The 300,000sq ft assembly facility covers 569 acres and will assemble the DAF XF, CF and LF vehicles for Brazil and the South American market.

The opening ceremony was led by Mark Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer, and Parana Governor, Beto Richa, and was attended by state and local officials, DAF Brasil dealers, suppliers, transport companies and business and educational leaders. 



’PACCAR is pleased to officially dedicate our new DAF Brasil factory,’ said Mark Pigott. ‘Our DAF dealers have invested in the newest and most modern distribution network in the country to support our growing customers.’ 



Governor Richa added: ‘We are proud to be able to drive the first DAF truck made in Brasil. The $320m investment by PACCAR reinforces Paranß's commitment to attract high-quality jobs to the state. This DAF facility will stimulate economic growth and contribute to an improved quality of life in the region.’ 



‘The above six tonnes truck market in Brasil is projected to be over 140,000 units in 2013, with further growth expected in future years,’ added Bob Christensen, PACCAR executive vice president and chief financial officer. ‘The largest and fastest growing segment of the Brazilian truck market is the premium segment where DAF has launched its flagship model XF-105 vehicle.’ 


The vehicles will be sold by an independent dealer network in Brazil consisting of 20 service locations in 2013, expanding to 40 locations in 2014.