PACCAR Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Engine Manufacturing in North America
December 01 2020 - 12:08PM
Business Wire
PACCAR (Nasdaq:PCAR) recognizes its Columbus, Mississippi engine
factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong
commitment to its community.
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PACCAR Engine Factory in Columbus,
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“PACCAR is very proud of the Columbus, Mississippi engine
factory’s achievements in the first 10 years,” said Preston Feight,
PACCAR chief executive officer. “Our excellent employees and the
plant’s advanced manufacturing capabilities have created a great
environment for building the industry’s best engines.”
Planning for the engine plant started in 2006 when an
international PACCAR team of experienced managers and engineers
from Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF were tasked with laying the
groundwork for a state-of-the-art factory. PACCAR chose Columbus,
Mississippi due to its proximity to important transportation
logistics networks, talented people and the ability to partner with
nearby educational institutions that complement the workforce.
A groundbreaking ceremony in 2007 marked the start of
construction for the $400 million facility. The innovative factory
design and industry-leading operations have resulted in many honors
for manufacturing excellence and environmental impact over the last
decade, such as zero-waste-to-landfill, and ISO 14000 environmental
management and ISO 9001-TS quality management certifications.
Additional investments in factory enhancements and production
capacity have positioned the plant to meet engine demand over the
next decade. The Columbus, Mississippi factory has produced more
than 250,000 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines to date.
PACCAR established close ties with colleges in the area
including Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for
Women and East Mississippi Community College to help develop a
strong local pool of highly skilled employees. These relationships
continue to flourish and provide mutual benefit. Not only does the
PACCAR engine factory hire or offer internships to associates from
surrounding colleges, employees can also earn valuable training
certifications and degrees to enhance their knowledge and
skillsets.
PACCAR designed the MX-11 and MX-13 engines to achieve
unparalleled quality, efficiency and durability. Each unit carries
a design life of one million miles, providing customer with a
significant boost to uptime. MX engine blocks are made from
compacted graphite iron (CGI), a material that is 75% stronger and
20% lighter than gray iron. CGI offers greater strength and
temperature resistance than traditional metals, allowing the block
to maintain excellent structural integrity while expanding and
contracting. PACCAR is the first diesel engine manufacturer to use
this lightweight material in both the head and block portions.
“The level of commitment PACCAR engine factory employees have
toward their work and their community is something that really
resonates within the Peterbilt family and our customers. We would
like to congratulate everyone at the Columbus, Mississippi engine
factory for a decade of delivering high-quality PACCAR MX engines
that benefit our customers in many ways,” said Jason Skoog,
Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.
“Congratulations to the PACCAR engine factory and its
tremendous, dedicated employees who have supported Kenworth fleets
and truck operators with PACCAR MX engines for the past decade,”
said Kevin Baney, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice
president. “The factory has played a major role in Kenworth’s
growth by providing fuel-efficient engines for our customers
throughout the U.S. and Canada.”
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture
and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty
trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR
also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides
financial services and information technology, and distributes
truck parts related to its principal business.
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Ken Hastings (425) 468-7530 ken.hastings@paccar.com
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