Motor Coach Industries International Inc. (MCI is a Schaumburg, Illinois based bus manufacturing founded in 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

History

The company was incorporated in 1933 as Fort Garry Motor Body and Paint Works Limited, in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada by Harry Zoltok.http://www.mcicoach.com/AboutUs/history.htm History of Motor Coach Industries In 1948 Greyhound Lines of Canada, at that time MCIs 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 General Motors Diesel Division Buses to its own in-house products. In 1974 another plant was opened in Roswell, New Mexico under the title Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC) 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 Buses (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 facility, shifting medium duty school bus chassis production to Janesville, Wisconsin ) MCI also took over production of GMs RTS model, transferring production to TMC. MCI also purchased the GM bus assembly plant in Saint-Eustache Quebec that produced GMs Canadian transit bus model the Classic (transit bus) TMC ceased production of the older MCI vehicles in 1990 to concentrate on manufacturing the RTS, and on the "A-Model" intercity coaches. In 1993 MCI became an independent corporation, Motor Coach Industries International Inc. In 1994 MCI merged with DINA S.A. of Mexico and over the course of the next couple of years developed the Viaggio 1000 DOT for production and 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 under the new MCI Mexico structure. Production of the G4100 and G4500 later moved to Winnipeg and Pembina. TMC, including production rights for the RTS, was sold to NovaBus in 1994 In June 1999 DINA S.A. sold its holding in MCI to JLL Partners a private equity firm. After a period of falling demand, increased competition and lay-offs in the early 2000s, production at MCI plants in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Pembina, North Dakota increased in 2006, and 130 employees were added. During the early 2000s, MCI consolidated its operations. A facility in Mexico was closed and the Winnipeg site was expanded and modernized. A new coach finishing and paint facility and customer delivery center 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.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Motor Coach Industries Inc. announced on September 15. 2008, that 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.: MacPherson, James. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id86723§ionBusiness Motor Coach files for bankruptcy protection], [[Grand Forks Herald]] September 15, 2008. Accessed September 17, 2008. On Friday, April 17, 2009, Motor Coach Industries Inc. emerged from its voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization. Investment funds managed by Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC have now become the majority shareholders of Motor Coach Industries Inc.http://www.pr-inside.com/motor-coach-industries-emerges-from-chapter-r1193491.htm

Models

Current

All current models are 102 inches (2.59 metres) wide. | class"wikitable" |- !Model !Example !Length !Notes |- |D4000CT | |40 ft
(12.19 m) | *Public sector commuter coach. *Frameless windows optional. |- |D4000ISTV | |40 ft
(12.19 m) | *Inmate transporter. |- |D4005 | |45 ft
(13.72 m) | *Private sector D series bus. *Frameless windows only. |- |D4500CT |File:MTA New York City Bus MCI D4500CT 2211.jpg |45 ft
(13.72 m) | *Public sector commuter coach. *Frameless windows optional. |- |D4500CTH |Image:MCI_D4500CTH.jpg |45 ft
(13.72 m) | *Public sector commuter coach, hybrid electric vehicle *Frameless windows optional. |- |D4505 |Image:Megabus 58538 Toronto.JPG |45 ft
(13.72 m) | *Private sector D series bus. *Frameless windows only. |- |E4500 |Image:Megabus usa.jpg |45 ft
(13.72 m) | *Renaissance Model, originally 102EL3. *Two side top stop lights. |- |J4500 |Image:Pine Hill Trailways 72932.JPG |45 ft
(13.72 m) | *Luxury Coach. *One center top stop light. |- |N23 | |40 ft
(USA only) | *US Government (GSA) model for government and military customers. |- |N25 | |45 ft
(USA only) | *US Government (GSA) model for government and military customers. |}

Past

| class"wikitable" |- !Model !Length !Width !Example !Notes |- |D4000CL |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:Carefree MCI 8452.jpg |Also known as the 102D3 prior, this model was made from 1995 to 2007 |- |D4000H |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.591 m) |Image:NJ Transit MCI D4000 hybrid 4004.jpg |Hybrid bus 4 units produced for New Jersey Transit Bus Operations |- |D4000N |40 ft
(12.19 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) |Image:NJT MCI D4000N 7805.jpg |12 units produced, 8 for Pace (transit) and 4 for New Jersey Transit. |- |D4500CL |45 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:CDTA Northway Express bus.jpg |Also known as the 102DL3 prior, this model was made from 1994 to 2007 |- |F3500 |35 ft
(10.67 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:Golden Touch MCI F3500.jpg |Two axle coach |- |G4100 |41 ft
(13.72 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) | |Redesigned nose now used on the D4005/D4505 model. |- |G4500 |45 ft
(12.50 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:Greyhound Lnes MCI G4500 7061.jpg |Redesigned nose now used on the D4005/D4505 model. |- |102D3CNG |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:NJT CNG MCI.jpg |Compressed Natural Gas fueled bus. 77 units produced for New Jersey Transit. |- |102C3 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:Atlantic Express MCI 102C3 151.jpg |Coach available with optional Stainless Steel panels in 1989 and nosecap in 1992 |- |102B3 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:Adirondack Tralways MCI 102B3 62934.jpg |Coach available with optional Stainless Steel panels and nosecap in 1992 |- |102A3 102AW3 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:GO Transit MCI 102A3 1512a.jpg |Built from 1986-1990. W indicated wheelchair lift equipped. |- |102A2 102AW2 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:Bee-Line MCI 934.jpg |Two axle version, generally used for commuter service. W indicated wheelchair lift equipped. |- |96A3 96AW3 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) | |Built from 1985-1990. W indicated wheelchair lift equipped. |- |96A2 96AW2 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) | |Two axle version, generally used for commuter service. W indicated wheelchair lift equipped. |- |MC-12 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) |Image:2003-08-25 Greyhound bus.jpg |Built primarily for Greyhound Lines from 1991-1998 |- |MC-9 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) |Image:KKBus FC666 Front.jpg |Also known as the Crusader II. Built from 1978-1990. Replaced MC-8 due to problem with eights baggage doors not staying open. |- |MC-8 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) | |Also known as the Crusader. Built from 1973-1978. First MCI built with optional automatic transmissions. |- |MC-7 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) | |Built from 1968-1973. |- |MC-6 MCX-6 |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:MCI MC 6 MH.jpg |Made only for Greyhound. Wider-than-normal coaches not approved to operate in all 50 states. Two MCX-6 prototypes built in 1969. |- |MC-5 MCC-5 MCX-5 MC-5A
MCC-5A MC-5B MC-5C |35 ft
(10.67 m) |96 in
(2.44 m) | |MCC-5 and MCC-5A built for Canadian customers. One MCX-5 prototype built as Central Greyhound Lines number 2400 in May 1964. |- |MC-4 |35 ft (10.67 m) |96 in (2.44 m) | |Built from 1963 to 1963. |- |MC-3 MCX-3 |35 ft (10.67 m) |96 in (2.44 m) | |Built from 1961 to 1963. One MCX-3 prototype built as Thiessen Transportation Ltd. number 24 in December 1961. |- |MC-2 MCX-2 |35 ft (10.67 m) |96 in (2.44 m) | |Built from 1960 to 1961. One MCX-2 prototype built as Pontiac Bus Lines number 6029 in April 1960. |- |MC-1 MCX-1 |35 ft (10.67 m) |96 in (2.44 m) | |Built from 1959 to 1961. One MCX-1 prototype built as Western Canada Greyhound Lines number W1000 in August 1959. |- |Courier 200B | | | |Built in 1949. |- |Courier 200A | | | |Built from 1948 to 1949. |- |Courier 200 | | | |Built from 1947 to 1948. |- |Courier 100C | | | |Built in 1949. |- |Courier 100B | | | |Built from 1948 to 1949. |- |Courier 100A | | | |Built from 1947 to 1948. |- |Courier 100 | | | |Built from 1946 to 1947. |- |Courier 97 | | | |Only one built in December 1956 as Western Canada Greyhound Lines number W960. |- |Courier 96 | | | |Built from 1955 to 1960. |- |Courier 95D | | | |Diesel. Built from 1953 to 1960. |- |Courier 95
Courier 95 Skyview | | | |Built from 1953 to 1960. |- |Courier 90
Courier 90 Skyview | | | |Built from 1953 to 1960. |- |Courier 85X | | | |Built in 1952. |- |Courier 85A | | | |Built from 1951 to 1952. |- |Courier 85 | | | |Built from 1950 to 1952. |- |Courier 50 Courier 50A | | | |Built from 1950 to 1955. |}

Transit (all discontinued)

| class"wikitable" |- !Model !Length !Width !Example !Notes |- |Classic (transit bus) TC40-102N TC40-102A |40 ft
(12.19 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:MTA Bus MCI Classic 7868.jpg |Transit and suburban style bus, Design acquired from General Motors and built by MCI from 1987-1993. Sold to Nova Bus in 1993. |- |Classic TC60-102N |60 ft
(18.29 m) |102 in
(2.59 m) |Image:Metro Transit 708.jpg |Transit style articulated bus. 9 units built by MCI, for Metro Transit (Halifax) in Halifax Regional Municipality and Réseau de transport de la Capitale in Quebec City |- |Rapid Transit Series 06 or -08 (Wide Front Doors) |30/35/40 ft
(9.14/10.67/12.19 m) |96/102 in
(2.44/2.59 m) |Image:LACMTA 1312.jpg amp;nbsp;Image:MTA Bus TMC RTS 7167.jpg |Transit and suburban style bus. Design acquired from General Motors, and built by MCI (Transportation Manufacturing Corporation from 1987-1994. Sold to Nova Bus in 1994. |- |40TRY | | | |Trolleybus. One demonstrator built 1942. |- |150 | | | |Built circa1939. |}

References

External links

* http://www.mcicoach.com Motor Coach Industries official home page] * http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/builders/mcilist.html Motor Coach Industries Limited History & Models] * http://dieselbusparts.com DieselBusParts.com] A great resource for RTS & MCI bus repair, restoration and free manuals. Category:Bus manufacturers Category:Companies established in 1932 Category:Companies based in Cook County, Illinois Category:Schaumburg, Illinois Category:Companies based in Winnipeg Category:Pembina County, North Dakota Category:Motor vehicle assembly plants in Canada Category:Hybrid electric bus manufacturers Category:Private equity portfolio companies fr:Motor Coach Industries