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Euro 6 Trucks Rolling Off the Line in Wacol

Euro 6 trucks rolling off the line in Wacol

To mark the next step in development for Volvo, with Euro 6 trucks rolling off the line in Wacol, Queensland, Linfox took delivery of the first batch of a 130 truck order for Volvo FM prime movers for its fleet. The first locally manufactured Euro 6 Volvo FMs started to roll off the Volvo Group Australia Wacol assembly line in September. 

“Volvo’s new Australian-made Euro 6 fleet combines local manufacturing expertise with our key commitments at Linfox, to act sustainably and lead in safety and compliance,” said Peter Fox, Linfox Logistics Executive Chairman. “Our investment in sustainable vehicles has helped to significantly reduce our emissions over the past several years. Linfox and Volvo share a longstanding commitment to safe, efficient fleets that minimise our impact on the environment and the communities in which we operate.” 

Euro 6 trucks rolling off the line in Wacol

Peter Fox, VGA President and CEO, Martin Merrick and Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz were present to see the first examples of Euro 6 models emerge from the end of the line. 

“Here we have three iconic brands working together, Volvo Trucks, Linfox and Australian Made,” said Martin. “We are working together to drive a safer, cleaner, more productive transport industry here in this country. Manufacturing our products in Australia makes us strong, while buying Australian Made promotes success in our community. And now we are building our cleanest, safest trucks here in this country.” 

Among the Euro 6 trucks rolling off the line in Wacol, these first Volvo FM prime movers cover both 11 and 13 litre engine capacities as well as horsepower ratings from 460 to 500hp. The trucks are also fitted with active and passive safety equipment as well as meeting the criteria of the Swedish BOF10 crash test. 

In regard to local manufacturing, Assistant Minister Buchholz was effusive in his support of the Volvo Group Australia facility and the employees and local suppliers it supports, “It is great to see three iconic brands here, Volvo, Linfox and most importantly the Australian made brand,” said Buchholz,, “You’ll hear some people say manufacturing in Australia is dead.

“I say you only need to ask the employees here at this Wacol site, who I might add are building these trucks of tomorrow, about that. These employees are building the trucks of tomorrow that will deliver the essential goods and services our communities need. 

“It is great to see the next generation of Euro 6 vehicles, rolling out of the Volvo plant and we look forward to Volvo Group Australia’s continuing investment in heavy vehicle manufacturing in Australia.” 

Euro 6 trucks rolling off the line in Wacol

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