ALLENTOWN, PA (July 28, 2021) – Mack Trucks today hosted President Joe Biden at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Mack heavy-duty models for North America and export are assembled. President Biden stressed the importance of American manufacturing, buying American products and good-paying jobs during remarks made at the facility.
Awards
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Recognizes Mack Defense For Boosting U.S. Exports
ALLENTOWN, PA (May 28, 2019) – Three eastern Pennsylvania companies are among 48 U.S. firms given “E” awards by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on May 28 for boosting U.S. exports using “innovative” marketing.
Milestone 100th Military Trailer Built at Arne’s Welding in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Feb. 22, 2018 /CNW/ – Mack Defense is pleased to announce the completion of the 100th Load Handling System (LHS) Trailer, as part of the Canadian Army’s MSVS – SMP Program. These trailers are being completed at Arne’s Welding Ltd.’s facility in Winnipeg, under sub-contract to Link Suspensions Canada, who designed and developed the trailer, specifically for Mack Defense and the MSVS program. The contract calls for the production of 318 trailers between now and March of next year. There is also an on-going commitment to provide spare parts for a further 15 years, as part of the Canadian Army’s long-term plan to completely modernize its fleet of logistics trucks.
Alain Gautier, Vice President Canadian Programs at Mack Defense was on hand for the event and commented that, “It has been a rewarding experience to be able to achieve this milestone with Link Suspensions and Arne’s and provide this great capability to our customer as part of our Program.”
Mack Defense earned a top 10 finish at the Army 10 Miler this year
Team Mack Defense earned a top 10 finish at the Army 10 Miler in 2016.
From Army 10 Miler: “Started in 1985, the Army Ten-Miler (ATM) takes place each October in Washington, D.C. to promote the Army, build esprit de corps, support Army fitness goals, and enhance community relations. All race proceeds benefit Soldier MWR programs.”