PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, recently announced that it will construct its newest engine manufacturing and assembly plant on a 394-acre site in Columbus, Miss.

In April, the Mississippi Legislature approved a state bond package totaling $48.4 million in support of the project. The package included $23.9 million for on-site improvements such as roads, site preparation, fire service and water and wastewater extensions. The other $24.5 million will support for off-site infrastructure and training, including road improvements and a training center.

The company will invest $300 million in the project, which will create 500 new jobs for the area. Annual payroll will be roughly $18 million. Production is expected to begin in 2010.

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