Sat, Dec 17, 2005
Will More Than Double Size Of Sulphur Springs Facilities
American Legend
Aircraft Company announced Friday the company has broken ground on
a new facility to house its aircraft production operations, as well
as a new customer delivery center. The company isn't moving very
far, though... they will remain based at Sulphur Spring
Municipal Airport (KSLR) in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Construction is presently underway for two buildings: a
20,000-square-foot hangar and an adjacent 5,000-square-foot hangar.
The larger structure will be used for aircraft fabrication,
assembly, and R&D for future projects. The second hangar will
be used for sales and marketing. By continuing to use the
21,000-square-foot hangar space currently under lease, the companys
facilities will be more than doubled to 45,000 square feet.
"We could not be more proud of our new buildings," said company
president Tim Elliott. "Having already delivered Legend Cubs to
many satisfied customers, the new facilities will provide us with
an opportunity to further increase our production capabilities. The
new facilities signify our commitment to meeting delivery
promises."
Legend expects the new facilities will allow production capacity
to increase from the current four aircraft per month to eight
aircraft per month. The company manufacturers the Legend Cub, a
two-place LSA modeled after the original Piper Cub -- but with
several improvements over the original, not the least of which is a
100-hp Continental O200 engine.
As production increases, said Legend representatives, the
current base of 40 employees will be expanded as well.
"Our goal for the new plant was to scale up our manufacturing
capacity to meet scheduled deliveries and reduce lead-times for
future customers," said Bryan Hurley, vice president of
manufacturing. "With the new buildings we are able to create a
natural flow from the component level through final assembly
operations. These new facilities allow us to start with a clean
sheet of paper to design a more efficient manufacturing
operation."
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