Volvo Group Australia has acquired Truck Centre Western Australia, with the business set to officially become a VGA entity effective 1 July 2025.
The acquisition includes all eight existing branches and service centres.
Truck Centre Western Australia’s founder, Max Winkless, is often referred to as Australia’s ‘father of Volvo’ and brought the first Volvo trucks to the country in 1965.
“This is an exciting time for both Truck Centre Western Australia and Volvo Group Australia,” President and CEO of Volvo Group Australia Martin Merrick says.
“To be able to invest in a business that has played such a pivotal role in Volvo Group’s success in Australia is a fantastic opportunity.
“It also gives us a chance to go some small way towards repaying the enormous debt of gratitude we owe Max and his team for laying the foundations of what has become Volvo Group Australia all those years ago.
“Western Australia is a key market for Volvo Group Australia and the team at Truck Centre Western Australia have done a fantastic job at building our brands across the region.
“I’d like to thank the Winkless family and Truck Centre Western Australia staff past and present for their efforts and we look forward to welcoming them into the Volvo Group Australia fold.”
Truck Centre Western Australia’s identity will remain intact whilst the workforce of 300 people is expected to transition with the ownership of the business.
The company’s headquarters is located in the industrial Perth south-east suburb of Forrestfield and operates branches across regional WA from Albany to Port Hedland.
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