Navistar originally
unveiled the MaxxPro Recovery vehicle, also known as a
wrecker variant, in February 2009 as a new utility vehicle
offering.
"We believe
that part of industry's role is to recognize a potential
need before it becomes an absolute necessity," said
Archie Massicotte, president, Navistar Defense. For Navistar,
that meant extending MRAP-level survivability to those
running vehicle recovery and other support missions."
Just last month,
Navistar expanded its MRAP family of vehicles again with
the launch of the MaxxPro Tractor and MaxxPro Dash Ambulance.
The company's ability to grow its vehicle portfolio, with
little lead time, occurs through the use of the existing
commercial vehicle platforms.
The MaxxPro
Recovery vehicle is based on the same International(r)
WorkStar(r) platform that lends its flexibility to the
company's growing family of vehicles. MRAP ballistic,
mine and improvised explosive device (IED) protection
will now aid two- to three-man crews as they retrieve
damaged or mission-disabled vehicles and carry out other
support missions.
The vehicle
is powered by the MaxxForce(r) 9.3D engine. Production
of MaxxPro Recovery units will be completed by fall 2011.
Since receiving
its original MaxxPro MRAP contract in May 2007, Navistar
has emerged as one of the leading providers of MRAP vehicles.
To date, the company has been contracted to produce more
than 7,800 units.
"Winning
orders like this is consistent with our plans to be a
$1.5 to $2 billion annual business," said Massicotte.
"Not only do we have flexible vehicle platforms at
the ready, but we have a growing network of engineers
along with strong parts and sustainment organizations
to keep us on target."
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding
company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International(r)
brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce(r) brand
diesel engines, IC Bus(tm) brand school and commercial
buses, Monaco(r) RV brands of recreational vehicles, and
Workhorse(r) brand chassis for motor homes and step vans.
It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of
diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets.
The company also provides truck and diesel engine service
parts. Another affiliate offers financing services.
