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Article: Harley brand overseas could someday include plants
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- October 16, 2009
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By RICK BARRETT
Harley-Davidson Inc., the Milwaukee company with an iconic made-
in-America brand, may someday build motorcycles overseas.
By 2014, more than 40% of the company's sales will be outside the
United States, Harley executives said.
Starting next year, the company will begin adding 100 to 150
dealerships in Europe and other foreign markets.
India is high on Harley's priority list because of its burgeoning
middle-class population and desire for American products.
China and eastern Europe also are places where Harley could
extend its presence with heavyweight touring motorcycles.
Harley assembles virtually all of its bikes in the U.S., although
various parts come from overseas. The ...