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Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) is a subsidiary of Subaru Corp. and is the home of North American production for the Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models. SIA employs more than 6,000 associates and is Subaru’s only production facility outside of Asia. Since beginning production in 1989, the plant has increased its annual output of vehicles from 67,000 to nearly 400,000. This equals roughly half of all Subaru vehicles sold in North America. Learn how Subaru vehicles are made in this zero-landfill production facility.

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Learn ‘how it’s made’ at these five factory tours

Factory tours are a fun way for groups to learn “how it’s made.” These types of tours take groups behind-the-scenes while sharing history, giving demonstrations and often, offering free samples. Factory tours also give travelers interesting anecdotes to return home with. Consider these five tours for a future group itinerary. 

1. The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour Everett, Washington

Experience the future of flight in one of Seattle’s most popular attractions. The facility is home to the 747, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner lines of airplanes.

The center in Washington gives groups the opportunity to watch Dreamliner jets being assembled right before their eyes. While visiting, groups will get the opportunity to design their own airplane and have a picture taken with the Boeing factory as the background. Tours of the plant last 90 minutes. The center has a variety of exhibits to educate guests on airplanes and flight, including: “Flight Systems,” “Passenger Experience, ”“Future Concepts,” “Airplane Design,” and “Destiny” — the U.S. Laboratory Module.

2. Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour Waterbury, Vermont

Ben & Jerry’s offers a sweet experience for groups. Groups can take a 30-minute guided tour of the factory and see every step of the ice cream-making process.

“The Factory Tour is a chance for Ben & Jerry’s fans to see how their favorite ice cream is made,” said Sam Lacasse, factory tour manager. “Our fans eat pints of Ben & Jerry’s at home, but when they visit the factory, they get immersed in our brand and history. As they tour the factory, fans learn how two guys in a gas station started it all. Afterward, fans can grab a scoop of their favorite flavor at the Scoop Shop and find that perfect tie-dye shirt to take home. Our fans love the opportunity to visit Vermont and experience what peace, love and ice cream really means!”

3. Subaru of Indiana Automotive Factory Tours Lafayette, Indiana

Take guided factory tours of an award-winning automotive assembly facility in Lafayette. Witness the production of a Subaru vehicle from beginning to end while walking 1 mile via an elevated catwalk.

Groups observe as giant presses turn coils of steel into the metal structure of vehicles in the stamping process. Then, they will get to witness more than 860 robots in the body assembly area followed by watching over 5,000 parts being added in the paint shop. And finally, visitors see the cars go through the testing phase that proves how important quality and safety is to Subaru.

4. Hershey’s Chocolate World Hershey, Pennsylvania

Explore the wonders of chocolate and get surrounded by sweets at Hershey’s Chocolate World. Through free factory tours, witness how Hershey’s combines cocoa beans, fresh milk and sugar into that delightful chocolate bar people have enjoyed for decades.

Groups can create their own candy bar at the Create Your Own Candy Bar Factory by choosing their own ingredients and designing a wrapper. Or they can get immersed in the Chocolate Tasting Experience by learning how to engage all senses while tasting chocolate.

Save time to experience The 4-D Chocolate Mystery. Participants can interact with the characters through digital animation and special effects. Or, hop on a trolley ride for an in-depth look at the history of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the story behind Milton S. Hershey.

5. Jelly Belly Factory Tour Fairfield, California

Guided factory tours of the Jelly Belly factory are free and take groups along a ¼ mile stretch of the factory that is home to the well-known Jelly Belly jelly beans. Groups get a birds-eye view of the facility where the colorful treats are made. Visitors can, of course, expect to taste free samples during the tour.

“Visitors love being able to take a complimentary and self-guided tour around a working candy factory, and this is the only place where they can see Jelly Belly jelly beans being made,” said John Jamison, vice president of retail operations. “They have a birds-eye view of the whole operation from the elevated tour lane, and HD/4K videos offer an up-close-and-personal look at the activities that take place throughout the factory. There are also interactive games and exhibits along the way, and each guest will end the tour with a free bag of Jelly Belly beans.”

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As an RVer myself , I’m super excited to bring you all of these Indiana factory tours! Elkhart, Indiana is recognized as the RV capital of the world but that’s not the only place in Indiana you’ll find Americans building campers. In addition to RV factory tours, Indiana hosts a variety of manufacturing facilities you’re invited to visit. Check them out!

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Annie Oakley Perfumery | Ligonier, IN

Annie Oakley Perfumery offers both open to the public and private group tours. You’ll view the bench lab where perfumes are created and blended as well as the factory where they are bottled. You can even create a perfume that is uniquely your own at the mixing bar.

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Kokomo Opalescent Glass | Kokomo, IN

Step back in time to see art glass manufactured with the same techniques as it was when Kokomo Opalescent Glass was founded in 1888. Watch the glass blowers at work and receive a gift at the end of your tour.

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Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. | Lafayette, IN

See how a Subaru vehicle is built from start to finish. Learn how more than 1600 robots weld the auto body together, watch associates in the paint shop, and learn how more than 2,000 parts make up the final vehicle. Last but not least, you’ll see how A Subaru is tested for safety and quality.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana | Princeton, IN

Free, tram-driven tour through the birthplace of the Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and all-hybrid Sienna where you’ll see how people and machines work together to build vehicles.

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Crossroads RV | Topeka, IN

Plant tours include Cruiser, Zinger, Volante, Cameo, Sunset, Hampton, and Redwood facilities by appointment.

Located in Topeka, Indiana, we have five manufacturing facilities and employ over 600 people who team together to manufacture our high-quality products. Crossroads RV

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Fleetwood RV | Decatur, IN

Fleetwood believes in building relationships and loves welcoming guests to its Decatur, Indiana factory to learn more about the process of building a Fleetwood motorhome. Free tours are available on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

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Jayco | Middlebury, IN

Experience first-hand the craftsmanship that goes into making a Jayco RV and enjoy walking through some of the models when you tour the Jayco plant in Middlebury, Indiana.

Luxe | Elkhart, IN

See how Luxe builds customized, factory-direct luxury 5th wheels and toy haulers when you visit the factory and showroom in Elkhart, Indiana.

Newmar | Nappanee, IN

In-person tours are offered by reservation, Monday through Thursday at the Newmar manufacturing facility in Nappanee, Indiana. See where they build every gas, diesel, luxury, and Super C motor coach that bears a Newmar badge.

Thor Motor Coach | Bristol, Elkhart, & Wakarusa, IN

Your tour guide will take you through each stage of the manufacturing process, explaining how all the pieces come together to create a Thor Motor Coach motorhome.

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Sia moves forward with expansion, breaks ground on $158 million project, samantha horton.

(Left to right) Gov. Eric Holcomb speaks at Subaru of Indiana Automotive ground breaking with SIA Vice President Scott Brand and Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski sitting on stage.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) broke ground on the company’s $158 million expansion in the state. The project is still on track despite the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19.

The Lafayette manufacturing facility is the company’s only one located outside of Asia.

The expansion, announced in February , will create space for the automotive manufacturer to assemble transmissions in-house rather than ship already finished ones, reducing import costs. It will also increase service part production.

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SIA hasn’t been immune to the financial impacts from the pandemic, shutting down for a short time this spring.

However, Scott Brand, SIA senior vice president of administration and quality control, said he believes the pandemic won’t change the direction of the project.

“So we think the economy will stabilize, we think we’ll get back onto our growth curve and it’ll actually happen in a very advantageous time for us to have transmission production here in the plant,” said Brand.

Brand said the transmission facility is expected to be complete in 2021 and up and running in 2023. In total, the expansion is expected to add 350 new jobs.

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Automaker’s only manufacturing facility outside of Japan reaches milestone in 35 th year  

Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) has produced its 5 millionth Subaru vehicle, a 2022 Outback Wilderness in Geyser Blue. The milestone comes during the company’s 35 th anniversary year.

“Reaching our 35 th anniversary and 5 million Subaru vehicles in the same year provides a great opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come,” said Scott Brand, SIA executive vice president. “I’m especially proud of our associates and the way they continuously meet our customers’ expectations for safe, quality vehicles.”

SIA is Subaru’s only manufacturing facility outside of Japan and currently makes the Ascent, Impreza, Legacy and Outback models. It produces about half of all Subaru vehicles sold in North America.

At the time of its incorporation in Indiana on March 17, 1987, the Lafayette plant was a joint venture between Subaru and Isuzu. When production began on Sept. 11, 1989, the Subaru Legacy and Isuzu Pickup were both built at the plant.

In the years that followed, the factory continued to produce Subaru models in addition to other vehicles, including the Isuzu Rodeo, Honda Passport and Toyota Camry. However, the plant has exclusively produced Subaru vehicles since June 2016.

“Our associates should take tremendous pride in this achievement,” said Brand. “Along with the entire auto industry, the SIA team has persevered through more than two years of supply chain issues and production disruptions while maintaining a focus on quality.”

Production of the all-new 2023 Legacy and the all-new 2023 Outback is scheduled to begin this week. SIA currently expects to produce its 7 millionth overall vehicle in December.

About Subaru of Indiana Automotive Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), part of the Subaru family of companies, is home of North American production for the Ascent, Impreza, Legacy and Outback. SIA employs more than 6,000 associates who are committed to quality, safety and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit subaru-sia.com .

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