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Prime Minister Rutte unveils millionth truck manufactured in Eindhoven

On Wednesday, February 25th, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte unveiled the millionth Eindhoven-produced DAF truck. He then presented the truck to Mr. Bálint Révész from the Hungarian transport company bearing the same name, which specializes in bulk and tanker transport. Since the early thirties the “van Doorne’s AanhangwagenFabriek” (semi-trailer factory) had focused on the production of trailers, but in 1949 …

DAF Vlaanderen Manufacture’s 1,000,000th Cab

At DAF Vlaanderen in Oevel (Belgium) the 1,000,000th cab left the production line on Friday, July4 2014. “This is a tremendous milestone in the history of DAF’s axle and cab factory”, said HarrieSchippers, President of DAF Trucks N.V. The Space Cab was handed over symbolically to LouisDe Wael, Managing Director of ‘Vervoer Van Dievel’ from the Belgian town of Mechelen. …

CJD Tasmania takes DAF Dealer of the Year crown to the Apple Isle

CJD Equipment Tasmania – part of Australia’s leading privately-owned equipment supplier – has been crowned DAF Dealer of the Year for 2013 for outstanding sales, service and support. This is the first time the Tasmanian dealerships in Launceston and Hobart have won any PACCAR Australia dealer award, but it’s the third time for the CJD group, headquartered in Perth. The …

PACCAR World showcases world-class Kenworth and DAF advances at Melbourne’s ITTES show

PACCAR Australia – the leading provider of complete trucking solutions – will showcase its range of products and services at the 2014 International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show (ITTES) on 3-6 April at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Twelve best-selling Kenworth and DAF prime movers and rigids will be displayed at one of ITTES’ must see exhibits – ‘PACCAR World’ – which will occupy the Town …

Joe Rizzo retires from PACCAR Australia after 35 years.

After 35 years of outstanding service, Managing Director Joe Rizzo has announced his retirement from PACCAR Australia. He will be departing the company at the end of March this year, leaving a significant legacy through his work in a variety of roles, including as Managing Director since 2007. Helene Mawyer, PACCAR Vice President said; “Joe has made an excellent contribution …