Georgia Department of Economic Development Recognizes Lund’s Leadership within the Industry and State
Buford, GA (October, 2017) – Lund International today announced that it has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious “Georgia Automotive Company of the Year” award for 2017 by the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Presented by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, the Georgia Automotive Awards recognize individual companies for their contributions to the state and in their communities. With Georgia as a premier destination for automotive manufacturers and the technology companies that are developing the transportation system of the future, the awards celebrate the industry’s collective accomplishments.
Lund International was lauded for its active participation in state-wide, regional, national and international activities that demonstrate the company’s pride in its Georgia location, as well as its contributions to civic organizations and initiatives.
“This award represents the culmination of thousands of hours of work and tireless days spent perfecting every Lund International product that is seen on vehicles around the world,” said Lund International CEO Mitch Fogle. “A prestigious honor like this only serves to motivate us to work even harder at innovating and continuing to produce industry leading products, while continuing to provide uncompromising customer service.”
Lund International designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets branded automotive aftermarket accessories for passenger cars, SUVs, CUVs, light trucks and Jeeps, as well as heavy trucks. Of its 1,200 culturally diverse employees, 500 are based in Georgia, many of whom are also multi-generational. Nearly all of Lund’s products are made in the U.S.A., a fact that is culturally important to the company.
ABOUT LUND INTERNATIONAL
(www.lundinternational.com) – Based in Buford, Georgia, Lund International is the U.S. based leading designer and manufacturer of automotive accessories for passenger cars, Jeeps, and light, medium and heavy-duty trucks. Offering the industry’s broadest range of functional body and appearance products that provide customers with ways to protect, customize and personalize their vehicles, Lund International products are marketed under the brand names of AMP Research, AVS, Belmor, Bushwacker, LUND, Rampage Products, Roadworks Manufacturing, Roll-N-Lock, Stampede Automotive Accessories and Tonno Pro.
