GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Defense has partnered with Truck-Lite Co. to provide lighting systems for the M917A3 heavy dump truck.
Truck-Lite is a world leader in heavy-duty lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems. The U.S. Army awarded Mack Defense a $296 million contract in May 2018 to produce up to 683 M917A3 HDTs.
Mack Defense of Allentown, Pennsylvania is a subsidiary of Mack Truck, which is owned by Volvo Trucks. Both Mack and Volvo have U.S. headquarters in Greensboro. Truck-Lite is based in Falconer, New York.
“To meet the demanding specifications of the U.S. Army, Mack Defense assembled a world-class team of suppliers to develop a best-in-class vehicle,” said Jack Terefinko, Mack Defense acquisition program manager. “That includes working with partners like Truck-Lite, which has years of experience in developing military-spec equipment.”
Since 1998, Truck-Lite has produced military-spec lighting that meets or exceeds the military’s strict lighting standards. Mack Defense partnered with Truck-Lite to bring that expertise in the form of its blackout drive lights, front and rear composite lights and auxiliary lighting.
“Truck-Lite has supported the U.S. Army for more than 20 years through the development and release of forward and signal lighting that withstands the harsh environments of defense settings,” said Jacques Baudeloque, military sales director for Truck-Lite.
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