Volvo Malaysia (Volvo) has officially opened on 1st of October, its new dealership center at the Gebeng Industrial Area in Kuantan, Pahang as part of its network expansion strategy to increase and improve on its presence in Malaysia. The centre was officially opened by His Excellency Mr Bengt Carlsson, Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia, who was the guest-of-honor.

The move underpins Volvo’s commitment in broadening the offering of its total transport solutions and technologically-advanced product line to its current and potential customers with business operations that ply the east coast region of Malaysia.

Mr Mats Nilsson, Managing Director, Volvo Malaysia said, “The opening of this new dealership reflects our strong business commitment and network development strategy in line with our corporate direction to be more customer-focused and to strengthen relationship. It is also in response to the growing needs of the east coast region”

“Malaysia is a fast growing nation spurred by various economic developments. The east coast economic region (ECER) covers an area measuring more than 66,000 square km, which is more than half of Peninsular Malaysia. Thus, the demand for reliable commercial transport solutions is very huge as the infrastructure sector continues to develop. That increases the need for products such as trucks and construction equipment, and we plan to expand wherever there is an opportunity for us to meet our customers’ needs”

“We have identified three strategic locations for our network expansion strategy to establish a stronger foothold. They are the east coast and northern regions of Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia. We aim to improve and upgrade existing dealership facilities, as well as to build new ones when the demand increases” added Mr Nilsson.

The Gebeng Industrial Area now serves as the new location for Volvo’s dealership in Kuantan and is expected to cater more convenience to customers and truck drivers. The new dealership carries the status of a full 3S (service, sales and spares) centre equipped with six workshop stations and special tools and diagnostic equipment for a variety of tests including brake tester.

In addition, the new dealership is Volvo Malaysia’s first service centre in the east coast region which has incorporated a driver overnight facility.

Mr Nilsson further added “The transportation and haulage industry is no doubt a vital industry that sets the gear for a country’s economy in motion. As a key player in Malaysia’s transportation industry, we intend to further leverage on our strengths as one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle producers and to capitalise on the country’s market opportunities.”

Volvo Trucks currently has eleven dealerships across Malaysia - five in Peninsular Malaysia and six in East Malaysia.