Daimler Trucks North America broke ground at the site of its new headquarters building on Swan Island in Portland, Ore., on Friday, July 18. New construction will begin immediately on the new headquarters building. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and City of Portland Mayor Charlie Hales were on hand to join the celebration.
“With our roots firmly planted in Portland over 70 years ago, Daimler Trucks North America is proud to lay the foundation for continued prosperity with a headquarters campus designed for the company’s long-term business success and a world-class workplace for employees,” said Martin Daum, president and chief executive officer of Daimler Trucks North America.
The new 268,000 square foot corporate headquarters building will serve two distinct functions: To merge DTNA employees currently located in offices separated by the Willamette River and to accommodate approximately 400 new positions in Portland that the company anticipates it will need in conjunction with future business growth.
DTNA is placing a priority on creating an environmentally-conscious plan with the goal to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. During the demolition phase of the project, the company surpassed its goal to recycle at least 96% of all demolition material or donate it to The Rebuilding Center in North Portland. In addition, DTNA is working with the Port of Portland to significantly enhance the greenway trail that runs through the property along the Willamette River to promote better access and enjoyment by the public.
New DTNA Headquarters Campus The total headquarters project requires a $150,000,000 investment by Daimler Trucks North America. Work began in April 2014 to clear the land for construction of the new building, and new construction will begin immediately with project completion slated for early 2016.
