Volvo Penta announces contest
Volvo Penta of the Americas is asking new engine owners to submit stories to its inaugural Boating Dreams contest and will award the winner with a Chevrolet Silverado pickup.
Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta, of Sweden, is a global supplier of marine recreational and commercial engines and power systems.
Volvo Penta executive to receive STEP Award
The Manufacturing Institute has named Valerie Harriell, vice president of human resources for Volvo Penta of the Americas, as one of the top women in U.S. manufacturing for 2018.
Seven Marine updates website
Seven Marine, the manufacturer of the industry’s most powerful outboard motors, has re-launched its website, www.seven-marine.com.
A different breed of salesman
Spend a few minutes with Jens Bering, and you won’t be thinking “salesman” despite his title: vice president of marine sales at Volvo Penta of the Americas.
Seven Marine unveils two new motors at Miami show
Outboard motor manufacturer Seven Marine introduced new 527-hp and 577-hp versions and a redesigned 627-hp model of its engine that is based on a GM LS V-8 engine. All the motors are also offered with the company’s new twin-prop CR (contra-rotating) gearcase.
MIAMI: Volvo Penta introduces new mobile app
Volvo Penta’s “Easy Connect,” a new app that allows boaters to view boat, engine and route data on mobile devices onboard and at home, made its North American debut at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show, which opens today and runs through Monday.
Volvo Penta appoints vice president for customer support
Volvo Penta of the Americas has named Tony Keller vice president for customer support and training.
Virginia state lawmaker visits Volvo Penta facility
Virginia Delegate Jay Leftwich, a Republican from the city of Chesapeake, visited Volvo Penta’s Virginia facility to host a town hall meeting.
Volvo Penta rolls out diesel-engine sales training videos for dealers
Volvo Penta has launched a new training support platform designed to help dealers sell boats powered by its diesel engines.
FLIBS 2017 VIDEO: Volvo Penta set to present new diesel-IPS combo and film series today
Volvo Penta of the Americas is introducing its most powerful diesel and IPS combo, as well as a new online film series, during a press briefing today at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
IBEX 2017: Volvo Penta VP brings engineer’s approach to sales
Jens Bering, the new vice president of marine sales for Volvo Penta of the Americas, brings a different skill set than one might expect.
Smithsonian research arm repowers with Volvo Penta engines
The Panama-based Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution has repowered its 11-year-old launch Morpho with triple Volvo Penta diesel sterndrives.
Volvo Penta of the Americas names CFO
Lars Ljungström has been named vice president of finance and chief financial officer for Volvo Penta of the Americas.
Volvo Penta debuts 1,000-hp marine engine
Volvo Penta said it launched its most powerful marine engine to date, the 1,000-hp D13, at the Sydney International Boat Show in Australia.
Volvo Penta will expand Seven Marine outboard offerings
People should expect to see an expansion of the outboards offered by Seven Marine following its acquisition by Volvo Penta.
Volvo Penta has deal to buy Seven Marine
Volvo Penta said it signed an agreement to become the majority owner of outboard engine manufacturer Seven Marine.
Volvo Penta of the Americas names marine sales VP
Jens Bering was named vice president of marine sales for Volvo Penta of the Americas.
Volvo Penta adds service training locations in U.S. and Canada
Volvo Penta of the Americas is expanding its service training.
Volvo Penta of the Americas promotes vice president
Volvo Penta of the Americas said it appointed Martin Bjuve as vice president for customer support and training.
Volvo Penta set to showcase joystick system in Miami
Volvo Penta of the Americas said it will feature its new Joystick Inboard system at the Feb.16-20 Miami International Boat Show.
VIDEO: Volvo Penta holds IPS engine training in Mexico
Volvo Penta of the Americas conducted a custom training course in Cancun, Mexico.
Volvo Penta sales manager wins Darlene Briggs Award
She is the second woman at the company to earn the distinction in the last 10 years.
Virginia Pilots Association picks Volvo Penta engine for new boat
A new pilot boat that is being built for the Virginia Pilots Association will be powered by Volvo Penta IPS.