May 1, 2005 12:00 PM

Navistar International Corp and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG of Munich, Germany, have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing of components and systems for commercial trucks, including a range of diesel engines.

MAN and Navistar's operating company, International Truck and Engine Corp, are both leaders in the truck, bus, and diesel engine business in their respective geographic markets: MAN in Europe and International in North and South America.

Jack Allen, president of International's Engine Group, said both companies have agreed to not comment on any specific components or applications at this time for competitive reasons.