Company continues to leverage existing assets for growth
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Navistar Defense, LLC today announced that it received a $123 million
delivery order for an additional 175 International® MaxxPro® Dash
vehicles with DXM™ independent suspension. The order from the U.S.
Marine Corps Systems Command also includes parts for the company's Mine
Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
The MaxxPro Dash award comes on the heels of the company's November 22
award for MaxxPro Recovery vehicles. Navistar has continued to grow its
product offerings by leveraging its current commercial capabilities and
assets, which includes the proven commercial International® WorkStar®
platform. This business strategy not only allows the company to respond
quickly to vehicle orders, but it simplifies the integration of vehicle
enhancements and the development of new truck variants.
"We are honored to provide additional MaxxPro Dash vehicles so soon
after receiving last month's award for Recovery vehicles," said Archie
Massicotte, president, Navistar Defense. "This award is an element in a
strategy that allows us to build our business around a revenue base of
$1.5 to $2.0 billion. Another important element is our commitment to
keeping warfighters safe."
Since 2007, the company has been contracted to produce more than 8,000
(7,839 + 175) MaxxPro MRAP units. While the MaxxPro family of vehicles
has contributed to Navistar's growth into new markets, the company has
received orders for more than 30,000 vehicles since 2004. This includes
sales of the MaxxPro, International® MXT™, as well as vehicles based on
the International® PayStar® and WorkStar platforms.
MaxxPro Dash vehicles are powered by MaxxForce® 9.3D engines. Production
of the new units will be completed by Summer 2011.
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company
whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand
commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, IC Bus™
brand school and commercial buses, Monaco® RV brands of recreational
vehicles, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It
also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for
the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck
and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
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Navistar International Corporation
Media contact: Elissa Koc,
630-753-2669
Investor contact: Heather Kos, 630-753-2406
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