Volvo Group manufacturing set to idle

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo Group Australia is announcing a temporary four-week shutdown of the Wacol, Qld manufacturing plant.

The closure will become effective April 13, with work set to resume on May 10.

“Volvo and Mack trucks have an identity indelibly etched into the Australian transport industry. We build these trucks here in Australia with pride,” said Martin Merrick President and CEO of Volvo Group Australia.

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“We have successfully implemented social distancing and hygiene initiatives throughout our business and to keep our factory running, however, COVID-19 has made a considerable impact in limiting supply chains around the world and our supply chain is no exception.

“The decision to idle our factory due to global supply chain disruptions will not only serve to secure our business over the long term, it will also serve to support the 90 plus suppliers that in turn support our supply chain.”

Importantly, this decision does not affect the operation of Volvo Group Australia’s private and company-owned workshops and service centres which are continuing to support the company’s truck and bus customers.

The National Parts Distribution Centre in Sydney is also currently operating as normal.

“We are committed to playing our part in supporting the transport industry during these challenging times,” Mr Merrick said.