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A unique and thoroughly outstanding display of over 80 superbly presented ‘Classic’ Volvo trucks formed the memorable centre piece of a fantastic open day held recently at Volvo Trucks’ UK & Ireland Headquarters in Warwick. The event was part of the company’s celebrations of the 50th ...
In 1967, Jim McKelvie and Jim Keyden, two far-sighted, entrepreneurial Scottish businessmen, launched Ailsa Trucks, the company that first introduced Volvo trucks to the UK. The Ailsa name is significant because, although the company traded as Ailsa Trucks, the name was only ever applied to one ...
In a ‘once in a lifetime’ moment that will never be forgotten by the 400 plus customers, dealers, and employees of Volvo Trucks that were present, Chris Slowey of Craigavon-based Manfreight placed the winning bid of £220,000 at a charity auction that saw him become the proud owner of a truly ...
Apprentice of the year Lewis McKay wins Jim Keyden Award 2015 as Volvo Commercial Academy apprenticeship programme celebrates 20th anniversary ‘Jim Keyden’ Award 2015, which is awarded to the graduating Apprentice of the Year, has been won by Lewis McKay from MC Truck and Bus, Maidstone. ...