The Volvo Group is one of Auto-Fasteners longest standing and most prestigious customers. From an initial supply of aftermarket fasteners to just one part of the group, the relationship has now grown to a global supply position. Auto-Fasteners now supply bespoke fasteners to both the aftermarket and production lines of; Volvo Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta Marine, Volvo Powertrain, Renault Trucks, Terex and UD Trucks.
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment andUD Trucks Quester CDE marine and industrial engines. Based in Gothenburg Sweden, they employ over 100,000 people worldwide with 19 production facilities and sales made in over 190 markets.
The Volvo Group’s decision to work increasingly with Auto Fasteners is a testimony to our shared principles of creating customer value by providing exceptional quality and service. Our recent development into supplying UD Trucks in Japan is an example of like minds. UD’s brand promise is “Going the Extra Mile”, something we here at Auto Fasteners are equally proud of believing in and doing.
Auto-Fasteners SouthamAll products supplied to the whole of the Volvo Group are routed through Auto Fasteners Global Distribution Centre in UK for final inspection, stock holding, packaging and redistribution across the globe. This ensures we meet Volvo’s stringent standards of zero defect quality and delivery performance.
Auto Fasteners specialist focus on bespoke lower volume fasteners and small parts makes us a natural fit for the commercial vehicle industry for both production and aftermarket. Our global sourcing from many of world’s leading fastener and small parts manufacturers, combined with a centralised UK supply is the ideal combination for this demanding sector. Our experience with Volvo is adding continuously to our knowledge, flexibility and ability to meet a wide range of customers needs in all of our market sectors.
Volvo Group is amongst the most demanding of OEM automotive customers and expects its suppliers to Volvo FH Truckshare its core values of; Quality, Environmental, Corporate and Social Responsibility and Safety. Having worked with the Volvo Group since 2008, Auto Fasteners have clearly proven we share these values and will continue to do so.
The future for Volvo Group is without doubt very exciting. As one of the most dynamic and profitable companies in the commercial vehicle sector, their continued investment and innovation in the development of sustainable transport solutions is legendary in the industry. Auto Fasteners hope to share in the Volvo Groups future and grow and prosper with them. We will continue to meet both their and our own aims by providing a more flexible and cost effective approach to the supply of bespoke fasteners and small parts whilst still maintaining the highest quality standards.