas components for sale as OEM products to boatbuilders. "We opened our original factory in Tifton in 1994, and we have continued to expand our operations there, growing from 13 to more than 100 employees in 2004," said Randy Parker, president of Taylor Made Systems. "We have been impressed with the professionalism and outstanding work ethic of the Tifton work force, and we expect that our new plant will result in additional new employment opportunities in the Tifton area." Rick Johnson, general manager of the Taylor Made Systems Georgia operations, said, "We have developed close ties to the Tifton-area community and economy. Not only are we a major employer, but we also rely heavily on local suppliers of raw materials to manufacture our products." In addition to the Tifton plant, Taylor Made Systems operates factories in New York, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, New Zealand, Australia and Ireland. A member of the Taylor Made Group®, Taylor Made Systems, based in Gloversville, New York, is the world’s largest manufacturer of marine glazing systems and the acknowledged leader in framed glass windshield technology for powerboats. Other marine product lines include hatches, doors, window systems, portlights and canvas boat tops. The company also supplies glass products for a variety of architectural, agricultural and industrial applications. Headquartered in Gloversville, New York, the Taylor Made Group, Inc. has nearly 100 years of experience as one of the recreational marine industry’s largest, most diversified suppliers to boatbuilders and the aftermarket. The Taylor Made Group includes Taylor Made Products, Taylor Made Systems, Taylorbrite LLC and Trend Marine. The Group operates 12 facilities in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, England, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. Employing more than 1,300 associates, its products are distributed through a worldwide distribution network. For sales inquiries, contact Taylor Made Systems by phone, +1 518 773 0636 or by e-mail, tms@taylormarine.com. Visit our website at www.taylormarine.com.
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