Company Recognized for Alabama Diesel Engine Plant's Efforts to
Retain Talent and Help Local Community
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is the recipient
of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2010 U.S. Community Service Award for
an employee-to-volunteer effort spearheaded by the company's Navistar
Diesel of Alabama engine plant. The award, given by the chamber's
Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC), recognizes the Huntsville,
Ala.-based plant's program that gave employees the opportunity to work
in the community during a temporary lull in production.
Instead of being laid off, employees provided valuable services to the
local community. They refurbished homes for Habitat for Humanity,
created numerous wheelchair ramps for CASA (Care Assurance Systems for
the Aging and Homebound) and sorted inventory for the Salvation Army.
"This is a very prestigious honor for a unique effort that made a
meaningful impact in the community—and at Navistar. It was a win for
everyone," said Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar's chairman, president and
CEO. "The local charities benefited because they received some
much-needed help; Navistar won because we were able to retain a skilled
and talented workforce; and our employees won because they were able to
keep their jobs with full pay and benefits until production picked up."
The U.S. Community Service Award was one of four awards presented Nov.
30 in Washington, D.C., at the Chamber's Corporate Citizenship Awards
dinner. The award is the nation's highest honor for businesses, trade
associations and chambers of commerce engaging in corporate social
responsibility. Navistar was one of 20 companies nationwide to compete
for this distinction, and one of five finalists in the U.S. Community
Service category.
"Despite—or perhaps because of — the tough economic times, companies
like Navistar Diesel of Alabama are developing innovative ways to serve
area community organizations and look out for their employees," said
U.S. Chamber BCLC Executive Director Stephen Jordan. "We congratulate
Navistar for winning the 2010 U.S. Community Service Award, and are
delighted to share their story with other companies and communities
going through similar situations."
About BCLC
BCLC is the U.S. Chamber's resource and voice for businesses' social and
philanthropic interests. Its mission is to advance the positive role of
business in society. The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business
federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations
of every size, sector, and region, as well as state and local chambers
and industry associations. All awards categories and finalists can be
viewed at www.uschamber.com/bclc/awards.
About Navistar
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 steps 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.
Navistar International Corporation
Media Contact:
Marsha
Burton, 630-753-3485
Web site: www.Navistar.com/newsroom
Source: Navistar International Corporation
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