Suzuki is known as one of the biggest motorcycle and powersports brands in the world. But did you know that its ATV sales and production businesses were two separate entities?
In the case of Suzuki, Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corp. (SMAC) handles the production side of the ATV business, while Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC) handles the sales side. SMAC stock is owned by Suzuki Motor Corp, which holds 20 percent, and Suzuki Motor of America Inc (SMAI), which holds 80 percent. ATVs manufactured by SMAC are sold in the US and Canada, and 25 other countries all over the world.
