AB Volvo · Gothenburg Sweden
Company Description
Phone: +46-31-66-00-00
Fax: +46-31-54-57-72
Rankings
- #446 in FT Global 500
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This link will open in a new window Despite the fact that the name "Volvo" conjures up more visions of soccer moms than of burly truck drivers, AB Volvo has parked its car business. The company is now a leading maker of trucks, buses, and construction equipment as well as marine (Volvo Penta), aircraft (Volvo Aero), and industrial engines. The company's most widely known business -- auto making -- was sold to US-based carmaker Ford Motor Company . The sale enabled Volvo to focus on its remaining units, particularly trucks. Its other interests include full control of the famous Mack Trucks brand in North America and Renault Trucks in Europe. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key AB Volvo Financials
| Company Type | Public Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Employees | 101,380 |
AB Volvo Executives
67 executives listed for AB Volvo's Gothenburg Sweden location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Louis Schweitzer | |
| President, CEO, and Director | Leif Johansson | |
| SVP and CFO | Mikael Bratt |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for AB Volvo
Demand for machinery depends on overall industrial activity and on the health of sectors such as agriculture, construction, and power generation. The profitability of individual companies depends on engineering expertise and efficient production. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $320,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top AB Volvo Competitors
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