“We’re very proud of the partnership with MLG which exemplifies the application excellence achievable through local manufacturing,” says Darren Cowan, Acting Vice President, Mack Trucks Australia.
"Engineering trucks that are 100% customisable ensures that every Mack truck is completely fit for task; in this case, tackling the challenges of operating high GCM road trains in remote parts of Australia,” he concludes.
The MLG fleet consists of over 140 trucks, of which more than 50% percent are Mack, working at sites across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
The trucks which operate anywhere between 50-150 kilometres at weights of 200-300 ton, predominantly deliver ore from open pit to operating plants.
The company took delivery of it’s first Mack, a 170-ton rated Titan, from Truck Centre WA in 2014 and that truck is still working in the MLG fleet.
“We specialise in a key set of services, but a large part of what we do is bulk haulage,” says Murray Leahy, Managing Director MLG. “Uptime, efficiency and productivity are critical to our operations, and the Mack brand has played a key part in keeping our wheels turning over the last decade.”
“That we can depend upon Australian-made products to service our customers 24/7 in the dirt, dust, heat, and flies is a testament to the local knowledge, skill and dedication of the engineers at Wacol.”
Volvo Group’s production facility in Wacol has been a proud player in Australia’s transport industry for 52 years employing over 1,600 staff and engaging with around 120 local suppliers.
“The culture of Volvo Group is one of pride and passion; we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to acknowledge our engineers and technicians for their contribution in achieving this incredible milestone,” says Martin Merrick, President and CEO of Volvo Group Australia.
“World class manufacturing is alive and well here in Australia and I’m extremely proud to see this Mack Titan delivered to such a valued business partner.”
Matt Wood
Public Relations and Media Manager (Volvo Group Australia)
Mobile: +61 (0)436 681 117
Email: matthew.wood@volvo.com
About Volvo Group Australia
Volvo Group Australia is responsible for Mack, Volvo truck brands within Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the South Pacific Islands. Mack and Volvo Trucks proudly carry the Australian Made certification for trucks built at the local Wacol factory in Brisbane. Volvo Group Australia is the sole authorised distributor for UD Trucks in Australia.
We provide complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, including complete solutions for financing and service. Over 1400 people are employed by Volvo Group Australia across the country, with over 80 suppliers also benefitting from local production. Volvo Group boasts the largest dealer network in Australia and New Zealand with service points across the country giving access to metropolitan and regional customers.