Tony Kelleher has been appointed as the Acting President of Volvo Penta of the Americas. He has several years of experience within Volvo Penta in a wide range of roles and locations around the world. Kelleher has been serving as the VP of Customer Support & Training at Volvo Penta of the Americas, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction ...
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The first day of FLIBS
By David Gee It used to be that a killer sound system, a cool new gelcoat color or perhaps more power topped my next new boat wish list. Not any more. After one day at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show I now want my next boat to have an AgustaWestland AW109S twin-engine, eight-seat, multi-purpose helicopter sitting on the transom ...
Read More »Pandemic +1: Where are we now?
By David Gee and Adam Quandt Global pandemic. Do you remember when you first heard those words? When dealerships closed their doors and production lines shut down did memories of ’07 and ’08 come flooding back like a bad dream? Did you wonder where this was all headed? Well, we may still be wondering that today, but at least the ...
Read More »New partnership with Bravada marks milestones for Volvo Penta
Luxury houseboat manufacturer Bravada Yachts selected Volvo Penta as the propulsion provider of choice for the builder’s new Atlas V Series 80 x 22 custom lake houseboat, Invictus, located on Lake Powell, Arizona. Invictus marks several important “firsts” for Volvo Penta. The impressive luxury houseboat is the first Bravada houseboat to be powered by Volvo Penta and largest boat in the region to be ...
Read More »The Sterndrive show goes on
By David Gee With a history dating all the way back to 1930, when the first “inboard/outboard” was introduced by Johnson Motor Company, the sterndrive space has seen constant investment, improvement and innovation. And that continues today, especially since the pandemic drove a record rise in boat sales, and perhaps reinvigorated the sterndrive category. “We’ve continued to see consistent demand ...
Read More »Volvo Penta’s Martin Bjuve named a top Virginia manufacturing leader
Virginia Business magazine has recognized Volvo Penta of the Americas’ Martin Bjuve as a top leader in manufacturing in its inaugural Virginia 500 Power Listing. From Volvo Penta’s regional headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia, Bjuve leads the strategic direction and execution of the company’s operations throughout North, Central and South America and Caribbean, covering marine and industrial markets. Bjuve has held a variety of capacities ...
Read More »Volvo Penta develops new digital platforms
Volvo Penta has announced a number of initiatives aimed at training, informing and arming dealers with the resources needed to better serve shared customers in the field. The new platforms, which consist of online instructor-led training programs and a series of webinars, are geared toward all facets of dealer business including technical training, sales, warranty, parts and service. Spurred in ...
Read More »Volvo Penta supplies PPE to healthcare workers
Volvo Penta is taking action in response to the prevalent need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). At two of its North American facilities, the company is producing and distributing this vital protective gear to healthcare workers in the local communities and beyond. The efforts are part of an ongoing initiative from Volvo Group North America which plans to supply thousands ...
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