Scania

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Scania was founded in 1891 in Malmö (SE). Started was with the production of bicycles, followed by cars and also the first trucks around 1905. In 1911 the company fuses with the other Swedish manufacuter of cars and trucks Vabis to Scania-Vabis. In 1968 was fused with car- and airplane manufacturer Saab, the name was changed to Saab-Scania. In 1995 the company was splitted and Scania proceded alone. Volkswagen becomes owner for 90.5% of Scania in 2014. The current products are trucks, busses and (ship) engines. The main office is located in Södertälje (SE) and offers work for around 45,000 employees world wide.
Website: www.scania.com