Oshkosh moving Medtec and Specialty Vehicles to Florida
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Firegeezer.com reports that Oshkosh is shutting down its Medtec facilities in Pidgeon, Michigan, and Goshen, Indiana, and moving production to the Pierce facility in Bradenton, Florida. This move marks a significant shift for the company as it consolidates operations under one roof.
The Medtec Ambulance unit will be relocated and merged with Pierce Manufacturing in Bradenton, which is expected to add between 100 and 150 manufacturing and office jobs. As part of this transition, Oshkosh is set to receive up to $1.44 million in economic development incentives. The funding will come from the state of Florida ($1.07 million), Manatee County ($333,732), and Pinellas County ($40,000).
Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, which currently operates plants in Harvey and Calumet City, Illinois, is also relocating its operations to Florida. The unit, known for producing high-tech mobile medical imaging vehicles and transportable trailers, will merge with Frontline’s Clearwater operation, a company that specializes in command and communications vehicles as well as broadcast units.
In a bid to attract talent, Oshkosh has committed to offering an average annual salary of at least $57,897 for the new positions in Clearwater — a figure that is 150% above the average wage in Pinellas County, which stands at $38,598.
Although the details haven't been officially posted on the Pierce or Oshkosh websites, the information was first reported by the St. Petersburg Times. Additionally, Brandenton.com has published an article that highlights further developments.
According to the report, Pierce Manufacturing is expected to begin hiring by March, addressing the urgent need for jobs in Manatee County, where unemployment is currently at 12.6%, with over 18,000 people unemployed. John Daggett, a spokesperson for Oshkosh Corp., confirmed that the consolidation will lead to layoffs across several Midwest locations as the company moves operations to Florida.
Specifically, Medtec Ambulances is planning to cut 45 employees at its Goshen, Indiana headquarters, 60 at its Goshen manufacturing plant, and 70 at its White Pigeon, Michigan facility. Meanwhile, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles is set to lay off 80 workers from its Illinois facilities.
This move reflects a broader trend in the industry, where companies are reevaluating their operational strategies to better align with market demands and economic opportunities.
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