Quotable Comments from International®
To researchers and news media: The following quotes may be used, with attribution to the indicated representatives of International Truck and Engine Corporation.
Commitment to Leadership on Cleaner Air
”International was the first diesel engine manufacturer to be certified by the EPA and the State of California, meaning that our company was the first to show its engineering capability to meet the 2007 particulate and hydrocarbon standards. Our experience with this engine in service in California should give our dealers a higher degree of product confidence than competitors in the coming marketplace.”
— Jack Allen, President, Engine Group, International Truck and Engine Corporation
”Diesel fuel is the choice for the long-term because it is safe and economical, and it already has a delivery infrastructure in place. Now, our advanced diesel technology combined with the availability of ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel can meet the demands of our truck and school bus customers who are faced with new emissions requirements.”
— Patrick Charbonneau, Vice President, Regulatory and Technology Affairs International Truck and Engine Corporation
”Diesel now delivers the perfect combination — superior power, efficiency, economy and environmental benefits.”
— Dee Kapur, President, International Truck Group, International Truck and Engine Corporation
”We listened to our customers and we delivered a common sense business solution that satisfies emission standards without compromising the quality performance expected from International.”
— Tom Cellitti, Vice President and Operating Manager Medium Truck Vehicle Center, International Truck and Engine Corporation
”We are committed to developing leading-edge fuel system technology that builds on our history of industry innovations. By creating Green Diesel Technology® approaches, we will meet customer expectations for performance and society’s demands for clean air solutions.”
— Dan Ustian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Navistar International Corporation
”Our advanced diesel technology combined with the availability of ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel meet the cost and performance needs of our bus customers who are faced with these emissions requirements. And our customers only have to team with one organization, our dealer network, to receive support across the product’s engine, chassis and body.”
— Tom Cellitti, Vice President and Operating Manager, Medium Truck Vehicle Center, International Truck and Engine Corporation
”In California and around the country, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to provide our customers with a diesel product that accelerates clean-air solutions.”
— Patrick Charbonneau, Vice President, Regulatory and Technology Affairs, International Truck and Engine Corporation
The Technologies to Meet New Standards
”With the use of good data and practical solutions, we will continue to work closely with government and others toward clean-air goals. The market expects more from International. And, as always, we plan to deliver beyond the expected.”
— Patrick Charbonneau, Vice President, Regulatory and Technology Affairs, International Truck and Engine Corporation
”Development of leading products based in technology has long been a key element of our business strategy and is part of our culture. Time and again our technical base has been challenged to develop innovative solutions. Problem solving, achievement and endeavor is cultivated throughout our organizations.”
— Dan Ustian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Navistar International Corporation
A Focus on the Public Health and Safety
”We do more than help ensure the health and safety of our people. Through progressive safety and wellness programs, we deliver better quality products and bottom-line results.”
— William B. Bunn, M.D., Vice President, Health, Safety and Productivity, International Truck and Engine Corporation
”You can’t manage what you can’t measure. We have a new measurement system that enables us to track and analyze trends in three primary areas: health promotion and disease prevention, acute and chronic health ailments, and occupational and environmental health. Intervention strategies are then implemented based on this data.”
— William B. Bunn, M.D., Vice President, Health, Safety and Productivity, International Truck and Engine Corporation