About company. The history of the creation of the Volvo company (10 photos) Who makes the Volvo country

Volvo is a Swedish car brand that produces sedans, station wagons, sports cars, coupes and trucks. Headquarters Volvo Car Corporation is based in Gothenburg. It is part of the Geely Automobile holding.

When creating cars, the brand's engineers are especially careful about the issue of safety. They have developed the largest number of innovative technologies in the field of passive and active safety in comparison with other brands.

At its inception, the company was part of the world's largest manufacturer of bearings, lubrication systems, seals and mechatronics SKF. The word "Volvo" was the slogan of the company. Translated from Latin, it means "torsion".

Volvo was founded in 1927 in Gothenburg as a subsidiary of SKF. Assar Gabrielsson became its managing director and Gustav Larson became its chief engineer. They immediately announced that safety for all road users would be the guiding principle behind the development of Volvo cars.

First Volvo car left the assembly line on April 14, 1927. It was the ÖV 4, nicknamed "Jacob". The main components of the chassis were developed by Ian G. Smith, who worked in the American auto industry for many years and borrowed many technical solutions from American cars.

Gustav Larson worked on the development of the four-cylinder in-line 2-liter engine with side valves. The power unit developed 28 hp. at 2000 rpm Maximum speed model was 90 km / h. The open body with five passenger seats was made of sheet steel and was placed on an ash and birch frame. In the harsh climate of Sweden, the open-source version of the model was not successful. But the PV4 sedan was much more comfortable and popular. Its body was a wooden frame, sheathed not with sheet steel, but with artificial leather. By expanding the seats, it was possible to get two comfortable berths.

Volvo ÖV 4 (1927-1929)

1928 introduced a longer version of the PV4, the Special, which featured a longer bonnet, a smoothed dash line, narrower windshield pillars, and a rectangular rear glass... In the same year, the first Volvo truck, the Type 1, was produced.

Since its inception, the company has hatched plans for a six-cylinder engine. In April 1929, the first model with a new engine, the PV651, was presented. Under its hood was a 3-liter power unit power of 55 h.p. The PV651 and PV652, which became its successor, were wider and longer than previously produced vehicles.

The six-cylinder models helped the company enter the taxi market it was aiming to enter. In the first year of sales alone, 1,383 copies were sold, of which 27 were exported.

The reliable and safe cars really liked the taxi companies. Demand spurred Volvo engineers to develop the seven-seat TR671 and TR672 models, which received a lengthened chassis. In 1935, they were replaced by the TR701-704 with a 3670 cc engine. cm and a capacity of 80-84 hp.

In 1933, the new PV653 (Standard) and PV654 (De Luxe) entered the market. They received an all-metal body, 17-inch wheels instead of 19-inch, updated dashboard with glove compartment. The cars differed from their predecessors by improved noise insulation: the engine was separated from the chassis by rubber cushions, and the wall between the passenger compartment and the engine compartment was covered with noise-absorbing material.

Volvo PV653 (1933-1937)

Then came the 654 De luxe with a plush interior, two spare wheels and a flashlight. reverse... In 1935, the PV658 and PV659 models came out, which had a significant impact on the appearance of all cars produced after themselves. Their radiator had a slightly tilted backward position, and the wheel hub caps took on an unusual shape. All wheels were equipped with hydraulically actuated brakes.

In 1935, a new model appeared with a streamlined design, similar to American cars. It was the Volvo PV36 Carioca, a comfortable, quiet sedan with independent front suspension with wishbones and springs, strong steel body and high safety performance. The cabin could accommodate six people: three in front and three in the back. The seats were spacious and comfortable. A total of 500 copies of the model were produced, plus one chassis, which Nordbergs Karosseri turned into a luxury convertible.

Volvo PV36 (1935-1938)

In 1936, the first generation of small Volvo models appeared - the PV51 car. It was equipped with the same 3.6-liter 86 hp engine as the PV36 Carioca, but was simpler, more affordable and popular. The model was distinguished by a narrow body with an undivided windshield, the presence of only one wiper and a modest interior trim.

In the spring of 1939, the company began developing mechanisms to switch to gas produced from coal. These developments were more useful than ever, since there was a shortage of gasoline in Europe. After the outbreak of hostilities, the production of civilian vehicles came to a standstill. The company switched to the manufacture of special military vehicles and devices for working on gas.

The first post-war car was the PV60. It will be remembered by the fans of the brand as the last car from the generation of huge passenger Volvo with a six-cylinder engine. Her looks were already old-fashioned, but the PV60 still sold well. Say what you like, but this was the last representative of the "old school", very reliable and comfortable.

In 1944, the PV444 was introduced - a car that became a landmark for the brand. It was the first Volvo to feature a compact size and new design that echoed the current trends of American car manufacturers. The car received a one-piece steel monocoque body without a frame and a new four-cylinder engine with a short flywheel and an overhead camshaft. He developed a power of 40 hp. For the first time, a triplex windshield was installed on a car. Another significant advantage of the new model is its low price, which was 4,800 Swedish kronor. For this amount, the first car of the company was sold in 1927.

The PV444 made its debut at the Volvo show in Stockholm, where 2,300 purchase contracts were signed in 10 days. This is despite the fact that the plans of the company included the production of only 8,000 copies of the model. In total, during the production of the car, about 200,000 units were sold.

Volvo PV444 (1946-1958)

In 1954, Volvo made a sensation in the automotive world. It was the open sporty two-seater Sport P 1900. No one expected this from the conservative and safety-focused automaker. The model was developed with an eye on the export markets, as the company already had a negative experience of selling convertibles to the Swedish public. However, this time the car was sold successfully. Still would! In addition to its dashing appearance and thoughtful security system, it could boast of a five-year warranty, which stipulates the obligation of the auto company to pay for repairs more than 200 kroons. The insured event included an accident or road accident. Under the hood of the Sport P 1900 was a 1,414 cc in-line four-cylinder engine. cm with a power of 70 hp.

In August 1966, Volvo introduced the Model 144, which until 1974 was the most massive in the company's history. This car was distinguished by a large glass area and a good exterior design. He also received a lot of Volvo's safety innovations. This list included energy absorbing zones in the front and rear of the body, a unique brake system, disc brakes on all wheels, smooth interior without protruding parts and seat belts for the driver and front passenger.

In 1974, the manufacturer introduced a new generation of cars - the 240 and 260 series, created on the basis of the 140 series. They were distinguished from their predecessors by a different front end, a modernized chassis with MacPherson strut front wheels, larger engines and new four-cylinder engines.

Volvo 240 (1974-1984)

In the mid-70s, Volvo bought the Dutch DAF Car BV, which allowed it to settle into the small car segment. The first novelty of this series was the Volvo 66, which was produced in the body of a two-door sedan or three-door station wagon. It was equipped with a stepless automatic transmission gears and rear-wheel drive system.

In 1986, the Volvo 480ES, the brand's first front-wheel drive production model, rolled off the assembly line. She received a design unlike the previous work of the company with retractable headlights.

In 1991, the company introduced the SIPS side impact protection system, and in 1994, it created the world's first airbags that protect against side impact.

In 1999, the unit responsible for the production passenger cars, for $ 6.45 billion was bought by Ford Motor. The following year, Volvo Trucks and Renault entered into an agreement to create a single vehicle manufacturing facility, becoming Europe's largest truck manufacturer. In 2010, Ford sold Volvo Cars Indian company Geely Automobile.

The acquaintance of Russian buyers with Volvo took place back in the USSR, when, since 1973, for the needs of "Sovtransavto" truck tractors stamps. In 1989, official sales of cars and trucks began in the Soviet Union. Now the brand is represented on the Russian market by three companies: LLC VFS Vostok, CJSC Volvo Vostok, which are responsible for the sale of trucks, and LLC Volvo Kars, which promotes passenger cars. Since 2009, the assembly of Volvo FH, FM, FMX trucks has been carried out in Kaluga. The investment in the construction of the new plant cost 100 million euros. In 2014, the Volvo Group set up a full-cycle cab production at the plant, investing an additional € 90 million.

Despite the division and different owners, the Volvo brand continues its glorious development as a manufacturer of quality and safe cars with a balanced character. The companies are planning to expand production and further improve cars.

Volvo Cars has begun production of its bestselling XC60 at Volvo factory in the Chinese city of Chengdu. Expansion of production in China was made possible by continuous sales growth.

The Volvo XC60 is the second model to be produced in China. Production of the first model in China, the long-wheelbase Volvo S60L sedan, began in November 2013.

The expansion of production with the start of assembly of the XC60 at the Chengdu plant will create an additional 500 jobs, and the total plant will total about 2,650 people. The new system for calculating working hours will allow you to reach the required volume of production.

The XC60 is Volvo's best seller worldwide and in China.

In the first nine months of 2014, global sales of the XC60 grew 20.4 percent to 98,309 vehicles. During the same period, sales in China increased by 32.3 percent - 24,940 vehicles were sold. Earlier this year, the total production of the XC60, which entered the market in 2008, was 500,000 vehicles.

"Start of productionXC60 in Chengdu is one of the latest milestones on the path of transformationVolvo Cars, - stated Håkan Samuelsson (Hå kanSamuelsson), President and CEOVolvoCars. – It is very important to support overall growth.Volvoin the market that is currently the largest forVolvo".

The Chengdu factory is located in the economic and technological development zone in central China. The plant can produce 120,000 cars per year.

Volvo Cars also has a plant in Daqing, northeastern China, where the assembly of the Volvo XC Classic, a localized version of the first generation Volvo XC90 designed specifically for the Chinese market, has begun.

In addition, Volvo Cars has operated an engine factory in Zhangjiakou city northwest of Beijing since autumn 2013, supplying its products to assembly plants in Chengdu and Daqing.

All of the company's activities in China are carried out in full compliance with Volvo Cars' global standards and processes, which operate at the Torslanda and Ghent factories in Europe.

"The Chengdu plant is exactly the same as our factories in Europe,- told Lars Danielson (LarsDanielson), senior vice presidentVolvoCarsChinaOperationsand CEOVolvoCarChina. – In terms of quality, technology and equipment used, working conditions, safety and environmental standards, our plant in Chengdu fully complies with global standards and requirements.Volvo Cars".

Volvo Cars has enjoyed strong sales in China this year, with retail sales up 36 percent over 2013. Volvo Cars is clearly ahead of its premium competitors in China and is rapidly expanding its market share.

In addition to the XC60 and S60L in the Chinese market, the leaders in their V60 and V40 segments show excellent sales figures. Volvo cars are currently sold in more than 160 dealerships throughout China.

“The expectations of the Chinese consumers are in no way lower than those of the Europeans. They rely on the highest quality products,- is talking Mr. Danielson. – Buyers have a huge choice in the highly competitive China market, so we guarantee high quality vehiclesVolvoproduced at our plant in Chengdu, which are no different from the cars produced by our factories in Europe. "

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Volvo Car Group v 2013

In fiscal year 2013, profit from operating activitiesVolvo Car Groupamounted to 1.919 million SEK (66 million NIS in 2012). Annual income for this period amounted to 122.245 million NIS. (124 . 547 ), while net profit reached the level960 million sch. (-542 million sch.). Worldwide retail sales reached427 . 840 (421 . 951) cars is an increase of 1.4 percent compared to 2012. Profit from core business was boosted by cost savings and strong sales, which is evidence of the successful implementation of the transformation planVolvo Car Group... According to the company's forecasts, financial results for 2014 will be positive, and sales will demonstrate another record and increase by 5 percent.

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CompanyVolvo has existed since 1927. TodayVolvoIs one of the most famous and respected automotive brands in the world.Volvo Carssells its vehicles in approximately 100 countries, with sales in 2013 of 427,000 vehicles. Since 2010Volvo Cars owned by a Chinese companyZhejiang Geely Holding (Geely Holding). Volvo Carswas part of a group of companiesSwedish Volvo Group (Sweden), and in 1999 it was acquired by an American companyFord Motor Company... In 2010 yearVolvo Carsbought by the companyGeely Holding.

As of December 2013 inVolvo Carsemployed over 23,000 people worldwide. Head officeVolvo Cars, product development, marketing and administrative functions are concentrated in Gothenburg, Sweden. Head officeVolvo Carsin China is located in Shanghai (China). The main production facilities of the company are located in Gothenburg (Sweden), Ghent (Belgium) and Chengdu (China). Engines for carsVolvoare produced at the plant in Skövde (Sweden) andZhangjiakou(China).

Volvo Personvagnar AB is a Swedish car manufacturer specializing in the production of passenger cars and crossovers. Since 2010, it has been a subsidiary of the Chinese company Geely Automobile (holding Zhejiang Geely). The headquarters is located in Gothenburg (Sweden). Interestingly, the very word Volvo in Latin means "I roll."

Assar Gabrielson and Gustav Larson were at the origin of the founding of the Swedish car manufacturer. A chance encounter with college classmates in 1924 led to the formation of an automobile company under the wing of bearing manufacturer SKF.

The first Volvo ÖV4 (Jacob) drove out of the factory gates on the island of Hisingen in Gothenburg in April 1927. The car had an open top of the phaeton type, was equipped with a gasoline four-cylinder engine (28 hp) and could accelerate to 90 km / h. This was followed by the new Volvo PV4 sedan, and a year later the Volvo Special - an extended version of the sedan. In the first year, only 297 cars were sold, but in 1929, already 1383 Volvo cars found their buyers.

Even the first cars of the Swedish company were distinguished by a progressive technical stuffing and rich interior equipment. Suspended leather seats, wooden front panel, ashtray, curtains on the windows, and all this at the end of the 20s of the last century.

The company develops and produces reliable cars, and its main strong point is safe cars. Let's note the brightest and most significant models for the Swedish manufacturer:
The PV650 was assembled in the years 1929-1937.
Volvo TR670 from 1930 to 1937.
PV 36 Carioca - 1935-1938.

The Volvo PV800 series was nicknamed "the pig" and was very popular with Swedish taxi drivers, produced from 1938 to 1958.
PV60 - 1946-1950.

Volvo PV444 / 544 is the first car from Sweden with monocoque body, rolled off the assembly line from 1943 to 1966.
The Duett station wagon was produced from 1953 to 1969.
A unique and rare roadster P1900, only 58 cars were produced in 1956-1957 (according to some sources, 68).
The Volvo Amazon was produced in three body styles: coupe, sedan and station wagon from 1956 to 1970. The car was the first in the world to be equipped with front three-point seat belts.
The P1800 is one of the most beautiful sports coupes from Volvo, produced from 1961 to 1973.
Volvo 66 is a compact hatchback, produced in 1975-1980.

The 140 Series cars, produced from 1966 to 1974, open the modern history of the Swedish company Volvo.
The four-door sedan Volvo 164 represented Sweden in the luxury executive car segment from 1968 to 1975.
The next new Volvo cars in the form of 200 series cars won the love of motorists on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean due to their reliability and safety, cars were produced from 1974 to 1993 and were sold in more than 2.8 million copies. In Europe and North America, you can still find these models in fairly good condition.
The 300 Series are compact sedans and hatchbacks, produced from 1976 to 1991. They were replaced in 1987 by the Volvo 440 (hatchback) and 460 (sedan) models, production ceased in 1997.

One of the most striking and memorable cars in the history of the Volvo company was the three-door hatchback Volvo 480, produced from 1986 to 1995. The car was the first Volvo with front-wheel drive and the only one in the production line with retractable headlights.
The 700 series midsize sedans and station wagons were produced from 1982 to 1992. The cars sold around the world with a circulation of 1430 thousand units.
The 700 series was replaced in 1990 by the 900 series sedans. Cars were produced until 1998 and were able to repeat the result of the previous series of 1,430,000 cars sold.
The Volvo 850 sedans and station wagons appeared in the company's lineup in 1992. More than 1,360,000 vehicles were sold in over five years, production of the model was discontinued in 1997.

In the 21st century, the Scandinavian company offers a wide range of models. For each body type, Volvo offers its own letter designation: S - sedan, V - station wagon, C - coupe or convertible, XC - crossover.
The Swedish company Volvo is a leader in the global automotive industry in terms of the implementation of security systems used in passenger cars. Cars originally from Sweden are rightfully considered one of the safest in the global automotive market.
Volvo's auto assembly plants are scattered around the world, ranging from the main factories at Torslanda and Uddevalla (Sweden) to ancillary plants in Ghent (Belgium), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Chongqing (China).

The lineup in Russia is represented by Volvo С70, Volvo XC70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90.

Volvo was founded in 1915 in the Swiss city of Gothenburg as a subsidiary of SKF, a bearing manufacturer. It was founded by former college classmates Assar Gabrielson, an employee of SKF and Gustav Larson. The idea to go into the car business came to young engineers in a restaurant, for beer and crayfish. After some time, SKF management approved their idea and allocated funds for the development and production of the first cars.

The name Volvo is derived from the Latin verb volvete, which means "I roll." The Volvo emblem is a symbol of iron and the god of war, Mars, who fought exclusively with iron weapons. The associations that this emblem should give birth to are reliability and durability.

In 1927, the first Volvo car appeared - a phaeton with an open top and a four-cylinder engine. It was called OV4, and also had an unofficial name - Jacob. It was not just the first Volvo car - it was the first car made in Sweden. The Volvo Jacob had a powerful beech and ash chassis and suspension seats, which were rare in cars from the 1930s. Engine power 28 HP could accelerate the car up to 90 km / h.

In 1928, Volvo released its first sedan - PV4, and two years later - its modification PV651, with a six-cylinder engine with a capacity of 55 liters. With. This model was used as a taxi in Sweden. In the same year, the first Volvo Type 1 truck rolled off the assembly line.

At the Stockholm Motor Show in 1944, Volvo unveiled the PV444. This car model has become “ people's car»In Sweden, which was due to high quality at low cost. It was originally planned to assemble 8000 cars, however, due to the high demand, Volvo produced 200,000 cars. At the same exhibition, the company's first bus, the PV60, with a diesel engine was presented.

In 1951 Volvo switches to assembly line production. In the same year, the first Volvo Duete family car was released.

In the 1980s, the company began producing a new generation of cars. They featured a modern design and more powerful engines, which were refined to reduce fuel consumption. The main model of the 80s was the 760 in the sedan body, on which six-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines... It accelerated to 100 km / h in 13 seconds.

Today Volvo is owned by the Chinese concern Geely, which bought it from Ford in 2010 for $ 1.8 billion. However, Volvo's headquarters remained in Gothenburg.

TechnologiesVolvo

Throughout its Volvo stories paid Special attention development of security technologies.

The Swedish manufacturer was the first to equip its cars with three-point seat belts, laminated triplex windshields and lambda probes - sensors that help reduce emissions.

In the 1970s, Volvo developed the world's first child restraint system - a booster cushion and a special rear-facing child seat.

Much earlier than other companies, Volvo began to use its own innovative safety solutions on its cars - for example, the City Safety system, which prevents collisions at low speeds.

Volvoin motorsport

Since 2007, the team has been taking part in the world championship in road - circuit racing among body cars... Best achievement - 11th place overall in 2011.

From time to time Volvo exhibits its cars at the famous rally - the Dakar marathon. In 1983, the team won the compact truck class.

In addition, the Volvo concern participates in the European Truck Racing Championship. Cars under the Renault brand, which are produced at Volvo factories, won in 2010 and 2011.

Interesting Facts

Volvo is the first company in the world to set up its own dedicated crash investigation team. Based on the data from this unit, new safety systems for Swedish cars are being developed.

Volvo P1800, assembled in 1966, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the car with the highest mileage. It amounted to 4,200,000 km.

King Carl Gustav of Sweden drives a small hatchback on the roads.

Volvoin Russia

The history of Volvo in Russia began in 1973, when the state-owned company "Sovtransavto" bought Swedish trucks for international transport. The brand's representative office was opened in Russia in 1994. The V40 KOMBI models were especially popular in the 90s. In the 2000s, S-series sedans were the running models in Russia. Swedish cars have become popular among Russian motorists due to their classic design, high quality and reliability. These factors even influenced the formation of such a concept among motorists as Volvo as a driver. That was the name of the slow-moving, following the rules road traffic motorist who values ​​comfort and safety.

The machines were well suited for operation in the difficult weather conditions of the country. In addition, their success was ensured by their low cost in comparison with cars of competing brands.

Today on Russian market presented big choice Volvo cars: C70 coupe with a hardtop, sedans and, station wagons V60 and V80, as well as all-wheel drive crossovers XC60, XC70, etc. Over the past six years, Russians have been buying about 20,000 Swedish cars a year. The most popular model is the XC90. Sales of this crossover account for about 30% of all models presented today.

The company has a small truck assembly plant in Zelenograd. In addition, in 2009, a Volvo Trucks plant was opened in the Kaluga Region, which produces up to fifteen thousand trucks a year. Volvo does not plan to open factories for the production of passenger cars in Russia yet.

Do you know where Volvo is made? The country of origin of this car deserves all praise. It is produced in Sweden. The car is produced by the Swedish concern Aktiebolaget Volvo. The concern deals with commercial and engines and various equipment. Previously, it was possible to purchase and purchase from the Volvo concern passenger cars... Unfortunately, the cars were sold to the branch of the Ford concern, called Volvo Personvagnar. In turn, Ford transferred it to Geely.

The headquarters of the concern is located in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. From Latin "volvo" translates as "I roll" or "I spin".

history of the company

The company was founded by Assar Gabrielson and Gustaf Larson in 1915. In fact, it was a subsidiary of the popular SKF bearing manufacturer. The first production car Jakob OV 4 left the factory gates on April 14, 1927. She had an engine with a capacity of 28 Horse power and a top speed of 90 km / h.

The country of origin of the Volvo car is beautiful! Who becomes the president of the concern in 1956? Of course, Gunnar Ingellau! He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Economics. During his work, the company flourishes. Exports to the United States start in 1956. In the United States in 1957, 5000 Volvo cars were sold. The volume of car production is increasing. In 1956, 31,000 items were produced, and in 1971, 205,000 items were produced.

The country of origin "Volvo" has a temperate climate, mainly thanks to the Gulf Stream. It is very pleasant to work here. It should be added that Nils Ivar Bolin also worked tirelessly at Volvo. He is the author of the three-point seat belt. For the first time in the world, this element was equipped Volvo brands PV 444 and P120 Amazon.

The Р1800 model is made in the form of a two-seater sports coupe. It was released in 1960. And the production of the Volvo 144 began in 1966. It was this model that was equipped with a dual-circuit brake working system. And it was here that the deformable zones of the body were installed. This is an amazing Volvo! Which country of manufacture is capable of inventing such a candy? Of course, only Sweden.

In 1976, Volvo's creators developed the Lambda Sond oxygen sensors. In the same year, waste gas was created.

The Volvo Personvagnar passenger car division was sold to Ford in 1999. The concern was able to sell the division for $ 6.45 billion. Volvo Personvagnar AB is known in the USA as Volvo Cars. And since 1999 this branch has been transformed into a division of the Ford concern. But in December 2009, Ford announces the sale of Volvo Personvagnar AB to China's Zhejiang Geely Automobile. The branch is now worth $ 1.8 billion. On March 29, 2010, the Chinese enterprise officially signs the documents. These are the papers for the acquisition of the Volvo Cars brand from the Ford Motor company. The deal was completed on August 2, 2010.

Management and owners

Why does everyone choose Volvo? The country of origin knows the answer to this question. To do this, you need to find out who is the largest shareholder of AB Volvo concern? Of course, the Chinese concern Geely. Until 2010, Renault S.A. owned about 20% of the company's shares. She was then the largest owner. In 2012, these shares were acquired by the Chinese concern Geely.

Louis Schweitzer is chairman of the board of directors of this magnificent organization. And Leif Johansson holds the positions of executive director and president at the same time.

Organization's activities

At the moment, the concern "Volvo" supplies trucks to the Swedes. In addition to trucks, the company supplies construction equipment, buses, marine engine systems, financial services and space components.

In general, the Volvo brand is owned by the Geely holding. The Volvo concern also manages the brands:

• Renault Trucks.
• Nissan Diesel.
• Mack.
• Prevost.
• Nova Bus.

The holding consists of nine manufacturing companies and eleven business units.

Volvo in Russia

The official sale of Volvo cars in the USSR started in 1989. It should be noted that the much-needed Sovtransavto has been purchased since 1973.

Brand "Volvo" ... The country of origin is located in Northern Europe, in the center of civilization. At present, the concern "Volvo" in Russia is represented by the companies CJSC "Volvo Vostok" and LLC "VFS Vostok".

Volvo has built a new plant in Kaluga. The launch of this production took place on January 19, 2009. The production capacity of this plant is very high. It is 15,000 trucks per year. It is planned to install Volvo FM and models here. This is the first full-scale production of commercial trucks of a foreign brand in the Russian state. A little later, the Volvo Truck Center-Kaluga was built on the Volvo factory site. This center became operational in the summer of 2009. Volvo Holding has adopted a complex transport solution. Manufacturing, sales and service are now done in one place.

Corporation

Consider one of the industrial companies owned by the Volvo concern. The manufacturing country Sweden is proud of its brainchild, its automobile company. Volvo Trucks Corporation ranks among the world's top heavy truck manufacturers. This company was founded by Gustaf Larson and Assar Gabrielson in 1916. It is a subsidiary of the popular SKF bearing manufacturer.

The first serial car left the factory gates in 1927. The company gained complete independence from SKF in 1935.

At the beginning of 1928, the first truck appeared. It was named "LV Tier 1" and was an incredible success. A two-liter four-cylinder engine was installed on it. The engine power was 28 horsepower.

Can anyone forget Volvo? The country of origin will, on occasion, remind you of this concern. Indeed, in terms of volume in the world market, it is in second place. In 2006, Volvo Trucks sold 105,519 trucks.

Volvo trucks are considered comfortable and safe. The global international Volvo Trucks Corporation includes industrial and design centers located in the USA, Brazil, Sweden and Belgium. It includes an incredible number of assembly firms around the world. Some businesses present the corporation as a co-founder along with local production groups. Of course, there are organizations directly owned by the Volvo Group.

Renault Trucks in Russia

The first Renault trucks appeared in Russia in 1912. In the Russian Empire, the Ministry of War organized a race, and Renault took part in it.

In 2012, Renault Trucks celebrated its centenary on the Russian market. The company owns its own production workshop at the Kaluga Volvo plant. In 2009, the production of the Premium Route tractor began. Today, the plant assembles heavy trucks of the Premium and Kerax models. At the end of 2014, it is planned to start production of the latest model line of Renault Trucks trucks.

And in June 2013, an unforgettable ceremony was held in the Kaluga Region. The foundation stone of the future plant was laid. The company plans to manufacture cabins for Volvo and Renault trucks.