Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks suspend production due to Coronavirus concerns

Contributing Editor Alex Crissey has been with Fleet Equipment since 2015.

Published: Mar 20, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks have suspended the manufacturing process in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

In a letter to customers posted to the Volvo website, Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Verhooeve wrote that “out of an abundance of caution we have suspended our manufacturing operations to protect plant employees. As you can imagine this situation continues to evolve, so we encourage you to keep in close contact with your local dealer to stay informed about the latest developments.”

Verhooeve added that all service, parts and uptime operations will be unaffected and will continue to run.

This is a developing story and we will update it when and if new information becomes available.

Vipar Heavy Duty announces Latin America expansion plans

Plans include focusing on new locations, stockholders, and suppliers to serve the growing market.

By Nadine Battah

Published: May 15, 2024

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Powered by more than 100 locations and 15 years of serving the parts and service needs of commercial vehicle owners throughout Mexico, Vipar Heavy Duty announced plans to expand its operations and network in Latin America.

“Vipar Heavy Duty is focused on growing our business in Mexico, Central America and Colombia,” said Chris Baer, Vipar Heavy Duty president and chief executive officer. “Plans are underway for existing distributors to open new locations. We will also be strategically adding new stockholders and new suppliers to best serve Latin American markets. This is a growth opportunity for all participants.”