Volvo Trucks is investing US$69m in equipment, processes and plant redesign at its New River Valley (NRV) assembly facility in Dublin, Virginia.
“This investment will spur significant improvements in material handling and parts flow that will allow us to increase throughput and reduce tied-up capital,” said Volvo Trucks vice president and general manager, Lars Blomberg.
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“In addition to helping us further improve product quality, the redesign and additional equipment will also provide our employees with an even safer and more ergonomic working environment.”
The enhancements will include energy-efficient upgrades to the paint facility that will increase North American paint capacity.
New racking and storage systems, docks, and lifting devices, together with the redesign of a variety of work areas, will also allow improved material delivery.
“The NRV plant and the passion of its employees are a competitive advantage for Volvo Trucks,” said Volvo Trucks North American sales and marketing president, Göran Nyberg.
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By GlobalData“This investment gives them the tools to continue optimising delivery precision and quality for our customers.”
