“The growth of Mercedes-Benz production in Alabama”
2 Hans-Heinrich Weingarten DaimlerChrysler AG Executive Vice President Mercedes Car Group, Production
3 The New 2006 M-Class
4 The New R-Class Grand Sports Tourer
5 Tuscaloosa Plant Ramp-Up 2006 W164 US V251 US W164 ECE/ROW V/W251 ECE M-Class R-Class 2005
6 Bill Taylor President & CEO Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
7 Tuscaloosa Plant 1997
8 Original Plant (1.2 million sq. ft.)
9 New Paint Shop
10 Expanded Body Shop
11 New Assembly Shop Total plant: 3 million sq. ft under one roof
12 Today - More than $1 billion investment