The 60,000th Australian-built Volvo truck has been delivered to the Borg Group, celebrating 60 years of Volvo in Australia.
The Diamond Edition FH16 780 GlobetraotterXL was handed over to Michael and Darren Borg at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol, Brisbane headquarters.
“It’s a proud moment in Australian manufacturing to see this truck delivered to another proud Australian manufacturer,” says Volvo Trucks Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing, Tom Chapman.
“Borg’s drive and innovation over the past 35 years have been inspiring, and it’s been a real privilege to see them grow from strength to strength.”
Michael Borg, co-founder of Borg Group says: “It’s a great privilege to receive Volvo’s 60,000th locally made truck – a milestone that speaks to more than 30 years of partnership built on trust, quality and shared values.
“We’ve grown together, and this moment is a testament to what long-term collaboration can achieve.”
The milestone truck will be put to good use, hauling machinery and equipment to support across the various Borg businesses.
The 780hp, 17 litre, 3800Nm prime mover is rated to 130 tonnes and features a 13-speed I-Shift automated transmission, Volvo Dynamic Steering and Pilot Plus automated cruise control.
The striking Diamond Edition livery pays homage to six decades of Volvo in Australia while the interior boasts limited edition dark leather upholstery and a 400-watt sound system with sub-woofer.
A full suite of passive and active safety systems protect both the driver and other road users.
Volvo Truck’s manufacturing facility in Wacol Qld was established in 1972 and has grown steadily over the last 53 years to become one of Australia’s largest vehicle manufacturing facilities.
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