Navico Group today announced operational updates at its Lowell, Mich., facility that are intended to reduce fixed costs, improve efficiency and support Brunswick’s long-term growth. Navico said it will expand insourcing, use select outside partners and work more closely with other Brunswick divisions.
“The Lowell team has made strong progress over the past 18 months, improving margin, productivity, safety, quality and on-time delivery,” Navico president Aine Denari said in a statement. “This next phase builds on that work. By better using our space and capabilities, and by working more closely across Brunswick, we can improve efficiency while continuing to support U.S.-based manufacturing.”
As part of the plan, Land ‘N’ Sea will use about 50,000 square feet of space inside the Lowell facility for distribution operations. Land ‘N’ Sea will remain a separate business with its own leadership, operating model and customer focus.
Navico said the actions are expected to create a multimillion-dollar savings opportunity while improving how Brunswick uses its existing facilities and manufacturing capabilities.
