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differently. The team that designed this
place and our processes has traveled
the world, getting ideas from multiple
industries."
Walters says that like the Peterbilt
plant, the PEC plant is a showcase of man-
ufacturing innovation.
"The plant is one of our most effective
marketing tools," he observes. "You'll see
our people interacting with customers
and groups that come in on tours. Their
sense of pride in what they do is very
apparent."
Walters fully expects the facility to
continue to offer the efficiency and flex-
ibility demanded by Peterbilt customers,
who have long relied on the benefits of
custom specifications in both their trucks
and engines.
"We're focused on providing our cus-
tomers exactly what they demand, when
they demand it," he says.
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Plant worker Clinton Simmons is one of more than 500 skilled full-time employees at the
PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Miss.
