Corporate
Paccar Inc was founded in 1905 by William Pigott Sr. in Seattle, United States, to produce railway and logging equipment. In 1941 when the United States joined the World War II, Paccar built the famous Sherman Tanks and tank recovery vehicles. During the same time the company also built dry docks and steel tugboats that were extensively used in the conflict. In 1945 Paccar began manufacturing heavy duty trucks and over the last 60 years has grown and diversified to become a leading manufacturer of light, medium and heavy duty trucks that are sold all over the world.Activities
Paccar today is a leading global company in:- Manufacture
- Customer Support
- Kenworth
- Peterbilt
- DAF
- Financial services
- Information Technology
- Distribution and supply of truck parts
Performance:
In fiscal 2006 Paccar recorded revenues of 16,454.10 million USD which was approximately 17 % higher than what it was in the last fiscal.The total value of the assets held by Paccar in fiscal 2006 was 16,107.4 million USD which was approximately 14.44 % more than what it was in the last fiscal.
Value of assets over the last 5 fiscals (In million USD)![]() Paccar’s net income in fiscal 2006 was 1,496.00 million USD which was approximately 32 % more than what it was in the last fiscal. Net income over the last 5 fiscals (In billion USD)
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TechnologyPaccar is a research driven technology focused company and has world-class facilities with state-of -the–art product testing and validation capabilities.Paccar’s Technical Center in the United States developed Diesel engine emission systems with highly effective technologies for engine cooling, electrical systems and exhaust aftertreatment. Paccar’s Technical Center in Europe was led to efforts toward the development and validation of the new DAF truck models with a complete range of fuel efficient Paccar engines. A new engine laboratory is coming up in Europe at Eindhoven. OrganizationPaccar is headed by Mr. M. C. Pigott who is the Chairman and CEO of the company.Paccar employs over 22,000 employees worldwide. Paccar’s corporate office is located at :777 106th Avenue N.E.,Belleview, WA 98004 Tel: 425.468.7400 Fax: 425.468.8216 |
