Category: Plants

Kenworth Chillicothe and Renton Assembly Plants Capture NAM Manufacturing Leadership Awards

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 Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Engine Manufacturing in North America

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 […]

Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Earns 2020 “Encouraging Environmental Excellence” Gold Award from Ohio EPA

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, […]

Kenworth Chillicothe Assembly Plant Captures Two NAM Manufacturing Leadership Awards

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 […]

PACCAR Ste-Thérèse Receives Manufacturing Leadership Award For Axle Trim Efficiency Improvement 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 […]