Plattsburgh school bus manufacturing facility (former Nova Bus plant)
Micro Bird (Blue Bird Corporation / Girardin joint venture), Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York
Plattsburgh school bus manufacturing facility (former Nova Bus plant) in Plattsburgh, New York is Micro Bird (Blue Bird Corporation / Girardin joint venture)’s plant for small and mid-sized school and commercial buses, electric and non-electric. Status: announced as of November 26, 2024. Micro Bird (Blue Bird Corporation / Girardin joint venture) announced $30 million and 350 jobs. Primary source: governor.ny.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $30 million
- Announced jobs
- 350
- Industry
- Vehicles
- Sheet
- NY-19
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedgovernor.ny.gov
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | Micro Bird (Blue Bird Corporation / Girardin joint venture) |
|---|---|
| Plant | Plattsburgh school bus manufacturing facility (former Nova Bus plant) |
| Location | Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York |
| Industry | Vehicles |
| Product | Small and mid-sized school and commercial buses, electric and non-electric |
| Announced investment | $30 millionHeadline $30M; release body cites $38M in capital expenses and training |
| Announced jobs | 350 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- Governor Hochul announces Micro Bird Plattsburgh facility (state release, governor.ny.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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