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Corporate Structure: Headquarters: Warrenville, III. Chairman, President and CEO: Daniel C. Ustian. Sales and revenue (2004): $9.6 billion.

International Truck and Engine Corp., an operating company of Navistar International Corp., is a leading producer of commercial trucks and mid-range diesel engines. As part of its more than 100-year history, International has provided the U.S. military with logistical and engine solutions to operate and perform in the challenging combat environment.

During World War II, International produced the M-series of military trucks that served as weapons carriers, cargo transporters and light artillery transportation.

During this time, the International brand of trucks earned the reputation of being durable, reliable trucks able to traverse difficult terrain under fire, carrying over-capacity loads.

This reputation continues today, reflected in the diversity of vehicles International Truck and Engine Corp. offers the commercial and military markets-from service vehicles, delivery trucks, tow trucks and heavy long-haul trucks to over-the-road tractors and armored military logistical transport vehicles.

International's military vehicles are built on a tested, proven and recognized commercial platform. This provides unique advantages to the military, including lower development, procurement and maintenance costs, increased troop-transport capabilities and exceptional engine performance. International's military vehicles are designed specifically to protect troops and to handle challenging military applications that emerge in today's combat environment.

International's most recent advanced military vehicles include the International® 4200 MV and the militarized version of the commercial MXT(TM). The International® 4200 MV, built with a special emphasis on protecting soldiers, represents the latest in commercially available engine and truck technology. Designed to handle a 360-degree fully armored cab for soldier protection without degrading power, speed and handling, the truck has 7.62 ballistic protection and is 4-pound-mine resistant.

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