By David Ibata

"The American unit of a Japanese diesel engine manufacturer has acquired more than 50 acres in Cherokee County for a $20 million training and “customer experience facility” for outdoor demonstrations of heavy equipment, the company and state economic development officials announced.." Posted By David Ibata for the AJC 12:06 p.m Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 Metro Atlanta / State news

YANMAR America Corp., the Adairsville-based affiliate of Yanmar Co. Ltd., Osaka, will build at Ga. 92 and Old Alabama Road near Acworth. Groundbreaking is scheduled for Nov. 16, with the facility opening in August 2017.

The company will bring 25 jobs to the area, with employment opportunities related to administration, marketing, service, training and management, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

The nearly 50,000-square-foot facility will have classrooms with dedicated space for each of the company’s product lines: industrial diesel engines and generators, commercial marine diesel engines, agricultural and construction equipment, utility vehicles and energy systems, Yanmar said.

There also will be an auditorium, museum, gift shop, cantina, offices and meeting space. Croft & Associates, Kennesaw, is the project’s architect, and Carroll Daniel Construction, Gainesville, the general contractor.