Kalmar has signed a framework service agreement with Volvo Penta to become an authorised service provider for Volvo Penta engines installed in Kalmar and Toijala Works machines.
The agreement was signed in Q3 2024.
Volvo Penta, part of the Volvo Group, is a supplier of engines and complete power systems for marine and industrial applications. Approximately 50 per cent of the machines Kalmar manufactures are supplied with Volvo Penta engines.
Under the agreement, Kalmar service technicians will be authorised to perform service and repair work on engines to an agreed technical level. The agreement covers both warranty-related and post-warranty service and repair work.
Initially, the agreement will cover Italy, Spain, South Africa and Norway. Roll-out to additional countries will proceed according to a plan agreed between Kalmar, Volvo Penta and the Volvo Penta service dealer network.
“Adding value for owners and operators of machines powered by Volvo Penta is of utmost importance to us,” said Björn Säljö, Vice President Service Market Industrial at Volvo Penta.
“The framework service agreement is proof of this and a result of the close cooperation we have with Kalmar.”
“We are delighted to continue our long-term collaboration with Volvo Penta,” said Thomas Malmborg, President, Kalmar Services.
“This framework agreement significantly enhances our service offering and value proposition and marks a transformative step for our operations and service capabilities.
“As an authorised Volvo Penta service partner we will be able to reduce downtime and improve productivity for customers who own machines powered by Volvo Penta engines.”
Earlier this summer, Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) announced a significant investment in a new fleet of Kalmar container handlers in an effort to optimise operations.