Motor Coach Industries

Motor Coach Industries

Type	Private company
Industry	Transportation
Founded	1933
Headquarters	Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Products	Buses and Coaches
Owner(s)	KPS Capital Partners
Employees	2,300
Website	Motor Coach Industries

Motor Coach Industries International Inc. (MCII) is an American bus manufacturer based in Schaumburg, Illinois, and is a leading participant in the North American coach bus industry. It has various operating subsidiaries:

• Motor Coach Industries, Ltd. – Canadian manufacturing facility, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Motor Coach Industries, Inc. – U.S. manufacturing facility, located in Pembina, North Dakota.
• MCI Sales & Service, Inc. – U.S. new and pre-owned coach sales division.
• MCI Service Parts – aftermarket parts sales division of the company, based in Schaumburg, Illinois, with its distribution center located in Louisville, Kentucky, with close access to the international UPS distribution center.
• MCI Financial Services – coach financing division, based in Dallas, Texas.

Originally founded in 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 2008 the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. After various changes of structure and ownership, the business is now owned by KPS Capital Partners, LP; in September 2010 they completed a controlling investment, through an affiliate, in MCII Holdings Inc., the parent company of MCII.

History

The company was incorporated in 1933 as Fort Garry Motor Body and Paint Works Limited, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada by Harry Zoltok.^[1] In 1948, Greyhound Lines of Canada, at that time MCI's major customer, became a majority shareholder when it purchased 65% of the company. MCI was purchased outright by Greyhound Lines in 1958. In 1962 a new plant was opened in Pembina, North Dakota to increase capacity as Greyhound widened its markets and switched increasingly from GMC to its own in-house products. In 1974 another plant was opened in Roswell, New Mexico under the title Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC).^{[citation needed]}

In December 1986, Greyhound was split, with Greyhound Lines being sold to an investor group, and Greyhound Lines of Canada, MCI and TMC remaining part of The Greyhound Corporation, which was renamed Dial, Inc. in 1991.

In 1987, Greyhound Corporation bought the transit bus manufacturing operations of General Motors Diesel Division (GMC), which was based in Canada. (GM phased out intercity and transit bus construction at the large GMC Coach and Truck plant in Pontiac, Michigan, shifting medium duty school bus chassis production to Janesville, Wisconsin.)^{[citation needed]}

MCI also took over production of GM's RTS model, transferring production to TMC. MCI also purchased the GM bus assembly plant in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, which then produced GM's Canadian transit bus model, the Classic. TMC ceased production of the older MCI vehicles in 1990 to concentrate on manufacturing the RTS, and on the "A-Model" intercity coaches.^{[citation needed]}

In 1993 MCI became an independent corporation, Motor Coach Industries International Inc.^{[citation needed]}

1994 MCI's share sold / Introduction of the Mexican HTQ technology and Luxury Coaches by DINA S.A.

In 1994, MCI stocks where purchased by Mexican DINA S.A.,^[2][3] who had a long history of bus building and developed their HTQ proprietary technology^[4][5][6] (valued in a total of 70 million dollars)^[7] that culminated with the creation of the Viaggio Confort Bus Line. Over the course of the next years MCI reproduced its Viaggio 1000 DOT for sale to the U.S and Canada. In late 1999/2000 the G4100, G4500 and F3500 models were released to the U.S. and Canadian markets. Production of the G4100 and G4500 later moved to Winnipeg and Pembina. Related to a major contract cancellation^[8] by Western Star^[9] DINA S.A. sold a great portion of its previously acquired MCI shares to Joseph Littlejohn & Levy.^[10]

In 1994 TMC, including production rights for the RTS, was sold to NovaBus .

After a period of product demand, increased competition and lay-offs in the early 2000s, production at MCI plants in Winnipeg and Pembina increased in 2006, and 130 employees were added.

During the late 1999s and early 2000s, MCI consolidated its operations, the Winnipeg site was expanded and modernized as well as DINA S.A. purchased North American Symix^[11] and opened an assembly plant^[12] in Buenos Aires Argentina^[13] and the DIMEX^[14] and DINAIR companies.^[15] A new coach finishing and paint facility and customer delivery centre were constructed on the site. At the same time, a 7-year contract was attained with the IAMAW union local. This agreement contained cost improvements and production operations flexibility to improve the productivity and competitiveness of the manufacturing and assembly operations.

The buses, especially the older MC-8 and workhorse MC-9 models of the 1980s became the standard for interstate travel for many bus companies. Those particular buses featured metal frames and roof supports, metal panels on the sides and were extremely durable and reliable. Many of the buses, having survived millions of miles of commercial use, have been given a second career serving churches or other organizations, while the MCI/TMC coaches are very popular "conversion shells," used for motorhomes.

Currently, the "J" and "D" models are the leading coaches in the North American intercity coach market.

2008 Emergence from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy / Ownership by KPS Capital Partners, LP

Motor Coach Industries Inc. announced on September 15, 2008, the company had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of a restructuring the company said would "help shed hundreds of millions of dollars of debt."^[16]

On Friday, April 17, 2009, Motor Coach Industries Inc. emerged from its voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization. MCII and its subsidiaries are now wholly owned by KPS Capital Partners, LP. KPS Capital Partners, LP is the Manager of the KPS Special Situations Funds, a family of private equity limited partnerships with over $2.6 billion of committed capital focused on constructive investing in restructurings, turnarounds, and other special situations. KPS invests in companies challenged by the need to effect immediate and significant change. .^[17][18]

Models

After the original numbered Courier and MC models, MCI adopted letters for the different series of coaches. Two different schemes have been used:

1985–2000

Width	Series	Option	Axles
96 = 96 inches (2.4 m) 102 = 102 inches (2.6 m)	A B C D E	L = 45 ft 7 in (13.89 m) length D and E series only W = wheelchair lift-equipped A and D series only SS = stainless steel C and D series only	2 3

2000–present

Series	Length	Version	Options (D series only)
D E F G J	35 = 35 ft 5.5 in (10.81 m) 40 = 40 ft 6 in (12.34 m) 41 = 41 ft 7 in (12.67 m) 45 = 45 feet 7 inches (13.89 m)	00 = 1st 05 = 2nd	CL = "classic" styling CT = "contemporary" styling (diesel/CNG) CTH = "contemporary" styling (hybrid-electric) ISTV = inmate secure transport system N = 96-inch (2.4 m) narrow body

Current

Motor Coach Industries currently produces three different product lines. All current models are 102 inches (2.59 m) wide, exclusive of mirrors.

Model	Photo	Height	Length	Notes
D40 series D4005 D4000CL D4000CT D4000CTH D4000ISTV	D4505 D4500CT	11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)	40 ft 6 in (12.34 m)	Introduced as the 102D3 and 102DL3 in 1992 and 1994 respectively. Became known as the D4000 and D4500 respectively in 2001. Restyled with frameless windows and G series headlights and became known as D4000CT and D4500CT respectively. Models with the original square headlights and framed windows became known as the D4000CL and D4500CL. CT version also available with hybrid electric or compressed natural gas powertrain. Rubber front bumper and framed windows are optional on CT version. ISTV units are fitted with rubber front bumper.
D45 series D4505 D4500CL D4500CT D4500CTH		11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)	45 ft 5 in (13.84 m)
E series E4500		11.73 ft (3.58 m)	45.58 ft (13.89 m)	Introduced in 1998 as the 102EL3. Became known as E4500 in 2001. Also known as the Renaissance. Two side top stop lights.
J series J4500		11.73 ft (3.58 m)	45.58 ft (13.89 m)	Introduced in 2001. One top-mounted center stop light.

Past

Letter series (post-1985)

Model	Height	Length	Width	Photo	Introduced	Discontinued	Notes
A series 96A2 96A3 102A2 102A3 102AW3	11 ft (3.35 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m) or 102 in (2.59 m)		1985	1991	96-series introduced in 1985; 102-series introduced in 1986. Fluted stainless steel sides. First mass-produced 50-state 102 in (2.59 m)-wide coaches by MCI. Available with 2 or 3 axles (last digit indicated the number of axles). Wheelchair lift-equipped version designated 102AW3.
B series 96B3 102B3	11 ft (3.35 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m) or 102 in (2.59 m)		1991	1993 (102B3) 1994 (96B3)	Offered with fluted stainless steel or smooth paintable sides. Equipped with destination sign and spiral entry steps.
C series 102C3	11 ft 6 in (3.51 m) or 11 ft 9 in (3.58 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		1988	1993	Last MCI model with a slanted rear cap. Front-end design used for the D series. Optional stainless steel front-end offered from 1992 onward, and continued on the D series.
D series 102D3 102DL3	11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)	40 ft 6 in (12.34 m) or 45 ft 7 in (13.89 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		1993		Also offered with stainless steel front-end. Replaced by models D4000 and D4500.
D series narrow D4000N	11 ft 5 in (3.48 m)	40 ft 6 in (12.34 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		2003	2003	Only 12 units of this model were produced: 8 for Pace and 4 for NJ Transit.
F series F3500	11 ft 1 in (3.38 m)	35 ft 5.5 in (10.81 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		2000	2003	Two axle coach based on the DINA Avante. Originally designated as model F12 and offered as a conversion shell. Last 35-foot buses produced by MCI.
G series G4100 G4500	11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)	41 ft 7 in (12.67 m) or 45 ft 7 in (13.89 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		2000 (G4100) 2001 (G4500)	2000 (G4100) 2005 (G4500)	Initially to be designated 102G3 and 102GL3. Only 25 pre-production G4100s built. Redesigned front-end used on the D series.

MC series (1958–1998)

These models bore the MC-number designation.

Model	Height	Length	Width	Photo	Introduced	Discontinued	Notes
MC-12	11 ft (3.35 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1991	1998	Built only for Greyhound. Similar to the MC-9, but with square headlights.
MC-9	11 ft (3.35 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1978	1990	Also known as the Crusader II
MC-8	10.83 ft (3.30 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1973	1978	First MCI built with optional automatic transmissions. Also known as the Crusader.
MC-7	10.83 ft (3.30 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1968	1973	First 40-foot buses built by MCI.
MC-6 / MCX-6[19]	12 ft (3.66 m)	40 ft (12.19 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		1969	1970	Two prototype MC-6Xs produced in 1969. Only 12 ft (3.66 m)-high buses produced by MCI. Wider-than-normal coaches not approved to operate in all 50 states. Built only for Greyhound. Originally powered by GM 12V71 engines. American units later repowered with GM 8V71 engines.
MC-5C	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1977	1980	Used MC-8 roof cap.
MC-5B	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1971	1977
MC-5A / MCC-5A	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1964	1970	Early-production Canadian units (to 1965) designated MCC-5A.
MC-5 / MCC-5 / MCX-5	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1964	1964	MCX-5 prototype built as Central Greyhound Lines 2400 in December 1962. First buses built at MCI's Pembina, ND plant. Canadian-built units designated MCC-5.
MC-4	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1963	1963
MC-3 / MCX-3	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1961	1963	MCX-3 prototype built as Thiessen Transportation Ltd. number 24 in December 1961.
MC-2 / MCX-2	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1960	1961	MCX-2 prototype built as Pontiac Bus Lines number 6029 in April 1960.
MC-1 / MCX-1	10 ft (3.05 m)	35 ft (10.67 m)	96 in (2.44 m)		1958	1961	MCX-1 prototype built as Western Canada Greyhound Lines number W1000 in August 1959.

Courier series (pre-1960)

Model	Length	Image	Photo	Introduced	Discontinued	Notes
Courier 200B				1949	1949
Courier 200A				1948	1949
Courier 200				1947	1948
Courier 100C				1949	1949
Courier 100B				1948	1949
Courier 100A				1947	1948
Courier 100				1946	1947
Courier 97				1956	1956	Only one built in December as Western Canada Greyhound Lines number W960.
Courier 96				1955	1960
Courier 95D				1953	1960	Diesel.
Courier 95 Courier 95 Skyview				1953	1960
Courier 90 Courier 90 Skyview				1953	1960
Courier 85X				1952	1952
Courier 85A				1951	1952
Courier 85				1950	1952
Courier 50 Courier 50A				1950	1955

Transit (all discontinued)

Model	Length	Width	Photo	Notes
TC40-102A TC40‑102N Classic	40 ft (12.19 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		Design acquired from General Motors Diesel Division and built by MCI from 1987 to 1993. Design sold to Nova Bus in 1993. Also offered in suburban configuration.
TC60-102N Classic	60 ft (18.29 m)	102 in (2.59 m)		Articulated bus. Only 9 units built by MCI: 7 for Metro Transit in Halifax, NS and 2 for Réseau de transport de la Capitale in Quebec, PQ.
RTS-06 or −08	30 ft (9.14 m) or 35 ft (10.67 m) or 40 ft (12.19 m)	96 in (2.44 m) or 102 in (2.59 m)		Design acquired from General Motors, and built by MCI (Transportation Manufacturing Corporation) from 1987 to 1994. Sold to Nova Bus in 1994. Also offered with WFD (Wide Front Doors) option.
40TRY				Trolleybus. One demonstrator built 1942.
150				Built circa 1939.

References

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11. ^ MARKET-LEADING MOTOR COACH & TRUCK MANUFACTURER EXPANDS SYMIX SOFTWARE ACROSS 11-SITE OPERATION. – Free Online Library. Thefreelibrary.com (October 19, 1998). Retrieved on October 17, 2011.
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19. ^ Plachno, Larry (March 1981). "MCI MC-6: The bus that wanted to be Scenicruiser". National Bus Trader (National Bus Trader, Inc.): 12–31. 

External links

• Motor Coach Industries official home page
• Motor Coach Industries Limited History & Models

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