Daimler to expand truck production capacity

PORTLAND, Ore. – Responding to rising truck demand, Daimler Trucks North America will significantly increase production at three plants in the second half of the year.

An additional 1400 workers will be hired for its Mt. Holly, N.C., Portland, Ore., Saltillo, Mexico plants.

The company says the move is in addition to the more than 1,300 positions filled in the company’s truck and parts facilities during the first half of 2011.

"Our manufacturing network is highly scalable and together with our component suppliers, we are fully prepared to handle current and projected order levels," said Roger Nielsen, DTNA’s chief operating officer. "We have the capacity and the leverage to meet customer delivery schedules despite the industry supply challenges associated with economic recovery and recent global events.


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