Volvo Group Australia is shutting down its Wacol, Queensland plant for four weeks in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The closure will take place on April 13 and work is set to resume on May 10.
The shutdown will not impact the operation of Volvo Group Australia’s private and company owned workshops and service agents who are continuing to support our truck and bus customers.
Its national parts distribution centre in Sydney is also currently operational supporting the dealer network and customers.
Volvo Group Australia president and chief executive Martin Merrick says the Covid-19 outbreak has had “a considerable impact in limiting supply chains around the world and our supply chain is no exception”.
“Volvo and Mack trucks have an identity indelibly etched into the Australian transport industry. We build these trucks here in Australia with pride.
“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.
“Volvo Group Australia is committed to supporting a safe, sustainable, efficient and productive transport and manufacturing industry locally. We are committed to customer success and acknowledge the challenges faced by our business partners in these uncertain times.
“We are committed to playing our part in supporting the transport industry during these challenging times.
“We have put in place social distancing and hygiene measures at all sites to combat the spread of COVID-19, we are servicing our truck and bus customers who are ensuring essential supplies and essential workers reach their destinations safely,”
