Volvo Penta is one of the world's leading suppliers commercial solutions including the renowned Volvo Penta marine engines. Founded in 1927, the company has representative agents across the globe in six key regions - Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Asia and others including the Caribbean. In 2001 the group recorded sales of 180.6 billion with a complement of 71,000 employees in eight business areas. Mack Trucks, Renault Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Buses, Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta (Marine), Volvo Aero and Volvo Financial Services. The group has impressive support in such areas as engines, research and development, IT, spare parts and logistics.

Volvo Penta is a leading manufacturer of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial use. Manufacturing is concentrated in Sweden and the US, while sales and services are conducted worldwide. Within the Marine Leisure business segment the product program comprises of both gasoline and diesel engines with power outputs from 10 to 770 hp. In the Marine Commercial segment engines range from 100 to 2,000 hp with complete drive systems for propulsion as well as for marine auxiliary units. The industrial business segment comprises of engines for a wide range of applications, such as irrigation units, gensets, drive systems for heavy forklifts, terminal handling equipment and farm machinery.

The company recently introduced its Volvo Penta QL or Quality Line of optimum performance products. Enquire with LP Marine for this specialised range and a catalogue of accessories, parts and maintenance products supplied by LP Marine and Industrial Supplies Ltd.

More information about Volvo Penta and its products are available at www.volvo.com