Blue Bird Joint Venture Micro Bird to Establish Bus Manufacturing Facility in New York State
Blue Bird 's joint venture Micro Bird is expanding manufacturing operations to Plattsburgh, New York, after purchasing the Nova Bus facility. Production is set to begin in mid-2025, with plans to create over 350 full-time jobs. The expansion will double Micro Bird's production capacity for school buses, activity buses, multi-purpose vehicles, and commercial buses. The project receives support from Empire State Development, including $10 million in tax credits and a $2.5 million capital grant. Site preparation and hiring will commence in January 2025, with production starting in summer 2025.
Blue Bird e la sua joint venture Micro Bird stanno espandendo le operazioni di produzione a Plattsburgh, New York, dopo aver acquisito lo stabilimento di Nova Bus. La produzione inizierà a metà del 2025, con l'intento di creare oltre 350 posti di lavoro a tempo pieno. L'espansione doppierà la capacità produttiva di Micro Bird per autobus scolastici, autobus per attività, veicoli multifunzionali e autobus commerciali. Il progetto riceve supporto da Empire State Development, inclusi 10 milioni di dollari in crediti d'imposta e un contributo di capitale di 2,5 milioni di dollari. I lavori di preparazione del sito e le assunzioni inizieranno a gennaio 2025, con la produzione che partirà nell'estate del 2025.
Blue Bird y su empresa conjunta Micro Bird están expandiendo las operaciones de fabricación en Plattsburgh, Nueva York, tras la adquisición de la instalación de Nova Bus. La producción está programada para comenzar a mediados de 2025, con planes de crear más de 350 empleos a tiempo completo. La expansión duplicará la capacidad de producción de Micro Bird para autobuses escolares, autobuses de actividades, vehículos multifuncionales y autobuses comerciales. El proyecto cuenta con el apoyo de Empire State Development, que incluye 10 millones de dólares en créditos fiscales y una subvención de capital de 2,5 millones de dólares. La preparación del sitio y las contrataciones comenzarán en enero de 2025, con la producción que iniciará en el verano de 2025.
블루 버드와 그 조인트 벤처 마이크로 버드가 뉴욕 플랫즈버그에 있는 노바 버스 시설을 인수한 후 제조 operations를 확장합니다. 생산은 2025년 중반에 시작될 예정이며, 350개 이상의 정규직 일자리를 창출할 계획입니다. 이 확장은 마이크로 버드의 생산 능력을 두 배로 늘리게 됩니다 학교 버스, 활동 버스, 다목적 차량 및 상업용 버스를 위해. 이 프로젝트는 엠파이어주 개발국으로부터 지원을 받으며, 여기에는 1천만 달러의 세금 공제와 250만 달러의 자본 보조금이 포함됩니다. 현장 준비 및 채용은 2025년 1월에 시작되며, 생산은 2025년 여름에 시작될 예정입니다.
Blue Bird et sa coentreprise Micro Bird étendent leurs opérations de fabrication à Plattsburgh, New York, après avoir acheté l'installation de Nova Bus. La production devrait commencer à la mi-2025, avec des projets de créer plus de 350 emplois à temps plein. L'expansion doubliera la capacité de production de Micro Bird pour les autobus scolaires, les bus d'activités, les véhicules polyvalents et les bus commerciaux. Le projet bénéficie du soutien de l'Empire State Development, y compris 10 millions de dollars de crédits d'impôt et une subvention d'investissement de 2,5 millions de dollars. La préparation du site et les recrutements commenceront en janvier 2025, avec le début de la production prévu pour l'été 2025.
Blue Bird und sein Joint Venture Micro Bird erweitern ihre Fertigungsaktivitäten in Plattsburgh, New York, nachdem sie die Nova Bus-Anlage übernommen haben. Die Produktion soll Mitte 2025 beginnen, mit dem Ziel, über 350 Vollzeitstellen zu schaffen. Die Expansion wird die Produktionskapazität von Micro Bird verdoppeln für Schulbusse, Aktivitätsbusse, Mehrzweckfahrzeuge und kommerzielle Busse. Das Projekt erhält Unterstützung von Empire State Development, darunter 10 Millionen Dollar an Steuervergünstigungen und einen Kapitalzuschuss von 2,5 Millionen Dollar. Die Standortvorbereitung und Einstellungen beginnen im Januar 2025, mit der Produktion, die im Sommer 2025 startet.
- Doubling of production capacity through facility expansion
- Creation of 350+ new full-time jobs
- Secured $12.5 million in government incentives and grants
- Access to skilled workforce from existing Nova Bus facility
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Insights
The strategic expansion through Micro Bird's new manufacturing facility represents a significant growth catalyst for Blue Bird The
The timing aligns with increasing federal and state funding for clean school transportation initiatives. With Blue Bird's leadership in electric and low-emission vehicles, this expansion strengthens their competitive position. The 350 new jobs, while representing increased operational costs, should drive economies of scale and improve production efficiency. The joint venture structure with Girardin helps share risks while maintaining strategic control.
The acquisition of Nova Bus's existing facility offers significant operational advantages. The established infrastructure and skilled workforce availability reduce startup risks and accelerate time-to-market compared to greenfield development. The phased transition plan, starting with site preparation in January 2025 and production in mid-2025, appears well-structured.
Retaining Nova Bus's experienced workforce will help maintain quality standards and minimize training costs. The Plattsburgh location provides strategic access to Northeast markets and established supply chains. The doubling of production capacity should improve manufacturing efficiency through increased scale, potentially leading to better margins through overhead cost absorption.
Project to Double Micro Bird’s Production Capacity and Create More Than 350 New
The investment will enable Micro Bird to double its production capacity to better meet the sustained and growing demand for its full line of school buses, school activity buses, multi-purpose vehicles and commercial buses.
Micro Bird is poised to create more than 350 full-time jobs over the next several years at its
“We are thrilled to expand our leadership in Type A small and midsize buses with Micro Bird’s
“We are very excited to begin this new chapter by expanding our operations in
Micro Bird will progressively be hiring the skilled and experienced employees currently working at Nova Bus Plattsburgh, building on the culture of excellence put in place by Nova Bus. A close collaboration with Nova Bus has been established to ensure a seamless transition. Site preparation will begin in January 2025, including hiring of employees, with start of production scheduled for the summer of 2025.
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
About Girardin
Girardin is a third-generation family business specializing in school bus transportation for over 65 years and having its head office in
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