Inside MODZ Headquarters – Golf Cart Seats, Windshields, Lithium Batteries & More – GolfCartingTV

This week on #GolfCartingTV, go behind the scenes at MODZ in Austin, Texas with Matt White! Tour their 65,000+ square foot operation and discover how this online-born company has grown into a full-scale manufacturer of premium golf cart accessories, from custom upholstery to innovative lithium batteries.

Company History:

Founded in 2010 by Aaron Gouldie, MODZ started selling seat kits on eBay and evolved into a major manufacturer. The “ride modz” (modifications) concept took off in 2018-2019, with explosive growth during COVID as people spent time customizing their carts at home.

What We Tour:

Custom Upholstery Department (JR & Bill)

  • 20 years automotive upholstery expertise applied to golf carts
  • Intricate designs balanced with production efficiency
  • CNC-cut patterns with hand-assembled craftsmanship
  • High-end covers on cost-effective structures
  • Industry leaders being copied by competitors

Windshield Innovation (Colin & Chris)

  • Premium windshields manufactured in-house
  • Cold-formed polycarbonate (not heat-bent acrylic)
  • Brake press process = higher quality, lower failure rate
  • American manufacturing bringing jobs back to the U.S.
  • Rigorous QC with every employee trained to spot defects

MODZ Lithium Battery (Matt from MODZ)

  • Partnership with EKT (20+ years battery expertise, forklift industry)
  • Blade cell technology for superior heat distribution
  • Limited Lifetime warranty
  • Bluetooth app connectivity with monitoring and scheduling
  • Schedule charging during low-rate hours (2-4 AM)
  • Vacation mode (charges weekly while you’re away)
  • 175Ah and 105Ah models for different applications
  • Simple installation across all cart models

Warehouse & Logistics (Mark)

  • 65,000 square foot facility
  • First to release 16″ wheels and 15×10 configurations
  • In-house tire and wheel assembly (OEM to retail)
  • Pushing innovation in wheels and tires annually
  • Veteran workforce built on taking care of people

Company Philosophy:

  • “Take care of your people, they’ll take care of you” – Aaron Gouldie.
  • From 6-7 employees to a massive operation with expansion underway.

MODZ

  • Austin, Texas
  • 65,000+ sq ft manufacturing facility
  • Online to full-scale manufacturer
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