Volvo Group is marking 80 years of remanufacturing components for on-road, off-road and marine applications.
"Remanufacturing is a cornerstone of the Volvo Group's sustainability journey and has been since the first renovated gearboxes were produced in 1945," says Stephen Roy, chairman of Volvo Group North America. "Not only does this initiative play a significant role in reducing our environmental impact by minimizing waste, but it also supports our customers by providing reliable Volvo-quality parts at a lower cost. We are proud to have two key U.S. facilities contributing to this important work."
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Volvo's remanufacturing program launched in Sweden in 1945, and is now supported in North America by facilities in Middletown, Penn., and Charlotte, N.C. The company says each remanufactured component undergoes a stringent inspection, evaluation and remanufacturing process, including electromagnetic crack detection, precision machining, expert recovery and welding techniques, calibration with certified gauges and dynamic testing. Every component comes with a 100% warranty on parts and contingent damage and a 100% warranty on labor when installed by an authorized dealer.
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"Our commitment to remanufacturing isn't just about business — it's about responsibility," says Sherman Williams, Volvo Group North America's remanufacturing product development director. "We are proud to offer our customers a solution that not only meets their needs but also aligns with their values. By investing in remanufactured parts, they are making a positive impact on the environment and supporting a more sustainable future for us all."
Volvo says remanufacturing also supports Volvo Group's carbon footprint reduction effort, as remanufacturing uses up to 85% less raw material and 805 less energy than new production. The company's remanufactured product inventories include engines, transmissions, coolant pumps, cylinder heads and turbochargers.
