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Volvo: Jorma Halonen hen CM booked an interview with Jorma
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Halonen he was president of ir Volvo Trucks By the time we reached Hanover he'd been promoted to vice-president and deputy chief executive of the entire Volvo AB Group.
Now that ArvinMeritor is supplying Volvo with axles will we see more components outsourced? "There are no plans so far," says Halonen. "You never know what's happening in the world today. but I don't think so." So. would it be impolite to suggest Volvo is about to lose its 'integral manufacturer' status? That gets a laugh from Halonen if nothing else as he says: "You have strategic components like the driveline which we really want to keep in-house."
However,Volvo clearly will do component deals where it makes financial sense witness its agreement on engines with Deutz. which will ultimately provide it with engines below ninelitres while ZF and Eaton both supply transmissions to Renault and Volvo. Halonen says:"In future we will share our technology and also provide our sister companies with components, which means engines and gearboxes" It's no secret that Volvo plans to create common engine platforms (with different power and torque ratings) for Mack, Renault and Volvo, but the one thing that won't be shared is cabs. "No, cabs are completely different; no way," says Halonen.The folks in Lyon will be delighted to hear it.
Integrating
Halonen describes the process of integrating Renault as an "ongoing project". But when will it be completed? think never. We are today a $10bn company with 20,000 people, with activities in 130 countries. So when it comes to synergy and co-operation with Renault you can always do more."
Offering Renault lightweights through Volvo heavy truck dealers could clearly boost turnover for the Swedes' outlets, but Halonen cautions:"If you look at the Renault Midlum it's already 'shared' between Renault and Daf soil's possible, but it wouldn't add too much to the business and we're not planning it."
Alternatively, he hints, Volvo"might go down to 12 tonnes" from its present 14tonne lower limit. But forget about a new Volvo 7.5tonner:"We'll leave that to Rena ult.We're not too good in that sector."
Recent tough decisions in consolidating Volvo and Mack in the States have yielded results. Volvo's US operation is now profitable — although Halonen won't say by how much, or for how long. However, he's in no doubt that it will be profitable in the future:" Yes — I bet!"