Kenworth trucks took to the streets of Chillicothe, Ohio in a spectacular parade to celebrate 100 years since the company’s founding. As a special highlight of the celebration, the parade passed by the Kenworth assembly plant in the city.
This marked the second year of this event, which has become a highlight of the Kenworth anniversary celebrations.
“After a successful inaugural Kenworth truck parade last year, this year’s event was even bigger and better as we continue to celebrate Kenworth’s 100th anniversary,” Jack Schmitt, Kenworth Chillicothe assistant plant manager, said in a news release. “It was great to see trucks dating back to the 1920s when Kenworth first opened its doors to our latest models, many of which are built here in Chillicothe.”
Kenworth’s truck parade featured more than 50 new, classic, and customized models, including a 1976 Bicentennial W900 VIT-200 and a 1984 W900B from Australia. Notably, the event showcased Kenworth’s 100th anniversary Signature Edition T680 and Limited Edition W900 trucks, marking significant milestones in Kenworth’s history.
Before the parade, Kenworth also held pre-event festivities for drivers and their families to celebrate where their trucks are built. Additionally, a special employee family event took place on the plant’s property.
Kenworth’s Chillicothe plant partnered with the United Way of Ross County to coordinate a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds going to the nonprofit. Employees and volunteers walked around the event to sell raffle tickets and the plant sponsored the VIP area, raising over $22,000 for the United Way of Ross County.
Kenworth’s Chillicothe facility boasts advanced manufacturing technologies like robotic assembly and a modern multilevel paint facility that recently received two Manufacturing Leadership Awards from the National Association of Manufacturers. Kenworth’s Class 8 trucks, including the T660, T680, T800, and W900, are produced across their assembly plants in Chillicothe, Renton, and Ste. Therese.
Source: Land Line
