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PACCAR Honored for Environmental Leadership

BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR’s Corporate office and its Kenworth Truck Company manufacturing facility in Renton were recently named as leaders in King County, Washington’s 2009 Best Workplaces for Recyclers. “PACCAR is honored to receive this prestigious environmental award,” said Richard Bangert, PACCAR vice president. “PACCAR is a global environmental leader and is committed to waste reduction, the conservation of natural resources and the ongoing protection of the environment. This award recognizes the diligent efforts of our employees to reduce, reuse and recycle. PACCAR’s recycling program is an important facet in its comprehensive environmental framework.” Several PACCAR commercial vehicle facilities have achieved “zero waste to landfill,” which has enhanced operating efficiency and contributed to a green environment.

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. It also provides financial services and information technology and aftermarket support for its customers worldwide. PACCAR shares are traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, symbol PCAR, and its homepage is www.paccar.com.

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