Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County
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Since 1927
Volvo Group, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, manufactures commercial trucks, buses, construction equipment, and industrial engines across 13 brands. With approximately 102,000 employees and revenue exceeding SEK 527 billion in 2024, it serves automotive, construction, mining, and marine sectors. The company recently initiated an energy park project in Mariestad and began U.S. production of excavators and loaders.
Volvo Group at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1927
Headquarters
Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
48034
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
48034
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Belgium · China · Germany · Sweden
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Volvo Group.
What this tells a buyer
Volvo Group processed 48,034 shipments across 17 origins including Sweden, Belgium, China, India, and Germany, with Volvo Car and Bharat Forge among its top component sources.
The company manufactures batteries, powertrains, transmissions, axles, and welding assemblies, holding certifications in IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 9001.
Volvo Group operates production facilities in 17 to 18 countries and focuses on zero-emission heavy vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and autonomous driving technologies.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
99 years in operation (founded 1927).
48,034 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Volvo Group, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, manufactures commercial trucks, buses, construction equipment, and industrial engines across 13 brands. With approximately 102,000 employees and revenue exceeding SEK 527 billion in 2024, it serves automotive, construction, mining, and marine sectors. The company recently initiated an energy park project in Mariestad and began U.S. production of excavators and loaders.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1927 |
Headquarters | Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Volvo Group makes
The company manufactures batteries, powertrains, transmissions, axles, and welding assemblies, holding certifications in IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 9001.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Assembly, LED, Welding, Axle, Powertrain, Transmission (source: volvogroup.com).
Certifications
Volvo Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — iatfglobaloversight.org
ISO 14001 — volvogroup.com
ISO 50001 — volvogroup.com
ISO 9001 — volvogroup.com
Trade and customs footprint
Volvo Group processed 48,034 shipments across 17 origins including Sweden, Belgium, China, India, and Germany, with Volvo Car and Bharat Forge among its top component sources. US customs bill-of-lading records list 48034 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · China · Germany · Sweden.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Volvo — reported by volvogroup.com
Latest developments
2026-09-10 — Volvo Group announces energy park initiative as next step in Mariestad (volvogroup.com)
2026-09-03 — Industry leaders to join forces to scale hydrogen mobility (volvogroup.com)
2026-08-19 — Volvo Construction Equipment Rolls Out First U.S.-Built Excavators and Large Loaders (volvogroup.com)
2026-07-15 — Volvo Group breaks ground on new Regional Distribution Centre in Coventry, UK (volvotrucks.co.uk)
2026-02-23 — Volvo Group, Renault Group and CMA-CGM in agreement on strategic change for Flexis (volvogroup.com)
2026-02-01 — Volvo Construction Equipments förvärv av Swecon genomfört (volvogroup.com)
Company details
Volvo Group operates production facilities in 17 to 18 countries and focuses on zero-emission heavy vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and autonomous driving technologies. Volvo Group was founded in 1927, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 99 years in operation (founded 1927). 48,034 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Volvo Group make?
Volvo Group, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, manufactures commercial trucks, buses, construction equipment, and industrial engines across 13 brands. With approximately 102,000 employees and revenue exceeding SEK 527 billion in 2024, it serves automotive, construction, mining, and marine sectors. The company recently initiated an energy park project in Mariestad and began U.S. production of excavators and loaders.
Where is Volvo Group headquartered?
Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County.
When was Volvo Group founded?
Volvo Group was founded in 1927.
How big is Volvo Group?
Volvo Group has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Volvo Group hold?
Volvo Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Volvo Group import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 48034 inbound shipments for Volvo Group, with top origins including Belgium · China · Germany · Sweden.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 254-221-7210
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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