Forest River, Inc. Consolidates Cargo Trailer Manufacturing, Including Closure of Ocilla Operations.

Forest River, Inc., a leading manufacturer of cargo trailers and a trusted name in the Cargo industry, today announced a reorganization of its Cargo Division involving production facilities in Ocilla, Georgia and Elkhart, Indiana.

As part of the Cargo Division reorganization, Forest River will be closing its Ocilla, Georgia based manufacturing facility and consolidating four Elkhart County cargo trailer facilities into two existing locations. The decision will impact approximately 110 Georgia and 160 Elkhart County, Indiana employees.
While manufacturing in Ocilla will conclude by the end of 2024, Forest River remains committed to serving both its Cargo Trailer dealers and owners through its other manufacturing locations in Indiana and Texas. Forest River’s Commercial Vehicle operation, also located in Ocilla, Georgia, is not part of this announcement and will continue to operate.

"Forest River has a strong commitment to the Cargo Trailer retail market, and although our manufacturing presence in Georgia is ending, our dedication to our dealers and customers is unwavering," said David Wright, President of Forest River Commercial.

Various Forest River brands currently manufactured in the affected Georgia cargo trailer facility will be relocated to existing facilities in Texas and Indiana, where Forest River was founded and is currently headquartered, operating more than one hundred manufacturing plants.
The closures are tentatively scheduled to conclude by the end of the year. Forest River is working closely with the impacted employees to provide support during this transition.

About Forest River, Inc.
Founded in 1996 by Pete Liegl, Forest River, Inc. has evolved into North America’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, and commercial vehicles including buses, vans, and trucks. Its portfolio includes market share leaders in every category, and it is the country’s leading manufacturer of buses and vans for both the private and public sectors. Based in Elkhart, Indiana, Forest River employs 14,000+ employees in 100+ facilities in more than a half dozen states. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Forest River is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company.