AB Volvo is an international transport equipment group with a worldwide
marketing organization and production. AB Volvo, which was incorporated in 1915
under the laws of Sweden, started production of cars in 1927 and of trucks in
1928. Historically Volvo has operated in two main areas: cars and vehicles for
commercial use. The latter includes trucks, buses, construction equipment and
marine and industrial engines. Operations also include production and
maintenance of aircraft engines and financial services. In March 1999, Volvo
sold Volvo Cars to Ford Motor Company. As a result of this sale, Volvo is today
focused entirely on the commercial transport products segment. Through the
acquisition of Mack Trucks Inc. and Renault V.I. in 2001, the Volvo Group
strengthened its position as a producer of heavy trucks.

Headquartered in Gteborg, Sweden, the Volvo Group had 75,740 employees at
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