“the growth of mercedes-benz production in alabama”
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“The growth of Mercedes-Benz production in Alabama”
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Hans-Heinrich WeingartenDaimlerChrysler AG
Executive Vice PresidentMercedes Car Group, Production
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The New 2006 M-Class
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The New R-Class Grand Sports Tourer
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Tuscaloosa Plant Ramp-Up
2006
W164 US
V251 US
W164 ECE/ROW
V/W251 ECE
M-Class
R-Class
2005
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Bill TaylorPresident & CEO
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
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Tuscaloosa Plant 1997
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Original Plant(1.2 million sq. ft.)
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New Paint Shop
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Expanded Body Shop
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New Assembly Shop
Total plant: 3 million sq. ft under one roof
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Today - More than $1 billion investment