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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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UPDATE 1-Geely outlines Volvo cars technology deal
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Geely To Acquire Volvo's Key Technologies
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Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day for 11/27: F, S/IPCS, STAR/CSCO, HRAY
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Volvo Recalls MY 2010 XC60s
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Volvo delivers first production model trucks with EPA2010-compliant engines
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Too many cars, too few customers
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Stocks Follow Weak Housing Data; CPI Up
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Geely Speeds Up Acquiring Volvo
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NISSAN DIESEL TO MERGE WITH VOLVO NIPPON
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Westport Innovations, Volvo enter agreement
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First Look: 2011 Volvo S60
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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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- 2008-02-01
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Volvo recalls 125,000 trucks in North America
- 2007-12-27
STOCKHOLM AFP — Swedish lorry-maker Volvo said Thursday it had recalled 125,000 trucks in North America due to the danger of short circuits in the lighting system that could cause fires. "All the trucks produced in North America since 2003 to this day" are being recalled, Volvo spokesman Tommy...
Volvo.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
- 2007-12-01
Buoyed by higher volumes, Volvo Construction Equipment's 2007 financial year continues to be characterized by strong growth in sales and profitability. Sales in the period rose by 24 percent and operating income increased by 10 percent, compared to t Buoyed by higher volumes, Volvo Construction Equipment's...
Volvo Truck Sales Fall 4.4%, Led by North America
- 2007-11-01
Volvo AB, the world's second-largest truck maker, said sales in the first eight months of the year fell 4.4% as North American purchases plunged.
Volvo trucks third quarter profit up after Nissan Diesel takeover
- 2007-10-24
STOCKHOLM AFP — Volvo, the world's number two heavy duty truck manufacturer, said Wednesday its third quarter profits had been boosted by a strong performance in Asia following its acquisition of Nissan Diesel. The Swedish lorry-maker said that from June to September net profit rose by 20 percent compared...
Taurus shines with stability, serenity, safety
- 2007-08-17
No, they haven't brought back the Taurus. The folks at Ford Motor have brought back the name "Taurus" and put it onto a slow-selling big sedan, hoping the name recognition (80% of car shoppers say they know what Taurus is) will boost sales. ...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2007-06-18
This past week's news from www.ocbj.com and other sources ECONOMIC INDICATORS Mixed: The median price of an Orange County home rose $6.000 from April to May, but sales here continue to lag well below year-ago levels. The median price of an OC home stood at $635,000 in May, a 1%...
In Sweden Volvo Reports Higher Profits On Order Bookings and In the US Postal Service Launches First Diesel-Electric Parallel Hybrid Delivery Van Read more inside the June Issue of the WCV.
- 2007-06-06
M2 PRESSWIRE-6 June 2007-Research and Markets: In Sweden Volvo Reports Higher Profits On Order Bookings and In the US Postal Service Launches First Diesel-Electric Parallel Hybrid Delivery Van Read more inside the June Issue of the WCVC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:08062007 ...
Volvo Group - Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
- 2007-05-11
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Volvo Group: (NASDAQ:VOLV) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) (Brussels:VLV) * Net sales the first quarter decreased by 3% to SEK 61.0 billion (62,7) a) Adjusted for changes in exchange rates, and acquired and divested units, net sales rose by 2% * Operating income decreased by 2% to SEK...
The World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst May 2007 Issue Features Topics Such As Land Rover SUVs under Investigation for Driveshaft Failure in the U.S and In Germany BMW Announces Fourth Generation M3.
- 2007-05-10
M2 PRESSWIRE-10 May 2007-Research and Markets: The World Vehicle Manufacturers Analyst May 2007 Issue Features Topics Such As Land Rover SUVs under Investigation for Driveshaft Failure in the U.S and In Germany BMW Announces Fourth Generation M3C1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:14052007 ...
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