U.S.-based Mack Trucks expands manufacturing facility in Virginia
The truck manufacturer wants to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles, the latter launched back in March 2023.
Mack Trucks is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia. The truck manufacturer wants to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles.
Mack’s investment will go toward equipment, tooling and a 72,000 square-foot building expansion, making the facility 352,000 square feet. Construction will begin April 2024, and the expansion project is expected to be completed in Q4 2025. All Mack medium-duty models are produced at RVO. Mack launched the diesel-powered Mack MD Series in 2020 and launched the Mack MD Electric in March 2023. Adding the new model to the product lineup increased the need for more space at the facility.
Mack Trucks to increase its footprint in Virginia
“Mack is committed to making the industrial and product investments we need to be a North American market leader,” said Stephen Roy, global president of Mack Trucks. “The expansion of the RVO plant will help us grow in a strategic market segment and support our sustainability goals. Customer demand for the Mack MD and MD Electric continues to grow beyond our expectations. This investment and expansion will well-position Mack Trucks for the future”.
