Mine Resistant Military Vehicle Displayed on Capitol Hill
Advanced Design Protects Troops Against Roadside Bombs; Defense Secretary Calls Increased Acquisition Pentagon's Top Priority Why: According to the U.S. Department of Defense, more Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles are required to increase survivability and mobility of troops operating in hazardous areas against threats such as small arms fire, rocket propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Defense Secretary Robert Gates has called increased production of the vehicle a top Pentagon priority. On Friday, the U.S. Marine Corps awarded International Military and Government LLC a third contract to build an additional 755 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The company will now be supplying the military with 1,971 MRAPs, due by February 2008 and totaling over $1.045 billion. What: International Military and Government invites you to come view its MaxxProTM MRAP and see for yourself how this vehicle is designed for maximum protection to safeguard the men and women of our military. Company executives and technical experts will be available to describe International's unique capacity for increased production and answer questions about the MRAP's lifesaving features. Who: Archie Massicotte President, International Military and Government, LLC When: Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day Where: 100 block of First Street, SW Intersection of Independence Avenue and First Street, SW near the U.S. Botanic Garden
International Military and Government LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Truck and Engine Corporation. IMG was established to focus on military and government opportunities. Additional information is available at http://www.internationalmilitaryandgovernment.com/.
Navistar International Corporation (Other OTC: NAVZ) is a holding company whose wholly owned subsidiaries produce International(R) brand commercial trucks, MaxxForce brand diesel engines, IC brand school buses, and Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine parts and service. Another wholly owned subsidiary offers financing services. Additional information is available at http://www.navistar.com/.