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Kenworth held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this year to announce the start of construction on a state-of-the-art $45 million, 105,000 square-foot test building addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio. Construction is now well underway. The expansion represents a nearly 17 percent increase to the 622,000 square-foot Kenworth Chillicothe plant, which […]
Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio and Renton, Washington assembly plants received a total of three prestigious 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the Engineering & Production Technology category. The awards were announced today by the Manufacturing Leadership Council of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). “Our employees are dedicated to continually enhance quality and productivity with the goal […]
The Kenworth Chillicothe manufacturing plant recently received the prestigious 2021 Encouraging Environmental Excellence “E3” Platinum Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes businesses, nonprofits and government agencies in Ohio that demonstrate commitment to exceed regulatory compliance and attain exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. Kenworth Chillicothe was one of just three companies […]
Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio and Renton, Washington assembly plants recently received prestigious 2021 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in Engineering & Production Technology. The awards were presented by the Manufacturing Leadership Council of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). “These two prestigious NAM Manufacturing Leadership awards for operational excellence are a special tribute to the employees at the Kenworth […]
PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) recognizes its Columbus, Mississippi engine factory for 10 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong commitment to its community. “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 […]
The Kenworth Chillicothe manufacturing plant recently received the 2020 Encouraging Environmental Excellence “E3” Gold Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Kenworth Chillicothe is one of only eight organizations in Ohio that received gold award recognition this year. To earn the gold award, a business or organization must have a comprehensive environmental stewardship program, […]
The Kenworth Chillicothe (Ohio) assembly plant recently received two prestigious 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the Operational Excellence category for its successful SMART Tool Error Proofing System and Cab Trim Finish Line projects. The awards were presented by the Manufacturing Leadership Council of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The SMART Tool Error Proofing System project […]
The PACCAR Ste-Thérèse plant received a prestigious 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Award in recognition of its engineering and production technology advancements. The award was presented by the Manufacturing Leadership Council of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). PACCAR Ste-Thérèse was honored for its PACCAR Axle Trim Efficiency Improvement Project to convey the front and rear axles throughout […]
