The Bulldog’ sets shop in North Carolina
Posted in Trucking News on September 4, 2009
Today, one of the leading trucking manufacturers Mack Trucks Inc. fondly known as ‘the Bulldog’, have turned over a new leaf by setting up their corporate headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The company celebrated their grand opening on National Service Road, Greensboro.
An ecstatic Dennis Slagle, Mack president and CEO said, “Today begins a new chapter in Mack’s long and illustrious history. We have a 109-year tradition of success, forged by excellent people and products, and that tradition will continue to grow here in North Carolina. The state and local area have welcomed Mack with open arms, and we look forward to becoming part of this community.”
Mack kicked off their celebrations with a display of all the Mack Trucks manufactured throughout its history. Then there was also a tour of the brand new head-quarters as well as a presentation on the achievements and struggles of the Bulldog. Games and contests held for the employees were part of the celebration too.
And in typical Mack Tradition, a bulldog accompanied Mr. Sagle to the podium where he addressed his employees, the state and local officials.
Later, an eight foot tall gold statue of the Bull dog was unveiled in the front of the headquarters.
The event also marked the official opening of the Mack Shop located in the new headquarters. The store sells officially licensed Mack merchandise to the public.
The motive behind Mack’s relocation was to improve productivity and competitiveness. Sagle also stated, “Establishing Mack World Headquarters here in Greensboro alongside our support organizations will make us a more efficient, agile, and cost-effective organization in almost every aspect of our business, from product development to aftermarket support. It further positions us for long-term growth and industry leadership.”
The Headquarters house executive offices, marketing, international operations, dealer operations and other departments. It also includes technical and customer support which are located in nearby facilities on the Greensboro campus.
