Voith engineering underpins new Vauxhall Vivaro van 27 June 2014

Vauxhall's new Vivaro van, being launched this week, not only has Voith gearbox technology in the drivetrain, but Voith Industrial Services knowhow embedded in the engine assembly line, which it now operates on behalf of Vauxhall.

Voith engineers spent six weeks at the Sandouville manufacturing facility and subsequently set up the build process in Luton ahead of ramping up the production process in the first half of this year.

Voith will now manage and control all incoming material for the engine dress process.

Engineers will prepare engine kits, and assemble the gearbox and ancillary parts to the engine – including starter motors, alternators, power take-off, pulleys, fan belts, as well as the wiring harness.

"We are increasingly developing our business into specialist technical areas of the UK automotive sector," comments Phil Spencer, sales and business development director for Voith Industrial Services.

"We are delighted with the way our partnership with Vauxhall has grown over the years," he continues, pointing to the installation of a £1 million wax booth to provide underbody protection 13 years ago.

"Since then, our business with Vauxhall has grown from carrying out small subassembly work to assembling safety-critical modules, including axles, struts, front corners and sub-frames."

Author
Brian Tinham

Related Companies
Vauxhall Motors
Voith Industrial Services Ltd

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