Paccar’s deal with Core Materials covers just one truck model right now – an SMC fiberglass reinforced hood for Peterbilt's 387 Class 8 truck – but it is business worth $3 million to $5 million annually, Core said. Production of the hood is expected to begin in late 2001.
Paccar now joins International Truck & Engine Corp., Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks as customers of Core Materials, as the Ohio-based fiberglass maker steps up efforts to win more business from the truck manufacturing industry.