In the North America, Subaru calls the state of Indiana home and has for the past twenty-five years. In 1987, Fuji Heavy Industries teamed up with Isuzu to build a manufacturing plant in Lafayette and two years later, the first U.S. built Subaru was born. Now, the more than 3 million square foot facility has the ability to pump out 20,000 vehicles in one month all while being the first American auto plant to achieve zero waste to landfill status.
“Since our incorporation on March 17, 1987, our mission has been to contribute to society through the growth of our Company. Now, a quarter of a century later, we’ve stayed true to our mission, employing a record number of Associates, producing a record number of vehicles and continuing to lead the auto industry in quality, safety and environmental stewardship,” said Tom Easterday, Executive Vice President for Subaru of Indiana Automotive. To celebrate the long years, the plant will host a variety of events across the next months. Earth Day, an open house and charity raises will all take place as well as plenty of opportunity for people to witness the birth place of such cars as the Outback, Legacy and Tribeca.
Source: Subaru
