Founded by Max Winkless, Truck Centre Western Australia operates across eight locations throughout the state. Winkless is credited with being “The Father of Volvo,” in Australia, bringing the first Volvo trucks into the country in 1965, establishing Volvo as a local entity in its own right.
Operating from its Forrestfield headquarters in Perth’s industrial North West, Truck Centre Western Australia has branches across regional WA stretching from Albany in the south to Port Hedland in the heart of the Pilbara.
Truck Centre Western Australia’s identity will remain intact whilst the workforce of over 300 people is expected to transition with the ownership of the business.
“This is an exciting time for both Truck Centre Western Australia and Volvo Group Australia,” says Martin Merrick, President and CEO of Volvo Group Australia,” To be able invest in a business that has played such a pivotal role in Volvo Group’s success in Australia is a fantastic opportunity.”
“It also gives us the chance to go some small way towards repaying the enormous debt of gratitude we owe Max and his team for laying the foundations of what has become Volvo Group Australia all those years ago.”
“Western Australia is a key market for Volvo Group Australia and the team at Truck Centre Western Australia have done a fantastic job at building our brands across the region.”
“I’d like to thank the Winkless family and Truck Centre Western Australia staff past and present for their efforts and we look forward to welcoming them into the Volvo Group Australia fold.”
Matt Wood
Public Relations and Media Manager (Volvo Group Australia)
Mobile: +61 (0)436 681 117
Email: matthew.wood@volvo.com
About Volvo Group Australia
Volvo Group Australia is responsible for Mack, Volvo truck brands within Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the South Pacific Islands. Mack and Volvo Trucks proudly carry the Australian Made certification for trucks built at the local Wacol factory in Brisbane. Volvo Group Australia is the sole authorised distributor for UD Trucks in Australia.
We provide complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, including complete solutions for financing and service. Over 1400 people are employed by Volvo Group Australia across the country, with over 80 suppliers also benefitting from local production. Volvo Group boasts the largest dealer network in Australia and New Zealand with service points across the country giving access to metropolitan and regional customers.
Volvo Group Australia is part of Swedish-based Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.