International Truck and Engine Corporation and Altec Industries Donate 10 Trucks to Help Tsunami Rebuilding Effort.
Published in: PR Newswire
Date: 5/17/2005
WARRENVILLE, Ill., May 17 /PRNewswire/ — While the news has quieted about the devastating tsunami that struck the countries along the Indian Ocean, the large-scale rebuilding efforts continue. As part of that reconstruction effort, International Truck and Engine Corporation and Altec Industries Inc. today announced they are sending 10 commercial trucks to Thailand.
The equipment International and Altec is supplying comprises various sizes of aerial lifts that can serve a wide range of tsunami-rebuilding functions. These include power-and-communication-line restoration as well as debris clean-up activities. Re-establishing the electrical grid will help provide critical services to the tsunami-ravaged area like water purification and distribution. The equipment also will help restore essential emergency communication capabilities.
“Our strong, long-standing relationship with International has allowed us to partner in this important rebuilding effort program,” said Lee Styslinger III, president and chief executive officer of Altec, based in Birmingham, Ala. “Both of our organizations share common philosophies that have served as the basis for partnering on a variety of business initiatives. And we each have a long history of helping those in need.”
International and Altec are sending the trucks to Thailand with the assistance of the Thailand International Development Corporation.
“When companies unite for noble efforts like this, we can achieve so much more,” said Daniel C. Ustian, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Navistar International Corporation. “Our operating company, International Truck and Engine Corporation, is supplying the trucks and our friends at Altec are providing the equipment. With these 10 specially outfitted trucks, many people in Thailand will be able to get the power they need faster than before.”
The Dec. 26, 2004, earthquake that triggered the devastating tsunami registered more than 9.0 on the Richter scale. The resulting tsunami left more than 300,000 people dead or missing and billions of dollars in damage. Thailand was one of the hardest-hit areas.
About Altec Industries Inc.
Altec is the leading manufacturer of aerial devices, digger derricks and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications and tree care industries. The private company, headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., sells and services this type of equipment in more than 120 countries and employs more than 2,500 associates worldwide. For more than 70 years, Altec has been a company of disciplined management with a commitment to excellence and strong financial growth. Its long history, stability and values serve as the cornerstone of its corporate culture and support Altec’s position as the world leader in its industry. The company’s financial strength allows for continuous investment in new product creation and its modern facilities offer the most advanced design, engineering and manufacturing facilities in the industry.
About International Truck and Engine
International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation . The company produces International(R) brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC(R) brand school buses and is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. With the broadest distribution network in North America, the company also provides financing for customers and dealers. Additionally, through a joint venture with Ford Motor Company, the company builds medium commercial trucks and sells truck and diesel engine service parts. Additional information is available at https://www.internationaldelivers.com/ .
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