A global group

Volvo Group customers are active in more than 180 countries worldwide, mainly in Europe, Asia and North America. Group sales of products and services are conducted through wholly owned and independent dealers. The global service network handles customer demand for spare parts and other services.

During 2007, the Group’s workforce rose to about 100,000 employees. The majority of employees are based in Sweden, France, Japan, the US, China, Brazil and South Korea.

A key feature of the Volvo Group’s growth strategy is to increase its presence in emerging markets, primarily in Asia and Eastern Europe. During 2007, the Group increased its sales in Eastern Europe by 69%. In 2007, Volvo implemented investments in Japan, China and India. These investments provide a platform for increased sales.