en.Wedoany.com Reported - PACCAR's production facility in Bayswater, Melbourne, recently held an all-employee celebration event to officially deliver the 90,000th Kenworth truck designed and manufactured in Australia. The truck has been handed over to McColls Transport.
McColls CEO Simon Thornton and National Fleet Manager John Hovey attended the event alongside Kenworth employees, receiving the keys to the new T909 truck from PACCAR Australia Managing Director Damian Smethurst.
Smethurst stated that the production of the 90,000th truck marks a significant achievement for PACCAR in Australia, reflecting the long-term dedication of employees, dealers, suppliers, and customers, and representing a firm commitment to the Australian transport industry. This milestone embodies the manufacturing tradition and demonstrates the company's commitment to providing quality and value for every Australian-built Kenworth. Each truck is custom-tailored for its specific application and working environment, with meticulous attention to detail ensuring the durability, performance, and reliability that customers expect. This approach keeps the Kenworth brand competitive in the Australian heavy-duty truck market.
Geelong-based McColls Transport has played a key role in PACCAR's success. The company received its 200th Kenworth (a K200) in April 2016, and with the addition of this latest T909, McColls now operates nearly 400 Kenworth trucks. Kenworth says this reflects a long-term partnership built on performance and trust. Since commencing local manufacturing in 1971, the company has continuously expanded to meet growing demand.
As early as 1974, the company reached an earlier milestone with the delivery of the 1,000th Australian-built truck—a K125CR. This K125CR was also displayed at the day's celebration, more than 50 years after it first rolled off the production line.
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