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ENC Hosts California Assemblywoman, Celebrates American Manufacturing and Economic Growth

The visit underscored ENC's role as a major employer in Assembly District 58 and its commitment to American manufacturing and skilled local jobs.

March 23, 2026
Assemblywoman Castillo and ENC officials at California facility.

Assemblywoman Castillo, vice chair of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact, toured ENC’s production floor with company leadership, getting a firsthand look at the full bus manufacturing process.

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  • ENC hosted Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo for a tour of its Jurupa Valley manufacturing facility, highlighting its significance in California's Assembly District 58.
  • The visit emphasized ENC's commitment to American manufacturing, with the facility currently employing around 230 workers and aiming for 500 at full capacity.
  • Assemblywoman Castillo observed ENC's bus production firsthand, aligning with her role in economic development and growth within the state.

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ENC, a subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., welcomed California Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo (R-AD58) for a tour of the Company's 227,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Jurupa Valley.

The visit underscored ENC's role as a major employer in Assembly District 58 and its commitment to American manufacturing and skilled local jobs.

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Assemblywoman’s Visit

Assemblywoman Castillo, who serves as vice chair of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact, toured ENC's production floor alongside company leadership, observing the end-to-end bus manufacturing process firsthand.

The company currently employs approximately 230 people at its Jurupa Valley facility, with a pathway to approximately 500 jobs at full production capacity.

"ENC has been building transit buses in California for more than 50 years, and we are proud to do it right here in Jurupa Valley," said Jason Lee, CEO of ENC. "Every bus that leaves this facility represents skilled California workers, American manufacturing, and a direct investment in the communities we serve. We were honored to welcome Assemblywoman Castillo and show her what that looks like in practice."

Touring ENC facility

ENC's Buy America-compliant transit buses are available in 30-, 32-, 35-, and 40-foot configurations, offering fleet operators comprehensive sizing flexibility. Propulsion options include clean diesel, compressed natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and battery-electric configurations.

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Investing in American Transit

Since assuming ownership of ENC in 2024, Rivaz has invested more than $50 million in facility upgrades, workforce development and upskilling, and planned expansions.

"ENC is a California success story — over 50 years of American manufacturing, right here in Jurupa Valley, producing transit buses that communities across the country depend on," said Assemblywoman Castillo. "I am proud to represent the workers who build these buses, and I look forward to supporting ENC's continued growth in Assembly District 58."

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ENC's Jurupa Valley campus spans 17 acres and operates as an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facility. Every vehicle produced is fully compliant with federal Buy America requirements, ensuring that transit agency investments support California workers and California manufacturing.

ENC's Buy America-compliant transit buses are available in 30-, 32-, 35-, and 40-foot configurations, offering fleet operators comprehensive sizing flexibility. Propulsion options include clean diesel, compressed natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and battery-electric configurations.

Each model meets full ADA compliance, offers configurable floor plans with comprehensive mobility features designed to serve diverse community needs, and is Altoona-tested and FTA-approved.

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California Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo visited ENC's manufacturing facility.

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