First students to graduate from Volvo's vocational training school in Ethiopia
M2 - Thu Jul 09, 6:13AM CDT
The first intake of students is now set to graduate from the vocational training program for technicians arranged by Volvo in collaboration with the Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Ethiopia. When the students receive their diplomas following three years of study, they will represent highly sought-after skilled labor in a country with a shortage of vehicle technicians.
First Students to Graduate from Volvo's Vocational Training School in Ethiopia
Business Wire - Thu Jul 09, 2:16AM CDT
The first intake of students is now set to graduate from the vocational training program for technicians arranged by Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB)in collaboration with the Swedish International Development Cooperation (Sida) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Ethiopia. When the students receive their diplomas following three years of study, they will represent highly sought-after skilled labor in a country with a shortage of vehicle technicians.
CNH Industrial Inks Italian Labor Deal with Fiat Chrysler - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 08, 10:10AM CDT
Industrial goods firm CNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) recently inked a four-year labor agreement with car manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU) in Italy.
CNHI: 9.60 (+0.60), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53)
Excavator Market in Spain 2015-2019 - Recovering Housing Sector
M2 - Wed Jul 08, 9:37AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nhhvhb/excavator_market) has announced the addition of the "Excavator Market in Spain 2015-2019" report to their offering. Excavators are used for demolition, lifting of heavy objects, and digging. These are self-propelled machines that run using crawlers or wheels. They are highly versatile heavy construction machinery and are used for various applications such as below and above-ground-level operations including land levelling, trench digging, and well sinking. PITVI, the government initiative to improve transportation and housing infrastructure, began in 2012 and is due to be completed in 2024. The government plans to implement 1,000 miles of railway network during the period 2012-2024. In the housing sector, this plan helped Barcelona recover from the economic crisis. According to the report, the period 1996-2008 saw a slowing down of housing construction activities. However, the sector is recovering and projects that had been abandoned in the housing sector are currently under construction. Barcelona is the only city in Spain to realize higher profits in residential construction projects, attracting domestic construction companies to invest and expand. The rebound in the housing sector will drive the demand for the excavator market in Spain. Further, the report states that the high initial investment required to manufacture the equipment affects the cost of ownership of earthmoving equipment, further reducing the profit margin of manufacturers. Key Vendors - Caterpillar - Hitachi - KESA - Liebherr Group Other Prominent Vendors - JCB - Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe - Volvo Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Industry Overview - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Type - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nh...tor_market
Korean Automakers Move to the Top in AutoPacific's 2015 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Business Wire - Tue Jul 07, 11:01PM CDT
AutoPacific today announced its 19th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs), identifying the most satisfying vehicles on the market. An industry benchmark for measuring how satisfied an owner is with his/her new vehicle, VSAs are based on survey responses from over 66,000 owners of new 2015 model year cars and light trucks.
GM: 31.40 (+0.39)
Axalta Coating Systems receives Volvo Cars Quality Excellence Award
Business Wire - Tue Jul 07, 12:21PM CDT
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, was presented with the Volvo Cars Quality Excellence (VQE) Award at a dedicated ceremony held at Axalta's Wuppertal, Germany, site on June 30, 2015.
AXTA: 32.55 (+0.30)
ABB Wins $52M Contract from Ford's JV for Industrial Robots - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 06, 3:13PM CDT
ABB Ltd. (ABB) recently received a robots supply order from Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. worth $52 million.
ABB: 20.59 (+0.58), F: 14.48 (+0.15), HMC: 31.68 (+0.38)
China Heavy Duty Truck Market Size, Segmentation, Demand Forecast Report Up To 2017.
M2 - Mon Jul 06, 7:25AM CDT
Affected by the economic slowdown, the demand for heavy duty truck is in the downward trend continuously; coupled with the financial credit crisis, which limits the ability of financing vehicle purchase, the growth rate of global heavy duty truck market has decelerated since the second half of 2011. Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and other major commercial vehicle groups have implemented appropriate strategies, such as closing corresponding factories, reducing output and intensifying market adjustment in China and India.
Volvo Group Celebrates Inauguration of New Central Distribution Center in Mississippi, USA
M2 - Thu Jul 02, 4:19AM CDT
With hundreds in attendance, the Volvo Group today celebrated the inauguration of its new one million square-foot Central Distribution Center (CDC) in Byhalia, Mississippi. The $70 million state-of-the-art facility supports the company's Mack and Volvo truck brands, as well as Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Penta.
Volvo Cars Adds a Little Luxury With Excellence Child Safety Seat Concept
PR Newswire Europe - Thu Jul 02, 2:03AM CDT
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Winning and Retaining Business in the North American Mining Equipment Sector, 2015
M2 - Wed Jul 01, 10:13AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/376mt2/winning_and) has announced the addition of the "Winning and Retaining Business in the North American Mining Equipment Sector, 2015" report to their offering. This report provides a detailed analysis of customer preferences throughout the North American mining sector, focusing on the factors that influence purchasing decisions and the performance of major equipment suppliers. The analysis is based on extensive survey of 101 mine managers and procurement managers. Areas of analysis include: - Customer priorities when buying mining equipment, with ratings of the importance of 18 separate factors, and the satisfaction ratings on 16 factors, for customers when choosing mining equipment, including cost factors, supplier attributes and product attributes. - Ratings of current suppliers across the same factors, identifying the best-performing suppliers and how well suppliers performed versus the importance of each factor. - In-depth analysis of the major suppliers Caterpillar, Joy Global, Komatsu and Atlas Copco, including their overall performance ratings and their ratings for each of the factors relative to its importance. - Rankings of the leading suppliers for each equipment type, with respondents indicating who they viewed as the top suppliers throughout North America for trucks, excavators, loaders, shovels, dozers, drills, longwalls, engines, tyres, pumps and mining software. - Insight into the likelihood of switching supplier and key action points for suppliers, outlining required product and service improvements. Key Highlights - When choosing an equipment supplier, respondents rate Product quality/reliability', Availability of replacement parts' and 'Maintenance and service costs' as most important. - Overall the major suppliers such as Caterpillar, Joy Global, Komatsu, and Atlas Copco performed consistently well in terms of customer satisfaction. - Account managers make a significant impact in setting a manufacturer apart from the competition as the respondents cited 'Better timing of contact', Better ability to build long-term relationships' Better understanding of your needs' as key differentiating factors when choosing their current main supplier. - The three leading areas for improvement identified by respondents were product quality and reliability', availability of spare parts', and ability to support cost reduction'. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Customer Priorities in Supplier Selection 3 Supplier Performance and Key Success Factors 4 Customer Retention and Key Areas of Improvement 5 Action Points and Recommendations 6 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Caterpillar - Komatsu - Hitachi - Atlas Copco - Sandvik - Liebherr - ThyssenKrupp - Volvo - Eickhoff - JH Fletcher - John Deere - Boart Longyear - Ingersoll Rand - Cummins - Detroit - Drilltech - Metso - Bridgestone - Goodyear - Michelin - Toyo - Surpac - Deswik - Datamine - MineSight - Maptek - Geovia - Weir Minerals - Flygt For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/37...inning_and
New number of votes in AB Volvo
M2 - Wed Jul 01, 5:02AM CDT
The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 1.705.220 Series A shares to a total of 1.1705.220 Series B shares. The conversions were implemented with the support of the opportunity for Series A shareholders to request conversion of Series A shares to Series B shares, which was entered in the Articles of Association at the 2011 Annual General Meeting.
Volvo announces new number of votes
M2 - Wed Jul 01, 4:32AM CDT
AB Volvo (STO:VOLB.ST) announced on Tuesday a change in the number of votes in the company as a result of the conversion of a total of 1.705.220 Series A shares to a total of 1.1705.220 Series B shares.
Premier Collector Car Auction Comes to South Carolina
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 30, 10:48AM CDT
Auctions America today announced the newest addition to its 2015 schedule of events, a collector car auction on Hilton Head Island as part of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance. The sale, featuring approximately 100 investment-grade vehicles, will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.
Automakers in China Monthly Report - Issue 6, 2015 Edition
M2 - Tue Jun 30, 5:58AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ggtcp2/automakers_in) has announced the addition of the "Automakers in China Monthly Report - Issue 6, 2015" report to their offering. Automakers in China Monthly Report is designed to provide readers with up-to-date information on vehicle development, business strategy, and sales of homegrown Chinese automakers and global automakers operating in the most competitive market in the world - China. The report also presents an accurate, fact-focused analysis of the Chinese government policies related to the automotive industry, policies that exercise huge influence on the Chinese auto market and automotive industry trends. Key Topics Covered: - The Chinese government policies: Information on the Chinese government's strict anti-trust policy regarding global automakers, as well as policies related to the parallel import of automobiles and eco-friendly vehicles etc - Chinese automotive market trends: Focus on the remarkable expansion of the SUV market in China, Analysis of CES Asia 2015, and news on the auto market entry of Chinese IT giants Baidu and Tencent etc - German automaker trends in China: Trends in vehicle development and business strategy in China involving German automakers such as Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and Daimler - market leader in the Chinese auto market - US automakers trends in China: Trends in vehicle development and business strategy in China involving US automakers such as GM, Ford and Tesla - Japanese automaker trends in China: The trends in vehicle development and business strategy in China involving Japanese automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda and etc. After having struggled in the Chinese market over the last several years, Japanese brands are now working to reverse that trend - Korean automaker trends in China: Trends in vehicle development and business strategy in China involving Korean automakers such as Hyundai, Kia and Ssangyong Motors and etc. - Other foreign automaker trends in China: Information related to business strategy in China involving foreign-invested automakers such as Volvo, a Swedish brand taken over by China-based Geely Automobile Holdings; PSA , Maserati, and Lotus from England - Homegrown Chinese automakers: Vehicle development and business information related to Shanghai Motors, Dongfeng Motor, FAW Motors, Geely Automobile, Great Wall Motors and BYD. These homegrown brands are currently staging a counterattack to regain the shares of the world's largest auto market lost to foreign companies Key Topics Covered: 1. The Chinese Government Policies 2. Chinese Automotive Market Trends 3. German Automaker Trends in China 4. US Automaker Trends in China 5. Japanese Automaker Trends in China 6. Korean Automaker Trends in China 7. Other Foreign Automaker Trends in China 8. Homegrown Chinese Automaker Trends Companies Mentioned - Audi - BMW - BYD - Changan Automobile - Chery Automobile - Daimler - Dongfeng Motor - FAW - Ford - GM - Geely Automobile - Great Wall Motors - Guangzhou Automobile - Honda - Hyundai Motor - Kia Motors - Lotus - Maserati - Mazda - Nissan - PSA Citroen - Porsche - Shanghai Motors - Ssangyong Motor - Sunlong Bus - Tesla - Toyota - Volkswagen - Volvo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gg...omakers_in