Garland Truck Plant
| Garland Truck Plant | |
|---|---|
| Operated | 1963–2013 |
| Location |
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| Industry | Automotive |
| Products | trucks |
| Employees | 900 (2012) |
| Area | 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Volume | 681,000 square feet (63,300 m2) |
| Owner | Navistar International |
Garland Truck Plant was a truck manufacturing plant in Garland, Texas owned by Navistar International.[1]
History
The plant was originally constructed by the Marmon Motor Company and was their primary assembly until 1997 when they were absorbed into Navistar.
In October 2012, Navistar announced it will close its truck manufacturing plant in Garland, Texas, and will lay off employees at the plant, shifting production to Springfield, Ohio and Escobedo, Mexico.[2][3] The plant was closed in 2013.[4]
In November 2014, Navistar sold the property to real estate investors Dollar-Flowers Realty Partners.[5]
Products made
References
- ↑ "Navistar to Close Texas Truck Plant". www.ttnews.com. October 31, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Navistar to close Texas truck plant". The State Journal-Register. October 31, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Navistar To Close Garland Truck Plant". Heavy Duty Trucking. October 31, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Navistar Closing Garland Plant, 900 Employees Out of Work". KXAS-TV. April 9, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Real estate investors buy former truck assembly plant in Garland". Dallas News. November 18, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2026.