IET Queensland Network Technical Visit to Volvo Production Facility at Wacol, QLD

Volvo Group Australia have been manufacturing trucks in Wacol, Brisbane since 1972. Volvo recognised early on the operating challenges that customers face in Australia – heavier loads, greater distances, and a climate ranging from the hot and dusty Outback to the ice and snow of the mountains. Conditions that make trucks work harder than just about anywhere else in the world. It’s for those reasons Volvo started designing and building trucks in Australia – for Australian conditions and Australian customers. Today Volvo’s Wacol plant has built over 78,000 Australian Made trucks, employs over 800 people, and has over 100 local suppliers.

During this 90-minute factory tour, the participants will get to witness how Volvo has tackled challenges unique to Australia and meet their demand keeping up with the latest developments in the industry.