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The Volvo Truck Corporation is the second-largest heavy-duty truck brand in the world; more than 95% of the trucks we build are in the heavy weight class above 16 tonnes. Our trucks are sold and serviced in more than 140 countries all over the world. The company's retail strategy is based on customer orientation and is supported by over 2300 dealerships and workshops. The trucks are the core products in our total offer, which also includes aftermarket, service and extended offers. Volvo Trucks has a production structure based on global presence. We have eight wholly-owned assembly plants and nine factories owned by local interests. About 95% of the company's production capacity is located in Sweden, Belgium, Brazil and the USA. Throughout our production apparatus and our entire organisation we focus on our core values: Quality, Safety and Care for the Environment. With 21,000 dedicated employees, Volvo Trucks strives to have satisfied customers and to be an attractive employer.
Contact Information
7900 National Service Rd
Greensboro, North Carolina 27409
1 336 393 3889
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Automobile Manufacturing: 336111
Recent Events
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Safe Volvo a risk bet for China’s Geely
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Volvo may lose suppliers over Geely
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China's Geely faces challenge of protecting Volvo image: analysts
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Ford shares soar after surprise profit (Reuters)
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On Track
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Ford: China's Geely preferred bidder for Volvo
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3rd UPDATE: Ford Swings To 3Q Profit, Boosts 2011 Guidance
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Tentative deal reached for Volvo
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Mack, Volvo Trucks to Merge
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Ford posts third quarter 2009 net income of $1 billion; cash flow turns positive; North...
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Geely bid to purchase Volvo in jeopardy
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Geely Deal to Buy Ford's Volvo Said to Stall
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UPDATE 1-China's Volvo bid may stall over intellectual property
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Volvo sale could fall through on intellectual property
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Layoffs announced at Volvo's New River Valley plant
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UPDATE: GM Finalizes Deal To Sell Hummer To China's Tengzhong
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Volvo to Launch Plug-In Diesel Hybrid in U.S.
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It's China's world We just live in it
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Neil Winton: Worst may be ahead for Europe's carmakers
BNET
- 2009-08-11
Europe's car manufacturers performed pitifully in the second quarter with the exception of Germany's Volkswagen and to a lesser degree Italy's Fiat, but all are banking on the underlying markets rallying and riding to their rescue. Most are likely to be disappointed. Europe's car markets have been propped up in...
If Ford Drops Volvo, Will GM Drop Saab?
BNET
- 2008-12-01
Now that Ford is willing to sell or otherwise give up Volvo, will GM's Saab unit be the next shoe to drop? Saab and Volvo share some of the same problems, from a Detroit standpoint. by Jim Henry
Clever cars shine in the spotlights; Steve Hughes on the Detroit Motor Show
- 2008-01-18
INNOVATION and the environment are the main thrusts of this week's North American motor show, with the lead being firmly taken by European talent. Clever cars that can change lanes and park themselves, run on thin air and offer Formula One-style performance are among the stars of the show....
Info that clicks.(SPECIAL FEATURE: Diagnostics)
- 2006-12-01
Autodata has unveiled the 2.16 Version of their EuroInfo CD covering model years 1991-2006. At the click of a button, the CD offers: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Comprehensive repair information on European vehicles, including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche,...
The Swedish message.
- 2006-11-09
Byline: John Alexander Nov 09, 2006 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- There are many business leaders surprised by the international success of Swedish companies. The profitability of Swedish corporations - such as Absolut, AstraZeneca, Electrolux, Ericsson, IKEA, SAAB, Scania...
Info that clicks.(TOOLS of the Month)
- 2006-10-01
Autodata has unveiled Version 2.16 of their EuroInfo CD covering model years 1991 - 2006. At the click of a button, the CD offers: * Comprehensive repair information for European vehicles, including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen and Volvo....
Info that clicks.
- 2006-09-01
Autodata has unveiled the 2.16 Version of their EuroInfo CD covering model years 1991 - 2006. At the click of a button, the CD offers: * Comprehensive repair information on European vehicles, including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen and...
Info that clicks.
- 2006-08-01
Autodata has unveiled the 2.16 Version of their EuroInfo CD covering model years 1991 - 2006. At the click of a button, the CD offers: * Comprehensive repair information for European vehicles, including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Saab, Volkswagen and...
Doctor has right script for a Volvo for life.(Auto Monday)(Nuts & bolts)
- 2006-04-24
Byline: Dave Boe The Forth Annual Volvo for Life Awards ceremony was held earlier this month in conjunction with the New York Auto Show with a Doctor from Detroit receiving top honors for his philanthropic efforts. Last July, Volvo Cars of North...
Volvo, Saab offer top whiplash protection: study
- 2004-11-15
ARLINGTON, United States AFP — Volvo and Saab cars offer the best whiplash protection in rear-end crashes, an automobile safety watchdog said. The Swedish automakers' seat backs and headrests minimise differences in the forces on the heads and torsos of drivers or front-seat passengers in rear-end collisions, the Insurance...
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