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Scooter Co. Coming to the Austin Area

2nd July, 2010 - Posted by katherine - No Comments

According to the ABJ,

National Scooter Co. Inc. is moving its headquarters and manufacturing operations to Pflugerville, forecasting 140 jobs over the next few years in a bid to become the country’s largest maker and seller of scooters and electric bikes.

National Scooter Co. CEO Greg James said he is moving his headquarters from Nacogdoches, about 219 miles northeast of Pflugerville, and some small manufacturing operations from China because the Austin area has the talent, retail market and business-friendly government incentives he sought.

“I couldn’t think of a better place to take the company to the next level,” James said. “Austin not only has innovative talent, but also the culture that is looking for alternative modes of transportation and has embraced the scooter quite well.”