Company plans to recall 150 workers by June and hire 100
additional workers by 2014
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) announced today
that its expanding engine components business, PurePOWER Technologies
LLC, will add jobs to the Indianapolis community.
The company will recall 150 workers by June 2011 and plan to hire 100
additional workers by 2014 at the Indianapolis foundry, one of the few
remaining facilities in the United States to make cylinder blocks and
heads. The Indianapolis facility is capable to serve the needs of any
manufacturer in the diesel engine arena.
"The Indianapolis foundry is a vital part of our efforts to maintain
manufacturing capabilities and technical skills in the United States,"
said Eric Tech, president, Navistar Engine Group. "As a result of our
investment to make the Indianapolis foundry a state-of-the-art facility,
we will make the company more competitive to meet the global demands of
the diesel engine industry."
Today's announcement is part of the strategy to make PurePOWER
Technologies a world-class supplier of engine components and is part of
the effort by company officials to work with local community and labor
leaders to create a more competitive structure. PurePOWER's historic
reinvestment in the foundry was celebrated at an event attended by
community and labor leaders and employees.
"PurePOWER's investment will revitalize this facility and symbolizes how
cooperation among companies, labor leaders and community leaders can
transform America's manufacturing base for the future," said Gary
Canter, UAW 226 President.
About PurePOWER Technologies
PurePOWER Technologies vertically integrates research and development,
engineering, manufacturing and metal casting capabilities to produce
world-class diesel power systems, advanced emissions control systems and
industrial metal castings. Based in Columbia, S.C., PurePOWER
Technologies operates a research and development center there, a
manufacturing plant in nearby Blythewood, S.C., and metal casting
foundries in Waukesha, Wis., and Indianapolis. With the recent Eaton
aftertreatment technology deal, PurePOWER now also operates a research
and development facility in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information,
visit www.PurePOWERTechnologies.com.
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, 630-715-3640
or
Investor Contact:
Heather Kos,
630-753-2406
Web site: www.Navistar.com/newsroom
Source: Navistar International Corporation
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