Navico Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation has announced cost-saving operational updates at its Lowell, Michigan facility.
The changes are intended to reduce fixed costs, improve efficiency and support Brunswick’s long-term growth.
Navico says the updates build on progress that has already been made at the Lowell plant over the past 18 months.
The Group says it will expand in-sourcing where it makes sense, use select outside partners and work closer with other Brunswick divisions.
Also as part of the plan, Brunswick company and marine distributor Land ‘N’ Sea will use around 50,000 square feet of available space inside the Lowell facility for its distribution operations.
Operating model
Navico stresses that Land ‘N’ Sea will remain a separate business with its own leadership, operating model and customer focus and its headquarters are not moving.
These actions are expected to create a multi-million-dollar savings opportunity while also improving how Brunswick uses its existing facilities and manufacturing capabilities.
“The Lowell team has made strong progress over the past 18 months, improving margin, productivity, safety, quality and on-time delivery,” explained Aine Denari, Navico Group president.
“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 US-based manufacturing.”
And she said that Navico Group will continue to review ways to use its footprint, talent and capabilities more effectively as part of Brunswick’s ongoing cost transformation work.
