Volvo announces $69 million investment for New River Valley truck plant

Updated Jun 27, 2014

volvoVolvo has announced a major investment for its North American manufacturing operations. A $69 million investment in state-of-the art equipment, processes and plant redesign will further improve manufacturing efficiency and vehicle quality at Volvo’s New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly plant 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 Vice President and General Manager Lars Blomberg.  “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 state-of-the art, energy-efficient upgrades to the paint facility that will increase North American paint capacity and deliver superior quality.  New racking and storage systems, docks, and lifting devices, together with the redesign of a variety of work areas, will allow improved material delivery.

“The NRV plant and the passion of its employees are a competitive advantage for Volvo Trucks,” said Göran Nyberg, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing.  “This investment gives them the tools to continue optimizing delivery precision and quality for our customers.”