Volvo Car Division
The Volvo Car Division comprises the largest product sector within the Volvo Group. Of the total Group sales in 1974 of Skr. 10,500 million, the Car Division was responsible for Skr. 5,600 million. Since January 31, 1975, Volvo Car B.V. in Holland (formerly DAF Car B.V.) has been included in Volvo’s car operations. Volvo Car B.V. achieved sales of Skr. 900 million during 1974.
Approximately 35,000 people work within Volvo on the development, production and marketing of the car programme. To these can be added a further 1,500 who work for Volvo’s sub-contractors.
Volvo is a Swedish company with international aims. The major part of Volvo car production, including the assembly of 165, 000 cars, is based in Sweden. A further 70,000 units are assembled in Belgium, Canada, Australia and Malaysia. Volvo Car B.V. in Holland contributes with an additional 70,000 cars. In the USA, a new assembly plant will be in production by 1977. The Car Division intends to continue its well-balanced expansion. Volvo cars are sold in almost 100 countries. The emphasis in our sales lies on the Nordic markets, Western Europe and North America.
Quality, safety, economy and comfort - these are the four fundamentals of our product philosophy. By way of intensive research and design work, the Volvo Car Division adapts its products to the requirements and traffic environment of today and tomorrow
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