Volvo Penta has officially opened a new training facility designed to give technicians the knowledge and skills they need to maximise customer uptime. Strategically positioned in Nuremberg, Germany, Volvo Penta’s new training centre will operate as a hub and important resource for key markets in Central Europe.
Located in a revitalised industrial site in the heart of the city, the centre blends heritage with modern functionality. It is designed to educate and deliver immersive, hands-on training with real Volvo Penta engines and systems, ensuring participants gain practical expertise they can immediately apply in the field.
The facility has dedicated spaces for both theoretical and practical courses and will host a wide range of programme, from core service skills to advanced engineering and diagnostics and emerging technologies. Dealer training events will also remain a key part of the schedule, with tailored sessions available to meet the specific needs of partners and customers.
The centre is being led by Volvo Penta technical trainer Michael Schubert, who joined the company in 2024 and has over fifteen years’ experience in the industry.
“I am excited to welcome our partners and technicians to the new facility,” says Schubert. “With this centre, we are bringing training to life and getting enthusiastic people to work with real Volvo Penta engines and systems, share best practices, and ultimately bolster the Volvo Penta service network.”
The new centre also provides practical knowledge on how to correctly install engines, integrate connected solutions, and better serve customers. By combining this education with hands-on skills, participants learn how to improve efficiency, predict maintenance needs, and help customers maximise uptime.
“This centre is about more than technical training,” Schubert adds. “It is about building the confidence, skills, and strong connections across our service community. It’s providing a dedicated space where professionals can learn and get to grips with Volvo Penta technology directly.”
Currently, competence training can involve getting hands-on with five-to-13-liter engines with near-future plans to accommodate Volvo Penta’s full engine range up to the D17. Future initiatives would include electromobility and commercial training. Nuremberg offers a strategic location offering accessibility not just within Germany, but for the neighbouring markets of Switzerland, Austria, Poland and Czechia, and is easily accessible by public transport and major highways.
“The new Nuremberg training centre represents Volvo Penta’s long-term commitment to service excellence in Central Europe,” says Schubert. “By investing in hands-on training, we are not only strengthening our dealer and partner network but also ensuring that customers can rely on the highest standards of support for their Volvo Penta engines.”
