(Gallatin, Tennessee) - Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc. says it will relocate here from Brownsville, Texas.
Although Silver Eagle will offer only a few dozen positions in its temporary location while it constructs a new facility, once fully operational the company anticipates hiring more than 500 people
Silver Eagle reviewed sites in middle and western Tennessee as well as Ohio, Michigan, Alabama, and Mississippi and negotiated with a handful of communities from a short list over the past year before settling on Gallatin. Officials from Silver Eagle joined Governor Phil Bredesen, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber, and local officials in announcing the project.
During its production of over four decades, some 8,000 Eagle coaches were built in four different countries on two continents and were the trademark of Continental Trailways for more than three decades. In the 1980's, Silver Eagle was the premium custom coach conversion platform for the entertainment industry, known for its unique torsion suspension system that provided an incomparable "velvety smooth' ride, according to a news release.
Craig and Robin Hanloh began the rebirthing of Silver Eagle in 2004 and Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc. was formed to manufacture Eagle Buses once again. The company designs and builds coaches for various uses including entertainment tour buses, custom recreational vehicles, public transportation, and various government contracts.
"We couldn't be happier to be setting up shop in Gallatin,' CEO Robin Hanloh said. "This community has demonstrated from the beginning that it responds to the needs of business and as a relatively young company that responsiveness and sense of partnership is important to us. We look forward to many successful years in Gallatin.'
While at the temporary location, company officials expect employment numbers will not exceed three dozen, but once the new facility is finished they anticipate adding more than 100 employees a year for the next three years. All hiring is being handled through the Career Center in Gallatin and employment inquiries should be made at the center at 175 College Street or by calling 615-451-5800.
The Tennessee Valley Authority's economic development department and the Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association joined the Gallatin Economic Development Agency and Kisber's team in the recruiting process.
For more information about Silver Eagle visit http://www.silvereaglebus.com/
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