Firegeezer.com reports that Oshkosh Corporation is shutting down its Medtec facilities in Pigeon, Michigan, and Goshen, Indiana, and moving production to the Pierce Manufacturing plant in Bradenton, Florida. This strategic move aims to consolidate operations and boost efficiency.
The Medtec Ambulance division will be relocated and combined with Pierce Manufacturing in Bradenton, which is expected to bring between 100 and 150 new manufacturing and office positions to the area. The relocation is anticipated to qualify Oshkosh for up to $1.44 million in economic development incentives, with contributions from the state of Florida ($1.07 million), Manatee County ($333,732), and Pinellas County ($40,000).
In addition to the Medtec facilities, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles — which operates plants in Harvey and Calumet City, Illinois — is also relocating its operations to Florida. The unit specializes in high-tech mobile medical imaging vehicles and transportable trailers. It will merge with the Clearwater-based operation of Frontline, a company known for producing command and communications vehicles and broadcast units.
Oshkosh has committed to offering an average annual salary of at least $57,897 for the new jobs in Clearwater — significantly higher than the local average wage of $38,598 in Pinellas County. This move is seen as a positive step for the region’s job market.
Although the details haven’t yet been officially posted on the Pierce or Oshkosh websites, the information was first reported by the St. Petersburg Times. Another source, Brandenton.com, also covered the story, highlighting that Pierce Manufacturing is expected to begin hiring by March. This comes as Manatee County continues to face a high unemployment rate of 12.6%, with over 18,000 people currently unemployed.
According to John Daggett, a spokesperson for Oshkosh Corp., the consolidation will lead to job cuts across the company’s Midwest facilities. Specifically, Medtec Ambulances is set to lay off 45 employees at its Goshen headquarters, 60 at its Goshen manufacturing site, and 70 at its White Pigeon, Michigan facility. Meanwhile, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles plans to cut 80 jobs at its Illinois locations.
This shift reflects a broader trend of companies reorganizing their operations to take advantage of regional incentives and labor markets. While the move may cause short-term disruptions, it could ultimately bring long-term benefits to the areas where Oshkosh is expanding.
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