Partnership Formed

In 1990, Garnett and his wife Caroline partnered and opened a manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China, called SCHECO. Having control of manufacturing, while not having to rely on multiple outside sources around Asia, allowed for more secure handling of the growing Springfield-branded product line, including proprietary processes and patented parts to support the U.S. facility. As SCHECO grew, in 1995 they expanded the Springfield brand to supply customers internationally in Europe and Australia.

Rise From the Ashes

The Springfield Marine brand began in the mid-1970s. The recreational boating industry was growing fast, and Springfield was supplying so many parts to the boating industry across the Midwest that the brand name became well-recognized. Seat pedestals, the primary focus of the brand, were made primarily from aluminum castings and fabricated parts. The company’s capabilities expanded rapidly to include the manufacturing of additional components, such as a full range of seating hardware.

Jiangsu Carnahan Manufacturing

As Springfield Marine Company grew and opportunities opened in Asian markets, Our first factory Jiangsu Carnahan Manufacturing Opened in China in 1990, Owned & Operated by Our founder Garnett and his wife Caroline.

Rise From the Ashes

Having outgrown the Shanghai facility, Jiangsu Carnahan relocated In 2009 to a state of the art facility in Qidong, China. Not only did The facility provide 350,000 sq. ft. of space for JC’s factory, but the New location also made room for updated technology, machinery, And processes. The factory continued its expansion between 2011 And 2013, growing its facilities to 750,000 sq. ft. and expanding its Capacity to meet evolving industry demands.