Volvo celebrates the groundbreaking of new customer delivery center serving Nova Bus and Prevost in Plattsburgh

September 29, 2015 Corporate
Volvo celebrates the groundbreaking of new customer delivery center serving Nova Bus and Prevost in Plattsburgh

Volvo is a leader in the North America transport industry and invests to sustain the growth and competitiveness of Nova Bus and Prevost. The construction project for a new bus customer delivery center will enhance clients’ experience in Plattsburgh.

Volvo is proud to welcome Plattsburgh local officials, employees and customers to the ground breaking of the future bus delivery center serving Nova Bus and Prevost. “Partnerships are at the heart of our business and we are proud to mark a new stage in the synergy of Prevost and Nova Bus with the building of this shared state of the art customer delivery center” said Ralph Acs, Volvo Buses, Senior Vice President Business Region Americas.

This new building will offer a dedicated building to enhance customers’ experience at our offices. The new building will be equipped of a welcoming customer area, 10 bus delivery spaces and offices to enable our customers to continue their professional activities during their stay.

The construction of this project will start in the fall 2015. “The customers will experience this new center on the beginning of 2016 and witness the distinguished service approach that characterizes both Nova Bus and Prevost” Stéphane Leblanc, Volvo Buses North America, Vice President Operations.

In addition to the contribution to the New York State economy, the positive effects of this new delivery center will be felt in neighboring provinces and states. The project is linked to growth projection which will have an impact on the whole supply chains on both sides of the borders.

 

About Prevost

Prevost is a leading manufacturer of premium intercity touring coaches and the world leader in the production of conversion coaches for high-end motorhome and specialty conversion. As part of the Volvo Group, it has access to the financial strength, research capability, and manufacturing expertise of the group. The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty diesel engines. Prevost has its main manufacturing facilities in Sainte-Claire, Quebec, Canada and has ten Parts and Service Centers located in the United States and Canada. www.prevostcar.com.

Pictured, from left to right : Ted Luck (President, Luck Brothers), Stephane Leblanc (Vice President Operations, Volvo Buses North America), Ralph Acs (Senior Vice President, Volvo Buses Business Region Americas), Betty Little (New York State Senator) and Janet Duprey (New York States Assemblywoman).

About Nova Bus

Nova Bus is a leading provider of sustainable transit solutions in North America. Its portfolio includes hybrid electric buses, high-capacity vehicles and integrated intelligent transportation systems. Following its Electro MobilityTM strategy, Nova Bus is moving forward with the electrification of its vehicle key components to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Nova Bus is part of the Volvo Group. For more information regarding Nova Bus products and services, please visit www.novabus.com.