After a four-week shutdown as a result of the global spread of Covid-19 and subsequent supply chain disruption, work recommenced at the Volvo Group Australia‘s Wacol factory in Queensland on 11 May.

“Key suppliers, both locally and overseas have resumed the production and shipping of components over the last few weeks,” said Martin Merrick, president and CEO of Volvo Group Australia. “I‘m delighted to see work resume at our world-class factory.”

The factory will continue with current social distancing and hygiene measures, and implement additional precautions such as mandatory employee temperature monitoring.

“Over the past seven weeks we‘ve seen the best of the Australian transport industry delivering essential goods, services and people to their destinations in challenging circumstances. Our dealerships, parts distribution network and workshops have been on hand to support those vehicles during that time.

“I am now very pleased to see our ‘certified Australian Made‘ Volvo and Mack trucks begin rolling out of the factory doors once again,” said Merrick.