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2001

Transport Minister to officiate at Ground-Breaking at site of Mack's new Wacol Head Office and Branch
Published: 29 Oct 2001

The Hon Stephen Bredhauer, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, will officiate at a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of Mack Trucks Australia's new head office and Brisbane branch at Wacol, Queensland today.

Transport Minister Opens New Mack Branch at Laverton
Published: 23 Oct 2001

Victorian Minister for Transport, Hon Peter Batchelor MP, officially opened Mack Trucks Australia’s new Branch at Laverton on 18 October.

Big Foots leave their mark on Indonesian mine site
Published: 25 Jul 2001

Mack Trucks Australia is sending two of its biggest trucks to West Kalimantan to tackle the Indonesian mine site of Pama Adaro. The Titan Big Foots are due to start work in September and will be the first of their kind at the site.

Mack boosts customer convenience with on-site service facility
Published: 18 Jul 2001

Mack Trucks Australia, Sydney Branch is now offering a more convenient alternative to traditional servicing options with their new on-site service facility.

Mack wins $3 million Zimbabwe deal

Mack wins $3 million Zimbabwe deal
Published: 18 Jul 2001

Mack Trucks Australia (MTA) is making inroads in the southern African market with a $3 million order for 10 tri-drive Titans for a major platinum ore mining project in Zimbabwe.

Vikner Named Mack President and CEO

Vikner Named Mack President and CEO
Published: 18 Jun 2001

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (June 15, 2001) - Mack Trucks, Inc. today announced that Paul L. Vikner of Allentown, Pa., will become president and chief executive officer in early July. Vikner, 51, succeeds Michel Gigou, who will become president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA). Both Mack and VTNA are part of Volvo Global Trucks, one of the world's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks and related components.

Larry Perkins breakfasts with Mack

Larry Perkins breakfasts with Mack
Published: 8 Jun 2001

V8 Supercar racing legend Larry Perkins will be the guest of honour at an official breakfast handover of his new Mack Trident on Thursday May 24 at the Carlton Crest, Melbourne.

Mack trucks now come in smaller packages

Mack trucks now come in smaller packages
Published: 17 May 2001

The release of Midlum heralds Mack's entry into the Australian medium duty arena destined to compete alongside the Japanese manufacturers and affording Mack complete market coverage for the first time.

Mack Trucks Australia to build new

Mack Trucks Australia to build new
Published: 17 May 2001

The lease is close to finalisation on Mack's new combined Head Office and Brisbane Branch to be built at Wacol at the end of 2001.

Less is more with the new Day Cab Qantum

Less is more with the new Day Cab Qantum
Published: 17 May 2001

Mack Trucks Australia's new release, the Day Cab Qantum, adds further variety to the diversity of applications now covered by the Mack cab-over range.

Mack moves increasingly into the international arena
Published: 17 May 2001

Mack Trucks Australia's (MTA) export ventures continue to expand. Despite a slow start to 2001, the year ahead is set to eclipse 2000 by a 25% margin.

Mack introduces smash repairs at new Laverton Branch

Mack introduces smash repairs at new Laverton Branch
Published: 17 May 2001

Mack Trucks Australia will offer a paint and smash repair service - a first for Mack in Australia - at the company's new Laverton branch which opened for business in early April.

Customer satisfaction top priority
Published: 17 May 2001

Several recent personnel changes at Mack Trucks Australia will help ensure increased customer satisfaction, profitability and efficiency as Mack continues to pursue the no.1 market position in 2001.

The new Qantum on the block

The new Qantum on the block
Published: 17 May 2001

The official launch at the Queensland Truck Show in May marks twelve months in development for the Australian Qantum 8x4.

Mack records huge leap in parts sales
Published: 17 May 2001

In a difficult market Mack Trucks Australia has recorded a massive 22% increase in parts sales over the same period last year.

Mack delivers to Toll

Mack delivers to Toll
Published: 22 Mar 2001

Mack Trucks Australia (MTA) will officially hand over four Value-Liners to Refrigerated Roadways Toll Logistics and participate in an employee award ceremony on Friday March 9, 2001 at 3:15pm.

Mack Confirms Ability to Meet Aggressive 2002 Emissions Standards
Published: 22 Mar 2001

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (March 19, 2001) - Mack Trucks, Inc. today announced that the 12-liter Mack E-TECH® engine, which will meet the aggressive 2002 emissions requirements, is moving forward into the industrial validation phase of development. Key to the accomplishment of this milestone is the engine's demonstrated ability to consistently meet Mack engineering development targets for emissions which are 10 to 20 percent below the federal standards that will take effect in October 2002, and to do so in the most challenging configuration - the high-output 460-horsepower rating.

Mack splashes out with MackPlus
Published: 22 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia, Port Kembla will officially launch MackPlus, their new after sales support package, on the lake foreshores at Windang on 24 February 2001.

Mack launches MackPlus at Trotting Club
Published: 22 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia, Sydney Mack and Mascot Branch will officially launch MackPlus, their new after sales support package and showcase the new medium duty truck, the Midlum at the Bankstown Trotters Club on 28 February 2001.

Mack Newcastle sets MackPlus to race
Published: 22 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia (MTA), Newcastle Branch will officially launch MackPlus, their new after sales support package and showcase Mack’s new medium duty truck at the Newcastle Jockey Club on 22 February 2001.

Mack launches MackPlus at Grand Prix Powerhouse
Published: 22 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia’s Somerton, Dandenong and Brooklyn Branches will combine to officially launch MackPlus, their new after sales support package and showcase their new medium duty truck at the Powerhouse on 23 February 2001 from 1pm –4pm.

Mack Townsville celebrates opening and launches MackPlus
Published: 22 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia, Townsville Branch showcased their new Branch facilities in conjunction with the launch of MackPlus, their new after sales support package, with a Branch sausage sizzle hosted by 4TO Townsville on 16 February 2001.

Fun in the sun at South Bank with MackPlus
Published: 21 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia’s Brisbane Branch officially launched MackPlus, their new after sales support package and showcased their new medium duty product the Midlum, at the South Bank Piazza on 21 February 2001.

Mack Trucks Australia announces new headquarters/dealership, restructuring of industrial operations
Published: 20 Feb 2001

In an effort to continue strengthening its Australian presence and customer support, Mack Trucks Australia Pty. Ltd. has announced a major corporate restructuring plan that will include the creation of a new headquarters and company-owned dealership in Brisbane, and the transfer of vehicle production from Richlands to Wacol.

Mack Adelaide launches MackPlus
Published: 16 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia, Adelaide Branch officially launched MackPlus, their new after sales support package, at the Mack Function Room at the Transport Training Centre, Regency Park on 16 February 2001.

Mack Darwin’s underground MackPlus launch
Published: 15 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia, Darwin Branch officially launched MackPlus, their new after sales support package at the Hidden Valley Tavern on 15 February 2001.

Mack  invites customer feedback

Mack invites customer feedback
Published: 8 Feb 2001

Customer satisfaction in all areas of quality, delivery and cost is an ongoing drive for the team at Mack Trucks Australia.

Titan gives GEMCO big returns

Titan gives GEMCO big returns
Published: 8 Feb 2001

Three Mack Titans, put to work at Groote Eylandt manganese mine in July have already significantly reduced costs and increased productivity by as much as fifty percent.

Jonrose chooses Premium over Japanese alternatives

Jonrose chooses Premium over Japanese alternatives
Published: 8 Feb 2001

Jonrose Transport, a growing local distribution company, has bought its first Mack. They chose a 6x2 Premium Distribution as an alternative to Hino and Isuzu, which make up the majority of the company's 15 truck fleet.

Mack  provides unique Qantum for New Zealand

Mack provides unique Qantum for New Zealand
Published: 8 Feb 2001

Building on the success of the Australian designed Qantum, Mack Trucks Australia has developed an 8 x 4 version for the New Zealand market. The prototype was completed in December.

GTS'

GTS' "Magnificent Seven"
Published: 8 Feb 2001

In 2000 GTS Freight Management took delivery of seven Magnums to add to their fleet of thirty-three. Fifteen years ago, when GTS was formed, they purchased their first Mack.

Mack  goes after breakthroughs

Mack goes after breakthroughs
Published: 7 Feb 2001

Mack Trucks Australia (MTA) has embarked on a groundbreaking program critical to achieving the company's aim of providing world class products and services and becoming "best in class" in the road transport industry.

Mack continues to innovate with MackPlus
Published: 19 Jan 2001

Mack Trucks Australia is continuing the company’s drive to introduce innovative products and services with the launch of MackPlus, their new after sales support package in late January.

Mack welcomes Hartwigs to retail network
Published: 4 Jan 2001

From 1 January 2001 Hartwigs Trucks Pty. Ltd. will add a strong link in the Riverina region to Mack Trucks Australia’s comprehensive retail network.

Mack welcomes J & B Trucks to retail network
Published: 4 Jan 2001

On 1 December 2000 J & B Trucks Pty Ltd of Mt Gambier, South Australia became one of four major truck selling dealers in Mack Trucks Australia’s ever expanding retail network.