Mack Defense recently was named a recipient of the President’s “E” Award for Exports, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Mack Defense exports tactical, logistical, commercial and specialty vehicles to countries across the globe. All Mack Defense models based on commercially available products are built at Mack Lehigh Valley Operations in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
“Mack Defense has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion, and the ‘E’ Awards Committee was very impressed with Mack Defense's record of export sales that grew to more than 50% of total sales,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in his congratulatory letter to Mack Defense announcing its selection as an award recipient.
“The company’s customization of products for export markets was also particularly notable. Mack Defense's achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs,” Ross added.
American companies are nominated for “E” Awards through the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service office network, located within the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Record years of successive export growth and an applicant’s demonstration of an innovative international marketing plan that led to the increase in exports are significant factors in selecting the overall winners.
“Exports represent an important part of our business, and we’re proud of the work we’ve done to grow that segment. We are honored to be recognized for our efforts with the prestigious ‘E’ Award,” said David Hartzell, President, Mack Defense.
In 2018, U.S. exports were the highest on record with U.S. services at $821.1 billion and U.S. exports of goods reaching $1.7 trillion, demonstrating how American private enterprise can not only survive, but thrive, in the international market.
Mack Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mack Trucks, is responsible for the sale of heavy-duty trucks to federal- and ministerial-level customers globally.
Mack Defense, LLC, is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service.
The Volvo Group, which employs almost 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2018, the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to about $43 billion.
The Volvo Group is a publicly held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
