Navistar International Corp. has announced it will close its Garland, Texas, truck manufacturing operation in a move to cut costs and optimize its manufacturing capacity.
The plant will cease operations by the first half of 2013. Truck volume now produced at Garland will transition to other North America operations that currently build similar models beginning in January 2013.
"Closing a facility is always difficult because of its impact on the many great people who’ve been part of our company," said Troy Clarke, Navistar president and COO. "But the fact is that Navistar has too much manufacturing capacity in North America and we must take quick action to improve our business and position the company for long-term success."
The Garland facility currently employs approximately 900 salaried, hourly and third-party temporary workers.
"We understand that these decisions affect employees and the community," Clarke added. "We will treat people with respect and provide support to help them with their transitions."