Trucks
The eye-catching Diamond Edition FH16 780 Globetrotter XL was handed over to Michael and Darren Borg at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol headquarters.
“It’s a proud moment in Australian manufacturing to see this truck delivered to another proud Australian manufacturer,” says Tom Chapman, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Volvo Trucks Australia. “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 work hauling machinery and equipment to support across the varying Borg businesses. The 17 litre, 3800Nm prime mover is rated to 130 tons 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 6 decades of Volvo in Australia while the interior boasts limited edition dark leather upholstery and a 400 watt sound system with sub-woofer to keep the road tunes coming. 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. Every truck to leave the Wacol plant proudly wears the Australian Made logo.
Matt Wood
Public Relations and Media Manager (Volvo Group Australia)
Mobile: +61 (0)436 681 117
Email: matthew.wood@volvo.com
Volvo Trucks Australia supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in more than 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembeled in 12 countries across the globe, including Australia. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks' work is based on the core values of quality, safety and evironmental care.