McNeilus Acquires CartSeeker Vehicle Automation Technology
Investment in autonomy expands innovation strategy for McNeilus with acquisition of Eagle Vision Systems’ curbside automation product
Dodge Center, MN (March 8, 2022) McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company – and part of Oshkosh’s Commercial segment – has acquired the CartSeeker™ curbside automation product from Eagle Vision Systems, Inc. and Waterloo Controls, Inc. McNeilus is focused on designing and developing technology and other heavy duty truck advancements that move the waste industry forward. This investment in refuse collection vehicle automation drives that strategy forward.
“We put a priority on bringing our customers innovations that advance their business, and this strategic investment in autonomy boosts our product capabilities and future offerings,” said Jeff Koga, Vice President & General Manager, McNeilus Refuse Collection Vehicles.
CartSeeker™ curbside automation is a patented AI-based recognition technology that identifies and locates curbside waste carts and helps automate the operation of the truck’s robotic lift arm without joystick manipulation. This technology was first featured on the McNeilus® Zero Radius™ Side Loader at Waste Expo in Las Vegas in June 2021. The CartSeeker product will complement McNeilus’ ongoing work with autonomy by providing more potential for solutions that bring operational simplicity and high performance to customers.
“I’m looking forward to what the future holds with McNeilus and the CartSeeker product coming together. The possibilities that CartSeeker technology brings to McNeilus’ product strategy is exciting as we work to introduce more autonomy and AI innovations to the market,” said Leo Van Kampen, Chief Engineer for CartSeeker technologies.
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McNeilus Reinvents Parts Brands to Better Meet Replacement Parts Needs for All Fleets
Street Smart Parts Gets New Logo, Focuses on Competitor Parts for All Makes and Models
Dodge Center, MN (Jan. 13, 2022) – McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, is repositioning its replacement parts business to offer two distinct options for getting customers the parts they need, when they need them – no matter the makes or models in their fleets.
Street Smart Parts™ and McNeilus® Genuine Parts both offer quality parts, vehicle lifetime support, and 24/7/365 online ordering. The difference: Street Smart Parts provides replacement parts designed to fit all makes and models of concrete mixers and refuse collection vehicles, and McNeilus Genuine Parts provides replacement parts specifically for McNeilus-manufactured vehicles.
McNeilus’ mission is to ensure it keeps customer fleets up and running. Both of these parts brands deliver on that goal, especially at a critical time when supply chain issues can mean that customers may seek to repair, rather than replace, their vehicles.
“Our customers need a partner that can help them keep their business running – without the middleman or the runaround – and they have that in McNeilus,” said Matt McLeish, Vice President of Sales and Marketing-McNeilus Refuse Collection Vehicles.
“And they’re getting full lifecycle support, not just for the McNeilus trucks in their fleet but for their entire fleet, with our two replacement parts brands,” added Peter Gallette, Vice President of Sales and Marketing-McNeilus Mixer Platform.
Street Smart Parts
McNeilus has re-established its Street Smart Parts brand as a dedicated source for competitor replacement parts manufactured and tested to meet or exceed OEM standards. The brand features a new logo and expanded offerings for replacement parts for all makes and models. Combined with McNeilus Genuine Parts, customers have a one-stop-shop, focused on supplying high-quality replacement parts that cover the needs of any fleet, no matter the makeup.
McNeilus Genuine Parts
McNeilus helps reduce vehicle downtime and keeps customers’ fleets in peak performance. Count on McNeilus Genuine Parts to deliver the goods for any McNeilus model. These OEM parts are designed specifically for McNeilus products by a team of engineers focused solely on providing solutions for the concrete and refuse collection industries. All our products are backed by the strength of our parent company, Oshkosh Corporation – with exclusive expertise in building severe-duty vehicles for some of the harshest environments.
For McNeilus Genuine Parts, Street Smart Parts, manuals, schematics, and more, visit streetsmartparts.com or call 888.686.7278 to place an order anytime. Comprehensive inventory is strategically stocked nationwide and ready to ship. Parts deliver to most states in 24 hours and the rest of the continental US in 48 hours. Customers can also count on McNeilus’ extensive service network and dedicated support across the country. (more…)
Big Truck Rental Lands McNeilus’s Latest Automation Innovation: Zero Radius™ with CartSeeker
Big Truck Rental purchases McNeilus’s latest innovation at Waste Expo.
BTR purchased the truck featured in the McNeilus® booth, landing the latest innovation in curbside automation.
Tampa, FL (August 9, 2021)– Big Truck Rental (BTR), North America’s top source for essential services rental trucks, has purchased a new innovation featured at Waste Expo from McNeilus® Truck and Manufacturing: the Zero Radius™ Side Loader with CartSeeker Curbside Automation.
The truck took the spotlight in the McNeilus booth during the industry’s largest trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 28-30. The show allowed customers, partners and suppliers to collaborate together in person for the first time in more than a year. Big Truck Rental took advantage of this opportunity to learn about McNeilus’s recent advances, especially with heavy duty truck technology and automation, and picked up the latest in high-tech, simplified refuse collection vehicles.
“We are an innovative and technology-focused organization, and the addition of the McNeilus Zero Radius Automated Side Loader sweetens our rental offerings,” said Zach Martin, President of Big Truck Rental. “This truck’s recent enhancements, including the CartSeeker Curbside Automation technology, allow us to put leading-edge technology in front of our customers. The truck is ready to go to work, so folks should reach out to BTR if they’re interested in trying it out.”
“We’re thrilled that our top-selling side loader with this innovative technology will be running with one of our loyal partners, BTR,” said Matt McLeish, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing. “Our Zero Radius Side Loader has also recently been enhanced with several field-proven upgrades, and we’re excited to get them in the hands of our customers.”
BTR is the industry’s top nationally serviced and maintained rental fleet, which includes front loaders, side loaders, rear loaders, grapple trucks, roll-off garbage trucks, and terminal tractors.
CartSeeker Curbside Automation
McNeilus has partnered with Eagle Vision Systems to offer its patented, AI-based CartSeeker Curbside Automation. This cart-recognition technology identifies and locates curbside waste carts and fully automates the operation of the truck’s robotic lift arm without joystick manipulation. This helps with cycle times, training time, safety, predictable scheduling and maintenance.
Zero Radius Automated Side Loader
CartSeeker is included in McNeilus’s latest enhancements for its Zero Radius Automated Side Loader, which features the largest hopper available of any side loader on the market and an extremely fast pack cycle.
This side loader offers an innovative zero-radius operation to combat clearance issues, narrow streets, and alleyways. The arm reaches, rather than swings, out to grab cans from 30 to 110 gallons. The McNeilus CODE™ system provides complete vehicle diagnostics, and the Zero Radius is also now available with Tailgate CNG. This easy-to-service, efficient CNG system is field-tested and stands up to the demands of refuse collection.
This vehicle’s durable design includes arm carriage enhancements, upgraded finger pins and finger weldments bushings. The new bolt-on wind guards mean you can replace them as often as needed. Maintenance and servicing are now easier, too, thanks to a larger access door on the truck’s street side. McNeilus CODE software updates further enhance operator experience and help improve ease of training.
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McNeilus Partners with HAAS Alert for Active Safety on Connected Refuse Vehicles
ClearSky™ telematics by McNeilus to include digital alerting powered by Safety Cloud®
CHICAGO (June 30, 2021)– McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company and industry leading refuse vehicle manufacturer, announced HAAS Alert as its first strategic partner for its Micro Services Platform to provide active safety capabilities to McNeilus Telematics equipped vehicles. Motorists equipped with HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud, will receive real-time digital alerts when approaching an equipped McNeilus waste or refuse vehicle performing a collection. McNeilus is the second Oshkosh Corporation company to incorporate HAAS Alert safety technology, following Pierce Manufacturing’s custom fire apparatus.
Safety Cloud alerts are delivered to motorists through in-vehicle systems and navigation applications, giving drivers clear advance warning and providing to safely slow down and move over, to date, Safety Cloud has delivered 1 billion digital alerts. The company’s alerts have so far been led through its integration with Waze, the popular navigation app, with more integrations on the way. Safety Cloud alerts about nearby roadway hazards reduce the risk of crashes by up to 90% by providing critical advance warning to drivers though the connected vehicle communication Safety Cloud platform.
Jeff Koga, Vice President and General Manager at McNeilus, said that HAAS Alert was the ideal flagship Micro Services Platform partner for its connected vehicles. “Safety is a critical concern for our customers. They are always looking for ways to keep their employees safe while in the field and vehicles in service longer. As we launch ClearSky™ telematics by McNeilus and our service platform, integrating HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud as an active safety solution was a perfect fit.”
Cory Hohs, HAAS Alert’s CEO, said “Our partnership with McNeilus demonstrates the need for connected safety solutions across a wide range of industries and the flexibility of Safety Cloud. Collaborating with a second Oshkosh Corporation company is a testament to HAAS Alert’s ability to successfully provide industry leaders with innovative, reliable, and cost-effective safety solutions.”
To learn more, stop by McNeilus booth #1823 at the Waste Expo in Las Vegas, June 30, or contact your McNeilus sales representative.
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McNeilus Debuts Innovative Refuse Solutions at Waste Expo
CartSeeker Curbside Automation, Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader and Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader Featured at Solid Waste & Recycling Event.
McNeilus debuts customer-inspired innovations to help keep fleets–and the trash industry–running optimally.
DODGE CENTER, Minn. (June 22, 2021) – McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, debuts the very latest in its fleet of technology-forward, no-nonsense innovations at Waste Expo, June 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall. The company is featuring the new Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader with CartSeeker Curbside Automation and Telematics in the McNeilus booth #1823. CartSeeker brings artificial intelligence to curbside waste collection, reducing costs by as much as eight percent. The McNeilus Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader will be featured in the food and beverage pavilion.
McNeilus has partnered with industry-leading technology companies to infuse its trucks with innovations that help improve efficiency, longevity and safety while providing flexibility and cost savings. It continues to offer best-in-class service and support, along with genuine McNeilus parts and replacement parts for all makes and models through its Street Smart Parts™ brand, online and in person.
“As North America’s only factory-direct builder of garbage trucks, we are inspired by customer input and informed by industry trends to continually innovate on our best-in-class trucks. Our Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader, Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader with CartSeeker Curbside Automation is a prime example of this,” said Matt McLeish, vice president of sales and marketing at McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. “It’s yet another way we’re knocking down barriers that get in the way of keeping your business – and the trash industry – running.”
McNeilus Telematics Optimize Your Fleet
McNeilus Telematics provides everything needed to monitor fleet performance and productivity, simply and smoothly. The Micro Services Platform integrates with existing telematics programs for a single solution. Customize the data modules based on needs; track the entire fleet or just specific assets. Five pre-set APIs cover the chassis, body, faults, fuel, and GPS.
McNeilus has security totally covered. Data stored in memory on the truck is encrypted and stays that way when it moves to the Oshkosh IoT Platform, after which it is wiped from the truck memory. Access the data on desktop, tablet or mobile using a user-friendly portal and share seamlessly with your ERP System, Fleet CPS System and Fleet Maintenance System.
Nimble Navigator: McNeilus Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader
The new Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader features the largest hopper available of any side loader on the market and an extremely fast pack cycle.
The Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader offers an innovative radius operation allowing for clearance issues, narrow streets, and alleyways. The arm reaches rather than swings out to grab 30-110 gallon cans. With optional 12-foot extended reach, it’s easy to navigate cul-de-sacs and obstructions such as parked cars.
Other enhancements include the McNeilus CODE™ controls system. These simplified CAN-based controls provide complete vehicle diagnostics. The side loader includes an integrated smart fuse panel, reduced hardware requirements, pre-trip reminders, status messages and more.
Innovations abound. This advanced refuse truck features Tailgate CNG, an easy-to-service, efficient system that allows the truck to stand up to the demands of refuse collection, and CartSeeker Curbside Automation that identifies and locates curbside waste carts and fully automates the operation of the truck’s robotic lift arm without joystick manipulation.
The Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader benefits from significant fuel savings thanks to load-sense hydraulics. Full-eject body reduces chassis wear and simplifies operations, reducing exposure to hazards. A dump valve vents the oil, limiting operating pressure and helping the truck run more efficiently. And a non regen spool for ideal packer function and system pressure delivers the same amount of work with a lower amount of pressure.
Its durable design includes carriage enhancements, new finger pins and finger weldments bushings with a phase in of higher quality spherical baring. The truck features bolting rather than welding which means you can replace the windguard as often as needed. Maintenance and servicing are now easier too thanks to larger access and the non-screw door on the truck’s street side. Software updates aid in operator experience and helps improve ease of training.
Packing a Powerful Punch in the Low Weight Class: Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader
McNeilus unveils the lower cost, lower weight option of its reliable rear loader – the Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader. This tough truck caters to rural or condensed areas and helps fill fleet or route gaps.
Its compact body size is ideal for weight-restricted roadways, smaller routes, and tighter areas. The Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader is available in 20 yd3, 17 yd3 and 14 yd3 capacities. And it’s quick, with a 24-second packing cycle and compaction ratio of 650-900 pounds per cubic yard. Reinforced design on tailgate side walls and pack and sweep panel means it will stand up to even the toughest wear and tear.
The Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader is easy to operate, with great maneuverability, low cost, and excellent delivery time.
To learn more about Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader, Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader or Telematics, contact McNeilus salesperson near you or call 888-686-7278.
AI All Star: CartSeeker Curbside Automation
McNeilus’ partner CartSeeker Curbside Automation uses a patented AI-based cart recognition technology that identifies and locates curbside waste carts and fully automates the operation of the truck’s robotic lift arm without joystick manipulation. This helps cycle times, training time, safety, predictable scheduling and maintenance.
The robust vision recognition system technology identifies and determines the XYZ coordinates of curbside garbage carts in differing backgrounds, lighting and weather conditions. The carts are identified when in close proximity to other carts, at various angles to the curb, and whether or not they are open, closed or overflowing. Once the cart is identified, the operator simply activates “GO” and stops the truck in front of the cart which is then automatically picked up, dumped and placed back on the ground.
See a live demo at www.cartseeker.com or schedule a dry run of the CartSeeker technology at Sales@eaglevisionsystems.com or 519.574.2079.
Dedicated Lifecycle Support from Sale to Grave
All McNeilus trucks are supported by a focused approach to customers’ business: total dedication to complete end-to-end customer support delivered by a dedicated team of refuse experts that streamlines the experience from purchase through the lifecycle of a truck.
We take the worry out of finding the right parts when you need them. Through Street Smart Parts™ 24/7/365 online ordering, you always have access to genuine McNeilus parts and replacement parts for all makes and models in your fleet. Our strategically stocked parts inventory ensures the part you need is always close. We reach most states in 24 hours and 100% of the continental United States in 48 hours.
StreetSmartParts.com is much more than an online parts store, with access to technical documents like service and operator manuals, decal charts, schematics, technical service bulletins and more. You can also check your order status, account balances, reprint invoices and track your fleet information all from your account. It is a one-stop-shop for all your needs.
Backed by a comprehensive network of branch locations and service centers, with rigorously-trained mobile technicians operating across the continent, McNeilus has the flexibility to bring service to your fleet whenever and wherever you are – keeping your downtimes down.
Our technical support hotline boasts factory-direct experts with over 100 years of combined experience to assist you with anything from electrical and hydraulic to schematic troubleshooting and more. And they’re available around the clock for your urgent issues. All at no cost to you. Call us at 888.686.7278.
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Smart Trash Talk: McNeilus Shakes Up Waste Expo with Tech-Forward Solutions
CartSeeker Curbside Automation, Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader and Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader Featured at Solid Waste & Recycling Event.
McNeilus brings tech-forward solutions to Waste Expo that enhance customers’ fleets and help simplify operators’ jobs.
DODGE CENTER, Minn. (May 26, 2021) – McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, debuts the very latest in its fleet of technology-forward, no-nonsense innovations at Waste Expo, June 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall. The company is featuring the new Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader with CartSeeker Curbside Automation in the McNeilus booth #1823. CartSeeker brings artificial intelligence to curbside waste collection, reducing costs by eight percent. The McNeilus Metro Pak Plus® Rear Loader will be featured in the food and beverage pavilion.
McNeilus has partnered with industry-leading technology companies to infuse its trucks with innovations that help promote efficiency, longevity and safety while providing flexibility and cost management.
“As North America’s only factory-direct builder of garbage trucks, we are inspired by customer input and informed by industry trends to continually innovate our best-in-class trucks. Our Metro Pak Plus Rear Loader and Zero Radius Automated Side Loader with CartSeeker Curbside Automation are prime examples of this,” said Matt McLeish, vice president of sales and marketing at McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, “It’s yet another way we’re getting rid of the BS that gets in the way of keeping your business – and the trash industry – running.”
AI All Star: CartSeeker Curbside Automation
McNeilus partner CartSeeker Curbside Automation developed AI-based cart recognition technology that identifies and locates curbside waste carts and fully automates the operation of the truck’s robotic lift arm without joystick manipulation. This helps with cycle times, training time, focus on safety, predictable scheduling and maintenance costs.
The robust vision recognition system technology identifies and determines the XYZ coordinates of curbside garbage carts in differing backgrounds, lighting and weather conditions. The carts are identified when in close proximity to other carts, at various angles to the curb, and whether or not they are open, closed or overflowing. Once the cart is identified, the operator simply activates “GO” and stops the truck in front of the cart which is then automatically picked up, dumped and placed back on the ground.
See a live demo at www.cartseeker.com or schedule a dry run of the CartSeeker technology at Sales@eaglevisionsystems.com or 519.574.2079.
Nimble Navigator: McNeilus Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader
CartSeeker is included on the new Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader, which features the largest hopper available of any side loader on the market and an extremely fast pack cycle.
The Zero Radius Automated Side Loader offers an innovative radius operation allowing for clearance issues, narrow streets and alleyways. The arm reaches rather than swings out to grab 30-110 gallon cans. With optional 12-foot extended reach, it’s easy to navigate cul-de-sacs and obstructions such as parked cars.
Other enhancements include the McNeilus CODE™ controls system. These simplified CAN-based controls provide complete vehicle diagnostics. The side loader includes an integrated smart fuse panel, reduced hardware requirements, pre-trip reminders, status messages and more.
This advanced refuse truck features Tailgate CNG, an easy-to-service, efficient system allows the truck to stand up to the demands of refuse collection.
The Zero Radius Automated Side Loader benefits from significant fuel savings thanks to load-sense hydraulics. Full-eject body reduces chassis wear and simplifies operations, reducing exposure to hazards.
Packing a Powerful Punch in the Low Weight Class: Metro Pak Plus
McNeilus unveils the lower cost, lower weight option of its reliable rear loader – the Metro Pak Plus. This tough truck caters to rural or condensed areas and helps fill fleet or route gaps.
Its compact body size is ideal for weight-restricted roadways, smaller routes and tighter areas. The Metro Pak Plus is available in 20 yd3, 17 yd3 and 14 yd3 capacities. And it’s quick, with a 24-second packing cycle and compaction ratio of 650-900 pounds per cubic yard. Reinforced design on tailgate side walls and pack and sweep panels means it will stand up to even the toughest wear and tear.
The Metro Pak Plus is easy to operate, with great maneuverability, low cost and excellent delivery time.
To learn more about the Metro Pak Plus Rear Loader or the Zero Radius Automated Side Loader, contact McNeilus sales person near you or call 1-888-686-7278.
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McNeilus Refuse Continues to Drive Quality and Amplify Customer Experience
McNeilus recently broke ground on a new customer-focused facility and celebrates other achievements during World Quality Month.
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing recently broke ground on a nearly 30,000 square-foot facility that will provide customers with a unique, collaborative pre-delivery experience for their refuse collection fleets.
DODGE CENTER, Minn. (Nov. 5, 2020) – McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company (NYSE:OSK), recently broke ground on a nearly 30,000 square-foot facility that will provide customers with a unique, collaborative pre-delivery experience for their refuse collection fleets. To further highlight the company’s commitment to quality and its customers, McNeilus is also celebrating World Quality Month in November with several activities that put a spotlight on its achievements around operational excellence.
McNeilus’ new Joint Pre-Delivery Inspection facility, which will officially open in early spring 2021, features truck inspection bays, a parts warehouse, drive-through wash bay and a customer center, along with CNG protection measures following the highest safety standards throughout the building. One of the most unique aspects of this facility is that it brings together and aligns the truck inspection processes of the body manufacturer, chassis manufacturer and the customer for a comprehensive, streamlined experience.
“By focusing McNeilus headquarters on refuse collection products and services, we’re positioning ourselves for breakout growth. Coupling this new customer-focused quality facility with strong industry collaboration is just one of the ways we’re leading the industry forward,” said Jeff Koga, vice president and general manager of refuse at McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing.
Advantages of McNeilus’ exclusive Joint Pre-Delivery Inspection will be seen in delivered quality and reduced delivery time, along with an inspection process that aligns with specific customer needs. Data from the comprehensive joint inspection process will also be used to augment and improve manufacturing processes. Activities occurring over the coming weeks to recognize World Quality Month showcase additional production improvements and efficiencies.
Quality management and trust-building are a part of each McNeilus team member’s daily routine. This year during World Quality Month, the company celebrates the importance it places on quality, reflecting on improved processes, productivity and safety.
“Recognizing World Quality Month provides a platform for acknowledging our team members and their achievements and valuable quality contributions,” said Vasu Chakravarthy, director of quality for McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, “And, it also provides a lens for developing solutions to broader industry issues impacting many haulers.”
Over the past year, McNeilus team members have implemented design and process improvements that have positively impacted manufacturing quality across all product lines – increasing paint quality and body build capabilities among many other notable improvements. World Quality Month activities taking place throughout November will celebrate these strides forward and continue to empower teammates to seize opportunities in bolstering quality and maximizing customer experience.
“Our commitment to our customers is unwavering, and these recent advances in our quality processes and infrastructure align with our strategy to optimize our business and with our mission to exceed expectations,” said Brad Nelson, president of McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing and senior vice president of Oshkosh Corporation’s Commercial Segment.
To learn more about McNeilus, please visit www.mcneiluscompanies.com/mcneilus-refuse/ and www.mcneiluscompanies.com/about/about-us/
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McNeilus Elevates Focus on Refuse Collection Vehicle Production and Support
McNeilus’ Minnesota headquarters increases capacity for refuse collection vehicle production and upcoming advancements.
DODGE CENTER, Minn. (Aug. 4. 2020) – McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, recently announced that it is dedicating its Dodge Center, Minnesota, headquarters to refuse collection vehicle manufacturing and technology development. This focus boosts the company’s capacity to build products and provide services for the refuse industry. The production of McNeilus concrete mixers in Dodge Center is being consolidated and moved to other world-class Oshkosh manufacturing facilities in London, Ontario, and Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Concurrently, McNeilus is also making exciting changes that will focus and strengthen its industry-leading sales and service support. To provide customers with an enhanced, cohesive, and seamless experience, the company is combining its factory-direct sales and support for trucks, parts and services into one aligned team.
“This increased focus unlocks much-needed capacity for growth and opens the door for many of the opportunities and advancements we’ve been working on,” said Jeff Koga, vice president and general manager for McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing refuse collection vehicles. “And with the only direct-from-manufacturer team in the business, we offer sales and support that’s laser-focused on the needs of the refuse industry.”
Along with focusing and elevating production capabilities and customer experience, the investments McNeilus is making in refuse collection vehicles can be seen in some newly completed projects. McNeilus recently opened a 135,000 square-foot warehouse to streamline the supply chain for parts critical to the production of its industry-leading refuse collection vehicles. The company also constructed new manufacturing, training and office space at its Minnesota campus dedicated to innovation and customer support. In the coming months, McNeilus will break ground on an innovative facility that will provide customers with a collaborative quality experience.
“These recent announcements highlight our investment in the future and in continuing to strengthen our industry leadership. Our commitment to our customers is unwavering, and our aligned strategy to optimize our business demonstrates our mission to exceed their expectations,” said Brad Nelson, president of McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing and senior vice president of Oshkosh Corporation’s Commercial Segment.
To learn more about McNeilus, please visit www.mcneiluscompanies.com/refuse and www.mcneiluscompanies.com/about/careers.
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McNeilus Hosts Students for Career Day Event
Area high school and technical school students are invited to tour the facility, get an up-close look at McNeilus trucks and apply on-site.
McNeilus welcomes area high school and technical school students to its campus on Saturday, April 13 for a special career day event.
DODGE CENTER, Minn. (April 2, 2019) – McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, will welcome high school and technical students and their families to McNeilus on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special career day event. This inaugural McNeilus Career Day includes a tour of the production facility, a walkaround of a McNeilus concrete mixer and refuse collection vehicle and opportunities to apply and interview on-site for open positions that will help kickstart new careers.
McNeilus representatives have been meeting graduating classes at high schools and technical schools in the area over the past few weeks to introduce them to everything McNeilus has to offer. As a people-first company, McNeilus continually invests in its employees through training and education, including youth apprenticeship programs with local high schools and learning to weld onsite through Riverland Community College. McNeilus also provides a variety of opportunities to get involved with community volunteer groups and activities, along with competitive pay, excellent benefits and advancement opportunities across the entire corporation.
“There’s endless potential here,” says Brad Nelson, president of McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing and senior vice president of Oshkosh Corporation’s Commercial Segment. “We have employees here who show up to work every day, work hard and at the end of the day are proud of what they’ve accomplished. It’s a great place to live, a great place to work, and we’re hoping to show a small piece of that experience during our McNeilus Career Day event.”
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing employs approximately 1,200 people locally and has a strong reputation as a reliable brand with vast expertise in the industries it manufacturers products for. McNeilus concrete mixers and refuse collection vehicles can be found throughout North America and across the globe from the United Kingdom to Vietnam to Argentina.
To learn more about McNeilus, please visit www.mcneiluscompanies.com and www.mcneiluscompanies.com/about/careers.
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McNeilus and Agility Fuel Solutions Continue to Build Industry-Leading CNG Partnership
Industry leaders announce plans to expand service unmatched in the industry
DODGE CENTER, Minn. (May 9, 2017) – McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announces the evolution of its strategic alliance with natural gas industry leader Agility Fuel Solutions at WasteExpo 2017, May 8-11 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“By enhancing our relationship with Agility, we can provide added value for our customers,” said Brad Nelson, president, McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Inc., and Oshkosh Corporation’s Commercial Segment. “Linking Agility’s design and manufacturing expertise with our extensive installation, parts distribution and service capabilities creates a product and support system for natural gas fleets that is unmatched in the industry.”
The alliance is designed to offer fleets a broad and differentiated offering of designs and capacities to meet the needs of any customer. For instance, McNeilus will now be authorized providers of repairs and warranty, provide parts and service for Agility’s CNG systems and conduct Agility CNG installations throughout its branch network.
Agility’s strategic partnership with Cummins, the leading provider of engines to the trucking industry, has produced Blue iQ™, an integrated engine and fuel system with performance enhancements, diagnostics improvements and telematics services. Ultimately, customers will receive a world class customer experience and benefit from the products and services of all three proven market leaders.
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