Senator David Perdue visits Chaparral Boats, joins the Congressional Boating Caucus
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 7 Mar 2019 04:25 PST
Senator Perdue (3rd from left) discusses production and testing with members of the Chaparral team © National Marine Manufacturers Association
Last week, Senator David Perdue (R-GA) toured Chaparral Boats Inc.'s facility in Nashville, Georgia which includes over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space and employs a full-time roster of 1,000 people. NMMA encourages other members to work with them on scheduling factory visits with their respective elected officials; critically important opportunities for highlighting the recreational boating industry.
During Senator Perdue's visit, he toured the plants' facilities and witnessed the manufacturing process first-hand. An industrial engineering graduate from Georgia Tech, Perdue engaged with the entire Chaparral team throughout his tour, discussing a range of issues such as workforce development and trade and asking questions related to production and logistics.
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