PACCAR Engine Manufacturing Plant

Columbus, Mississippi

State-of-the-art industrial facility combining advanced manufacturing, administration, and training all under one roof

Project Overview

JESCO, Inc. Construction delivered a 584,000 SF multi-purpose industrial facility for PACCAR, anchored by a 500,000 SF primary manufacturing building and supported by central utility, administration, and employee-focused spaces. The facility features structural steel framing with masonry and insulated metal panel exteriors, an 80-mil TPO roof system, and a two-story administration building showcasing PACCAR engines and full-size trucks. Additional highlights include a state-of-the-art auditorium, dedicated training areas, an on-site cafeteria, and the PACCAR House hotel designed to support executive visits and workforce development.

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

584,000 SF primary manufacturing building

Multi-purpose diesel engine manufacturing facility

Integrated production, administrative and employee spaces

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Project Duration

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Project Duration: 12 months

Project Scope

Scope/Components

500,000 SF primary manufacturing building
Two central utility buildings and an administration building with a two-story lobby
100-seat auditorium, training center, cafeteria, and an eight-bedroom PACCAR House hotel

This distribution center significantly enhances Mercedes-Benz’s parts logistics network in North America, combining high-volume storage, precision inventory management, and efficient loading/unloading systems in a single, fully integrated facility.

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Challenges and Solutions

The project required coordination across multiple building types and functions, from heavy industrial production to executive administrative spaces. JESCO addressed these challenges through integrated design-build planning, precise scheduling, and careful attention to both structural and mechanical/electrical systems to ensure all areas met PACCAR’s operational and aesthetic requirements.

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Regional Vice President at Volkert

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Lex Lemmers

Director of Program Management & Resident Engineering at PACCAR

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working with JESCO, I've never felt that sort of collaboration and team work, and that solutions-oriented type of approach that we have with JESCO.,"

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