DAF Trucks Deutschland GmbH

Motor Vehicle ManufacturingNorth Rhine-Westphalia, Germany11-50 Employees

DAF Trucks Deutschland, based in Frechen in North Rhine-Westphalia, operates as a unit of DAF Trucks N.V., which is wholly owned by PACCAR Inc. The company concentrates on the development, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of medium and heavy commercial vehicles, and it also produces components for third parties, from axles to complete engines for buses and other specialty vehicles. It also markets light trucks in the UK through Leyland Trucks Ltd, another PACCAR subsidiary, and maintains a service program for DAF and Leyland products. The organization follows a built-to-order approach that aligns vehicles with individual customer specifications, aiming for low cost per kilometer, high quality, comfort, efficient fuel use and reduced environmental impact.

In the European market, DAF Trucks Deutschland holds a strong position among imported trucks over 6 tons and has a notable German market share in heavy-duty tractor units. The company operates within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry and leverages its manufacturing efficiency and product quality to compete. A recent development is DAF's introduction of modular battery electric vehicle powertrains for its XD and XF truck series, announced at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover, Germany.

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