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Wayward Indian finds new home
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21-07-2006
Indian Motorcycle Company, one of the most venerable names in motorcycle manufacturing, has selected Kings Mountain, North Carolina, for its new world headquarters.
The legendary bikes will be assembled in a 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility, on 11 acres of property.
With the announcement of the factory, the official re-launch of perhaps the most iconic motorcycle brand in history is complete.
Indian chairman, Stephen Julius, said: "We are in the heart of our nation's powersports industry, with access to design, engineering and mechanical talent, world-class suppliers, motorsport education centres and year-round motorcycle riding weather.
"In addition, this area provides us with economic advantages, including a low overall cost of doing business."
Founded in 1901, the Indian Motorcycle Company was at one time the largest motorbike manufacturer in the world, producing 20,000 bikes a year, before WW1.
Unlike its main US rival, Harley Davidson, Indian supported racing as a way to improve their bikes and won first, second and third place at the Isle of Man TT in 1912.
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