Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo Visits ENC, Celebrating American Manufacturing and Economic Growth in Assembly District 58
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, USA – March 20, 2026 – ENC® (“ENC” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based transit bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., today 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.
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. ENC 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, Chief Executive Officer 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.”
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 Leticia Castillo (R-AD58). “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.”
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. All models are Altoona-tested and FTA-approved.
Elected in November 2024, Assemblywoman Castillo represents California’s 58th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Jurupa Valley, Corona, Eastvale, Riverside, and Grand Terrace.
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 and offers configurable floorplans with comprehensive mobility features designed to serve diverse community needs.
For agencies seeking a mid-size solution, ENC’s E-Z Rider II® delivers operational versatility in 30-, 32-, and 35-foot configurations. It features a distinctive swept windshield design for enhanced driver visibility and ADA-compliant wheelchair accessibility at multiple door locations. ENC’s buses are proudly manufactured end-to-end in Riverside, California. Learn more about ENC’s full product offering at eldorado-ca.com.
ABOUT ENC®
Founded in 1975, ENC is a leading U.S. heavy-duty transit bus manufacturer with over 50 years of experience delivering safe and reliable Altoona-tested vehicles. Headquartered in Riverside, California, ENC manufactures every vehicle end-to-end in the United States and offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive propulsion portfolios, including battery-electric, clean diesel, hybrid, and compressed natural gas buses in multiple configurations. ENC is an approved Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (“TVM”) under the Federal Transit Administration, with all buses being fully Buy America compliant.
A subsidiary of Rivaz, Inc., ENC is committed to revitalizing American transit manufacturing and supporting public agencies and transit operators with a commitment to customer service, innovative products, and stable supply. To learn more, visit eldorado-ca.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
This press release contains forward-looking statements about ENC’s production plans and market positioning, which reflect its current expectations, estimates, and projections about its business based on currently available information and assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted herein.
References to “clean diesel,” “zero-emission,” or other environmental benefits are based on ENC’s internal assessments and industry standards. These claims are intended to describe the potential environmental benefits of ENC’s products and are not guarantees of specific environmental outcomes. Actual results may vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, usage patterns, maintenance practices, and regulatory changes.
Claims that vehicles are manufactured “end-to-end” at ENC’s Riverside, California manufacturing facility means final assembly and significant processing occur at our facility in Riverside, California, and products may use both domestic and imported components. Specific domestic content percentages vary by model and are available upon request.
Statements regarding compliance with “Buy America,” “FTA,” and “Altoona-tested” standards are based on ENC’s current understanding and interpretation of applicable regulations. These statements are subject to change based on future regulatory developments and interpretations. ENC advises customers to verify compliance status at the time of purchase.
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