Volvo Penta starts engine production in Brazil

• 8 years ago (2016-07-04)
• David Flin

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Volvo Penta has started production of industrial engines for the power generation market at the Volvo Group’s facility in Curitiba, Brazil. A new production line has been set up at the plant for the Volvo Penta engines, which include the 13 litre TAD-1344GE and TAD-1345GE models.

Volvo Penta’s business plan in South America includes increased engagement with potential partners in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Paraguay.