I recently toured Volvo Group Trucks’ powertrain facility that is located in Hagerstown, Md.
Hagerstown – founded in 1762 by Jonathan Hager, a gunsmith, fur trader, farmer and politician – sits at the crossroads of interstates I-70 and I-81 and serves as a gateway to the Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. area.
The facility develops and manufactures all of Volvo’s heavy duty diesel engines, transmission and axles.
A few interesting facts about the facility:
- It covers 1.5 million sq. ft. That is the length of 34 football fields.
- Over the past several years, more than $350 million has been invested to improve operations.
- There are eight test cells for emissions compliance.
- Test engines are donated to vocational schools.
- Certifications include ISO 9001 for quality management. ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 50001 for energy management.
- It has earned the U.S. Department of Energy’s Superior Energy Performance platinum level.
A variety of photos from inside the facility are included in this blog.
