Peterbilt begins producing Class 8 trucks for Canadian market at St.-Therese
Peterbilt has delivered its first Model 567 built at the Paccar manufacturing facility in Sainte-Thérèse, Que., to Environmental 360 Solutions (E360S). The expanded production capability demonstrates Peterbilt’s ongoing efforts to build Canada-made trucks for Canadian customers, the truck manufacturer said in a news release.
“Peterbilt’s flexible manufacturing strategy enables us to manufacture trucks locally in the markets in which they are sold. In Canada, we are able to expand from manufacturing medium duty trucks to now include Model 567s and other heavy-duty vehicles, including electric vehicles in the future as demand increases,” Tina Albert, assistant general manager, operations for Peterbilt, said in the release. “We’re proud to build Peterbilt trucks in Canada to meet the needs of our Canadian customers,” added Albert.
This Canadian Model 567 was built for E360S, headquartered in Ontario. This “Made in Canada” milestone reflects the dedication of the Canadian sales and Sainte-Thérèse teams, the company added. Expanded production capacity at this facility will enhance Peterbilt’s ability to meet growing demand while supporting the Canadian economy and showcasing the strength of local manufacturing talent.
“As a trusted Canadian environmental management company, taking delivery of the first Peterbilt Model 567 built in Sainte-Thérèse represents a proud milestone for us, especially as Quebec accounts for 37% of our business,” said Danny Ardellini, founder and CEO of Environmental 360 Solutions.
“We are extremely excited about this milestone. Investing in Canadian-manufactured vehicles and partnering with Peterbilt reflects our core values – combining expertise, innovation and a practical, can-do approach in everything we do. The Model 567 is the best solution for our operational needs.”
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As good as it is, that PACCAR is going to build Peterbilt trucks in Canada; what about the Kenworth models?
As similar as they are, they could also manufacture Kenworth in Canada.
This is not about European cabovers coming to Canada, because that is just not going to happen. However, Scania has a conventional tractor, to test, for the Canadian market. International, Volvo, Freightliner, Mack, and Paccar, essentially, have the Canadian market to themselves.
The pricing is already out of sight: Canada has to start standing up for ALL Canadians.
We need other big truck manufactures to come to Canada..re Freightliner,Mack,Volvo before we are bomb barded with European Cabovers!
Thanks but no thanks!