VTNA to Recall 700 Workers, Boost Production at Virginia Plant
News — On April 1, 2011The North American division of Volvo Trucks recently announced that they would be recalling 700 workers as well as boosting their production levels in the New River Valley, Virginia plant. The new addition of workers will bring the total number of people employed at the facility to just above 2,200.
The Senior VP of the company’s marketing and sales department, Ron Huibers, said that their customer response to their products especially regarding performance of their near zero emission engines and fuel efficiency continue being positive. In combination with an improving economy, this positive response has helped them in continuing with the momentum established with their last year’s increase of market share.
VTNA will be adding a new second shift in regards to their production revamping. The company also said that the recalled workers will be hired in stages on May 2 and on June 13. Volvo trucks also announced that their sales increased by 47 per cent in February compared to the same period in 2010. Its market share also increased by 10.9 per cent compared to last year.
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