Volvo Penta Industrial Power Generation Engine TAD1345GE
by Starlight Generator dieselgeneratortechVolvo Penta has started
production of industrial engines for the genset market at the Volvo Group’s
manufacturing facilities in Curitiba, Brazil. A new production line has been
created at the plant exclusively for the Volvo Penta engines, which include the
13-liter TAD-1344GE and TAD-1345GE models.
“As part of the Volvo Group, we are investing
further to leverage our established manufacturing operations,” says Ron
Huibers, president of Volvo Penta of the Americas.
“One of Volvo Penta’s ambitions is to improve our
global supply chain for our products with competitive lead times, at a
competitive cost. By producing these industrial engines in Brazil, we’ll be
offering an added benefit to our customers in South America.”
Gabriel Barsalini, head
of Volvo Penta South America, confirms the growth of the division in the
continent: “Localizing the production of industrial engines within the Volvo
Group’s world-class manufacturing facility is part of Volvo Penta’s growth
strategy in South America.
“We are recognized leaders in the marine leisure
segment in Brazil and have recently been expanding our activities in the
industrial sector, particularly in the power generation segment. This is a
market with good potential.”
The power generation
segment (stand-alone production) is growing in importance, particularly in
Brazil, given that the demand for energy is higher than the supply.
According to the Energy Research
Company - Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE), of the Brazilian Ministry of
Mines and Energy, the country’s current energy shortfall is around 50TWh.
This situation creates
opportunities for power generation suppliers who offer gensets – systems that
provide energy generated from diesel-powered engines – as facilities such as
industrial plants, farming and livestock complexes, hospitals, commerce and
services are increasingly using self-generation methods of power. In
particular, at consumption peak times when energy is more expensive, companies
disconnect from the power grid and use gensets as the technology offers a more
economical approach.
Another advantage of
producing the industrial 13-liter engine in Brazil is the eligibility for
FINAME financing, a Brazilian Development (BNDES) program featuring lower
interest rates than those available in the private sector market.
Service
In the last two years,
Volvo Penta has worked in structuring the after-market service delivery for the
leading OEM genset builders in the region.
“Before beginning
production of the engines in Brazil, we worked on establishing a support
network for our customers, which is fundamental for the delivery of quality and
for the success of our business,” says João Zarpelão, Volvo Penta South America
industrial engine director. “Volvo Construction Equipment distributors Tracbel,
Link and Entreposto have similarities with the Volvo Penta business, which will
drive gains of scale for us.”
Market expansion
Volvo Penta’s business
plan in South America addresses increased engagement with potential partners in
the countries of Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.
“These are markets with potential, both for both
marine and industrial engines, but in which our presence is still very
limited,” says Gabriel Barsalini. Currently, Volvo Penta’s main markets in
South America outside of Brazil include Argentina, Peru and Chile.
The investment supports
Volvo Penta’s growing business relations with the main genset manufacturers, a
strategy that enables covering 70 per cent of the market based on partnerships.
“Our target is to become the preferred
professional partner of companies operating in the segments of power,
construction, agriculture, ports and mining,” adds João Zarpelão, in mentioning
the main segments for Volvo Penta’s industrial engines.
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