Volvo Group celebrates 50 years of manufacturing
Volvo Group Australia marked five decades of building trucks in Australia this week with the handover of two special trucks to key customers.The keys to a 50-year branded Volvo FH700XXL were handed over to Scott and Regina Harvey at the event while Nathan Stephens of Ipswich-based JR Stephens also took delivery of a 50-year themed Mack Anthem.
Volvo Trucks International Senior Vice President, Per Erik Lindstrom was also present at the anniversary event. “We talk about the Volvo family; I am super proud to be here to help celebrate 50 years of building trucks here, this country is very important to Volvo Group, and we are here to stay,” Mr Linstrom said.
Martin Merrick, President and CEO, Volvo group Australia echoed the sentiment, saying: “While this is a celebration of our success and longevity in one of the toughest trucking markets on the planet, this is also a celebration of customer success,” he said.
“Without long term customers like SRH and JR Stephens we wouldn’t be able to mark this occasion,” Mr Merrick added.
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“Our customers challenge us to go on the journey with them. As they grow and succeed, we too grow and succeed.
“These companies are just a small part of the colourful tapestry of characters and stories that make up the Australian transport industry yet their contribution to our society and our economy is invaluable,” Mr Merrick concluded.
Gary Bone, Vice President Volvo Trucks Australia also offered his thoughts on the occasion, saying: “It’s when you dig into the history of these customers and their partnership that you reflect on the journey that they’ve taken over the years.”
“Scott and Regina Harvey started SRH milk haulage back in 1996 with a single Volvo at Hexham NSW, move on 26 years over half the time that Volvo has been building trucks in Australia they’re now in three states with over 60 trucks utilising both the Mack and Volvo brands,” Mr Bone said.
“It’s been an adventure that’s for sure,” said Scott Harvey, of his 26 years in transport. “But I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it all the way through.
“For me it’s the people and the relationships that make it work. The backup and support, especially when you’re on milk 24/7, has always been there for SRH without a doubt.”
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