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May, 2010, Falconer,
New York - - Truck-Lite has hired over 100 new direct, full-time employees
and more than 100 temporary employees at its Pennsylvania and New York
operating facilities since the beginning of the year. The Company is
continuing to recruit for a variety of manufacturing and office professional
positions and expects to fill another 70 to 100 positions within the
next few months.
John Cecco, Truck-Lite’s VP of Operations, stated ”Achieving this type of
milestone is attributed to not only being on the forefront with advanced
technology, allowing us to launch new innovative products, but by also possessing
dedicated employees who were determined to see us through a few tough years.”
As the economic turnaround begins to breathe life into the heavy duty industry,
Truck-Lite is seeing stronger customer demand and increased build rates.
Much of the increased activity stems from a growth in consumer expenditure.
Reports show the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is up 3.5%, coupled with the
government’s
job report indicating half a million new jobs year to date. With increased
spending comes the need for transporting product. Freight has shown a 4.9%
growth in 2010 as compared to a 7.8% decrease in 2009. Truck, Trailer and
Body builds are expected to show over a 20% increase in 2010.
Cecco continued, “We are seeing the affects of a recovering supply and demand
process within the industry and our quality standards have also allowed us
to maintain a long-term partnership with the military. Truck-Lite was recently
awarded a $40 million military contract to supply 11,000 LED Route Clearance
Vehicle (RCV) kits.”
Truck-Lite views 2010 as a transitional year within the heavy duty industry, with a slow recovery. GDP and industry build rates are projected to show significant growth in 2011. Pushing forward, the company looks for continual technological breakthroughs to arm their sales team with quality products and knowledge in support of customer demand.
Greg Certo, Director of Human Resources for Truck-Lite, added “Truck-Lite has a reputation for offering some of the highest quality lighting products in the world. But without our people, global facilities and dedication to the customers, we would be just another lighting company.” The Company's current recruitment needs range from entry level Assemblers and experienced Supervisors for placement at manufacturing plant locations, to highly experienced Optics, Electronics, and Product Design Engineers who will be based at the Company's corporate headquarters in Falconer, NY. Certo confirmed that "Truck-Lite
has been fortunate so far filling open positions with high quality, efficient,
and effective candidates who understand the unique challenges facing US manufacturing
operations."
For additional information on how to join the Truck-Lite family, please visit www.truck-lite.com to view current employment opportunities.
Truck-Lite Co., Inc. is headquartered in Falconer New York, with additional manufacturing facilities in Wellsboro, Coudersport, and McElhattan, Pennsylvania, as well as Birmingham and Harlow England, Germany, Poland, Mexico and Belarus. Truck-Lite is a major producer of signal lighting, forward lighting, wiring harnesses, mirrors, turn signal switches, and safety accessories to the heavy duty truck, trailer, and commercial vehicle industries.
For additional information, please contact:
Truck-Lite Co., Inc.
310 E. Elmwood Ave.
Falconer, NY 14733
1/800/562-5012
www.truck-lite.com
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