1974
Motorcycle assembly plant established as a division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in Lincoln, Nebraska.
1975
First motorcycle produced in Lincoln plant. Began production of Jetski™ watercraft.
1980
Began production of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Foreign trade zone established at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., in Lincoln.
1981
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A., established as a separate entity from Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Implemented the 'Kawasaki Production System' (KPS) lean manufacturing system.
Began automobile seat frame manufacturing.
1983
Began robotic welding of seat frames and motorcycle chassis.
1986
Began production of ATV wheels.
1987
Began production of utility vehicles.
1989
Maryville, Missouri engine plant established as a Foreign trade zone. First small engine (FC150V) produced.
Began outside sales of ATV wheels.
1991
Began molding SMC Jetski™ bodies. Opened 'Club K', Kawasaki employee fitness center.
1992
Began electro-deposition coating process.
1994
Began robotic arm assembly. Started resin transfer molding of
Jetski™ bodies.
1995
ISO 9002 certification for the manufacture of industrial robots.
2000
Addition of ATV Research and Development department.
2001
Began operation of the Kawasaki co-generation system. Began assembly of Rail Cars.
2002
Began rail car-shell welding. Began hydrographic ink transcription process.
2003
Obtained ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 certifications for the manufacture of Rail Cars.
2007
Began production of Recreational Utility Vehicles (RUV - Teryx™ ).
2008
Began injection molding Utility Vehicle body panels.
2010
Shipped our 1,000th rail car. Produced our 3,000,000th Powersports vehicle.
2011
Opened the rail car function test facility and test track.
2012
Began 12v starter motor production.
2014
Produced our 30,000,000th wheel.