* Australia - Introducing new VOLVO FH truck
* Queensland - Volvo FH tailored for the tough Australian market
(Picture: The roll out of the new Volvo FH series outside Europe has started with its launch to the Australian market)
Brisbane,QNL,Australia -Irish Truckers News (Ireland) -28 May 2013: -- Volvo make a number of alterations to their trucks for the Australian market, where drivers spend an average of five nights in their cab... The roll-out of the new Volvo FH series outside Europe has started. The first stop is Brisbane, Australia. Volvo Trucks’ ambition is to further strengthen the brand’s already strong market position in the country. Due to the exceptionally tough operating conditions in Australia, this launch also sends a clear message about just how high the new trucks’ quality standards really are... Since 2009, Volvo Trucks' market share has grown from 9.5 per cent to 12.9 per cent...
* Sweden - Volvo Trucks presents Euro-6 offer
Stockholm,Sweden -HGV UK -May 28, 2013: -- Volvo Trucks has introduced new trucks with Euro-6 engines ranging from the smallest medium-duty 5-litre engine to the heavy-duty 13-litre variant. Beginning in the spring 2014, Volvo trucks will also be available with a 16-litre Euro-6 engine and with the I-Torque driveline for the 13-litre engine... For the heavy-duty engine range, the D11, D13 and the upcoming D16, Volvo Trucks has retained its tried and tested catalytic emission control, SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction). SCR has proved to be extremely effective in the after-treatment of emissions and it is also the ideal match for Euro-6 requirements. In addition, Volvo Trucks has improved the catalytic coating of its SCR unit and the AdBlue injection system...
* Germany - Mercedes-Benz opens up a large warehouse at its site in Molsheim
(Photo from Mercedes-Benz - 610 employees work at this location specializes in the transformation of trucks and commercial vehicles)
Molsheim,Alsace,France -Logistics Magazine, by Philippe Bohlinger -31 May 2013: -- To improve its logistics processes, the Mercedes-Benz Molsheim (Bas-Rhin), has invested three million euros in the construction of a large warehouse shelving height... In early May, Mercedes-Benz has launched a new high-rise warehouse shelving its Molsheim, Bas-Rhin (610 employees). Three million investment and nine months of work were necessary for the development of 3,500 m2 storage... Over 4000 parts for different vehicles can now be stored in this building consists of fourteen rows of shelves that rise over seven floors up to thirteen meters. These raw materials, parts from subcontractors, but also parts directly manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Molsheim factory... Eight people were assigned to the warehouse equipped with cranes for the transfer of ordered parts to assembly lines...
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