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Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders Names Larry Price Manufacturing Manager

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders, a division of Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (“YMSC”), announced today the appointment of Larry Price to Manufacturing Manager. In his new role, Price leads the development and implementation of manufacturing processes that ensure proper product functionality and cost efficiency. He also directs operations in designated manufacturing and assembly departments.

“Larry brings a strong track record of operational leadership and process improvement to our team,” said John Augustiniak, General Manager, Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders. “His commitment to efficiency and quality make him an excellent fit for this role. We’re confident he will play a significant part in advancing our manufacturing operations.”

A Yamaha team member since 2022, Price most recently served as Project Manager for G3 Boats, where he oversaw project planning and ensured clear communication of deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans. Prior to joining Yamaha, Larry worked as a Production Supervisor for Safe Boats International, LLC where he successfully planned and forecasted project schedules and conducted ROI case analysis for capital expenditures. He also held production supervisor roles at several companies throughout his career including Tesla, Inc. Flowserve Corporation and The Morgan Corporation.

Price reports directly to John Augustiniak, General Manager, Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders.

For over 50 years, Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders, formerly Kracor, Inc., has manufactured high quality rotationally molded plastic products for national and international markets with parts for the recreational marine, industrial, agricultural, waste, lawn and garden, medical and others. Recognized as a pioneer and leader in the rotational molding industry, today the company is known for its innovative design and ability to incorporate new technology and new materials for state-of-the-art products. In 2017, the company’s assets were acquired by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. and became part of Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of Yamaha Marine products in the U.S. including Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha WaveRunners®, Yamaha Boats, G3® Boats and Skeeter® Boats. Supporting 2,400 dealers and boat builders nationwide, Yamaha is the industry leader in reliability, performance, technology and customer service.

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Contacts

Serena Ortiz
Public Relations Specialist
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (678) 832-9158
serena_malone@outlook.com

Neal Wheaton
Wilder+Wheaton for
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (404) 317-0698
neal.wheaton@gmail.com

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Contacts

Serena Ortiz
Public Relations Specialist
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (678) 832-9158
serena_malone@outlook.com

Neal Wheaton
Wilder+Wheaton for
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (404) 317-0698
neal.wheaton@gmail.com

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