Verified Nov 2026
Powertrain & Drivetrain
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Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County
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Since 1907
Volvo Penta manufactures marine and industrial engines, drives, and propulsion systems. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was founded in 1907. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and is estimated to have revenue of $1-5 billion. It is part of the Volvo Group and serves the automotive, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, the company announced a new facility in Vara, Sweden, with construction beginning in April of that year.
Volvo Penta at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1907
Headquarters
Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
5229
Industries
Automotive
Construction
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5229
Named foreign suppliers
40
Top origins
Belgium · Netherlands · Germany · Sweden
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Volvo Penta.
What this tells a buyer
Volvo Penta's recent development includes the start of construction on a new facility in Vara, Sweden, reported in April 2026.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.
Volvo Penta is a wholly owned part of the Volvo Group and reports a dealer and partner network that Wajax expanded in Alberta in October 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
119 years in operation (founded 1907).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Volvo Penta manufactures marine and industrial engines, drives, and propulsion systems. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was founded in 1907. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and is estimated to have revenue of $1-5 billion. It is part of the Volvo Group and serves the automotive, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, the company announced a new facility in Vara, Sweden, with construction beginning in April of that year.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1907 |
Headquarters | Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Powertrain & Drivetrain |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Volvo Penta makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.
Certifications
Volvo Penta is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — smt.network
ISO 9001 — smt.network
Trade and customs footprint
Volvo Penta's recent development includes the start of construction on a new facility in Vara, Sweden, reported in April 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5229 inbound shipments across 40 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Belgium · Netherlands · 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 worktruckonline.com
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Volvo Penta var kundens krav hos Railcare - dagensinfrastruktur (dagensinfrastruktur.se)
2026-10-29 — Wajax Expands Volvo Penta Power Solutions in Alberta (wajax.com)
2026-04-23 — Första spadtaget för storsatsning - Vara kommun (vara.se)
2026-04-23 — Stora bygget påbörjat – så många jobb innebär Volvo Pentas etablering i Vara – Nya Lidköpings-Tidningen (nlt.se)
2026-04-14 — Volvo Penta + VFS partner to tackle one of the biggest barriers to electrification in off-highway equipment (underthehardhat.org)
2026-04-03 — Volvo Penta Electric Drivetrain Powering Terminal Tractors | Work Truck Online (worktruckonline.com)
Facilities
Volvo Penta is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County. Public sources also reference these locations:
Lexington, Tennessee — linkedin.com
Brazil — volvogroup.com
Curitiba, Brazil — volvogroup.com
Company details
Volvo Penta is a wholly owned part of the Volvo Group and reports a dealer and partner network that Wajax expanded in Alberta in October 2026. Volvo Penta was founded in 1907, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 119 years in operation (founded 1907). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Volvo Penta make?
Volvo Penta manufactures marine and industrial engines, drives, and propulsion systems. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and was founded in 1907. It employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and is estimated to have revenue of $1-5 billion. It is part of the Volvo Group and serves the automotive, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026, the company announced a new facility in Vara, Sweden, with construction beginning in April of that year.
Where is Volvo Penta headquartered?
Volvo Penta is headquartered in Gothenburg, Vaestra Goetaland County.
When was Volvo Penta founded?
Volvo Penta was founded in 1907.
How big is Volvo Penta?
Volvo Penta has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Volvo Penta hold?
Volvo Penta lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Volvo Penta import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5229 inbound shipments for Volvo Penta, with top origins including Belgium · Netherlands · Germany · Sweden.
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