“The growth of Mercedes-Benz production in Alabama”

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Hans-Heinrich WeingartenDaimlerChrysler AG

Executive Vice PresidentMercedes Car Group, Production

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The New 2006 M-Class

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The New R-Class Grand Sports Tourer

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Tuscaloosa Plant Ramp-Up

2006

W164 US

V251 US

W164 ECE/ROW

V/W251 ECE

M-Class

R-Class

2005

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Bill TaylorPresident & CEO

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.

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Tuscaloosa Plant 1997

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Original Plant(1.2 million sq. ft.)

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New Paint Shop

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Expanded Body Shop

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New Assembly Shop

Total plant: 3 million sq. ft under one roof

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Today - More than $1 billion investment