CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Half a century ago, the Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, started rolling out what they call the best trucks in the world. Today, they’re celebrating this golden anniversary with pride.
They started strong – the very first Kenworth W900 truck came off the line just a day after the plant opened in 1974. Since then, over 782,000 trucks have left Chillicothe, all thanks to the hard work and dedication of the plant’s nearly 2,500 employees. The plant is a major employer in Ross County and a big supporter of the community.
Kenworth isn’t afraid to invest in the future. They’ve poured money into the Chillicothe facility in recent years, adding fancy new technology like robots and a top-notch paint shop. All this hard work has paid off – the plant has won awards for its manufacturing smarts and its commitment to the environment.
The real secret sauce at Kenworth Chillicothe is the people. Many employees have been there for over 15 years, bringing a wealth of experience to the job. They take pride in building what they believe are the best trucks on the road.
Kenworth is a company that gives back. They’ve been a strong partner to the United Way in Ross County for decades, helping to raise millions of dollars for important community programs.
Here’s to 50 years of strong trucks, a strong community and a strong workforce in Chillicothe!