Wow, what a history lesson. Thanks Doug.
Ford distances itself from bailout proposal
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Thanks, Doug.
I live about 150miles from St. Thomas, ON and yes, they are closing it.
I also live about 40 miles from Chatham, ON and Navistar have been on the news lately with talk that they will move production to Mexico.
I live about 150miles from St. Thomas, ON and yes, they are closing it.
I also live about 40 miles from Chatham, ON and Navistar have been on the news lately with talk that they will move production to Mexico.
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Originally Posted By: Johnny
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No surprises, really. But is Mack still an independent company?
Looks like Volvo (the truck company, not the car company) acquired them in 2002. That's from their history page.
They still have their own engine family.
2000:
On December 18, 2000 the United States Department of Justice approved the acquisition of Mack by AB Volvo, Sweden.
2003:
The production of Mack CH and VISION Model trucks was moved from the Mack Winnsboro, SC Plant to the VOLVO New River Valley Plant at Dublin, VA.
Yep, read below that though, the acquisition actually took place in 2002 though; it was approved in 2000.
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: moribundman
No surprises, really. But is Mack still an independent company?
Looks like Volvo (the truck company, not the car company) acquired them in 2002. That's from their history page.
They still have their own engine family.
2000:
On December 18, 2000 the United States Department of Justice approved the acquisition of Mack by AB Volvo, Sweden.
2003:
The production of Mack CH and VISION Model trucks was moved from the Mack Winnsboro, SC Plant to the VOLVO New River Valley Plant at Dublin, VA.
Yep, read below that though, the acquisition actually took place in 2002 though; it was approved in 2000.
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Originally Posted By: Johnny
Wow, what a history lesson. Thanks Doug.
Agreed. Thanks Doug!
Wow, what a history lesson. Thanks Doug.
Agreed. Thanks Doug!
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Originally Posted By: moribundman
Originally Posted By: Johnny
Wow, what a history lesson. Thanks Doug.
Agreed. Thanks Doug!
Indeed, Doug went out of his way for sure!
Originally Posted By: Johnny
Wow, what a history lesson. Thanks Doug.
Agreed. Thanks Doug!
Indeed, Doug went out of his way for sure!
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Uniquely qualified ..
Who was that masked man with all that knowledge? Well partner, that was Doug the Aussie.
Thanks Doug. I learned more about heavy trucks in your article than ever. I appreciate it!
Good stuff Doug. I will add that PACCAR here (just down the road) is in a world of hurt.
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Pablo - Thanks for the info on PACCAR there. They have a "build to order" Plant here (near Melbourne) and recently put off about a third of their staff. They sought Govt help but were refused thank goodness
IMHO they would be better to close the Plant here and import "to order" direct from NA like Freightliner does
Pablo - Thanks for the info on PACCAR there. They have a "build to order" Plant here (near Melbourne) and recently put off about a third of their staff. They sought Govt help but were refused thank goodness
IMHO they would be better to close the Plant here and import "to order" direct from NA like Freightliner does
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Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
The bailout has failed! GM is looking to hire bankruptcy lawyers. If GM fails, hopefully will not bring Ford down.
I can't see GM's failure bringing down Ford. As long as Ford can get parts to build vehicles, they will likely capitalize on sales to people who are now scared to buy a GM. I see this working out favourably for Ford.
The bailout has failed! GM is looking to hire bankruptcy lawyers. If GM fails, hopefully will not bring Ford down.
I can't see GM's failure bringing down Ford. As long as Ford can get parts to build vehicles, they will likely capitalize on sales to people who are now scared to buy a GM. I see this working out favourably for Ford.
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