Volvo Penta Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1907

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,035

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 5

Volvo Penta General Information

Description

Manufacturer of power system engines designed for marine and industrial applications. The company's product portfolio includes leisure engines, inboard performance systems, diesel, gasoline engines, diesel inboards, sailboats and forward drive propulsion systems as well as engine configurators, engine monitoring displays, extra alternators, steering wheels and trim systems.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Pentaverken, Penta
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Gropegårdsgatan 11
  • 405 08 Göteborg
  • Sweden
Primary Industry
Marine
Other Industries
Industrial Supplies and Parts
Road
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Manufacturing, Industrials
Corporate Office
  • Gropegårdsgatan 11
  • 405 08 Göteborg
  • Sweden

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Volvo Penta Valuation & Funding

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Manufacturer of power system engines designed for marine and industrial applications. The company's product portfolio in
Marine
Göteborg, Sweden
2,035 As of 2023

Gothenburg, Sweden
 

New Taipei, Taiwan
 
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Volvo Penta Competitors (7)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Volvo Group Corporation Gothenburg, Sweden
Global Pmx Company Corporation New Taipei, Taiwan
Scania CV Corporate Backed or Acquired Sodertalje, Sweden
DNOW Corporation Houston, TX
Flowserve Formerly PE-Backed Irving, TX
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Volvo Penta Patents

Volvo Penta Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240326628-A1 Method for charging a battery in an electric marine vessel Pending 27-Mar-2023
EP-4439914-A1 A method for charging a battery in an electric marine vessel Pending 27-Mar-2023
US-20240246645-A1 Marine vessel motion estimation and hydrofoiling Pending 20-Jan-2023
US-20240248487-A1 Marine vessel motion estimation and stabilization Pending 20-Jan-2023
US-20240246652-A1 Drive unit for joint propulsion and motion control of a marine vessel Pending 20-Jan-2023 B63B79/10
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Volvo Penta Executive Team (10)

Name Title Board Seat
Heléne Mellquist President & Chief Executive Officer
Anna Müller President
Ewa Gierc Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President Business Office
Lars Ljungström Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, Finance of Americas
Hannes Norrgren Executive
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Volvo Penta Former Investors

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Volvo Penta Investments & Acquisitions (5)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Utility Innovation Group 15-May-2023 Energy Infrastructure
ZEM (Zero Emission Maritime) 02-Jun-2021 Electrical Equipment
Seven Marine 06-Jul-2017 Marine
Humphree 05-Apr-2016 Marine
Whel 13-Jan-2011 Merger/Acquisition Automotive
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Volvo Penta Subsidiaries (2)

Company Name Industry Location Founded
ZEM (Zero Emission Maritime) Electrical Equipment Høvik, Norway 2009
Humphree Marine Gothenburg, Sweden
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Volvo Penta FAQs

  • When was Volvo Penta founded?

    Volvo Penta was founded in 1907.

  • Who is the founder of Volvo Penta?

    John Grönvall is the founder of Volvo Penta.

  • Who is the CEO of Volvo Penta?

    Heléne Mellquist is the CEO of Volvo Penta.

  • Where is Volvo Penta headquartered?

    Volvo Penta is headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden.

  • What is the size of Volvo Penta?

    Volvo Penta has 2,035 total employees.

  • What industry is Volvo Penta in?

    Volvo Penta’s primary industry is Marine.

  • Is Volvo Penta a private or public company?

    Volvo Penta is a Private company.

  • What is Volvo Penta’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Volvo Penta is .

  • Who are Volvo Penta’s investors?

    Fritz Egnell has invested in Volvo Penta.

  • Who are Volvo Penta’s competitors?

    Volvo Group, Global Pmx Company, Scania CV, DNOW, and Flowserve are some of the 7 competitors of Volvo Penta.

  • When was Volvo Penta acquired?

    Volvo Penta was acquired on 01-Jan-1935.

  • Who acquired Volvo Penta?

    Volvo Penta was acquired by Volvo Group.

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