4 FAQs about Scania ab wikipedia

When was AB Scania founded?

The company was founded in 1900 as Maskinfabriks AB Scania in the town of Malmö in southern Sweden. Scania is Latin for the province of Skåne. In 1911 Scania merged with another automobile and truck manufacturer, Vagnsfabriks Aktiebolaget i Södertälje (founded in 1891) (VABIS) of Södertälje in mid-east Sweden, to form AB Scania-Vabis.

What does Scania stand for?

Scania is Latin for the province of Skåne. In 1911 Scania merged with another automobile and truck manufacturer, Vagnsfabriks Aktiebolaget i Södertälje (founded in 1891) (VABIS) of Södertälje in mid-east Sweden, to form AB Scania-Vabis. After the Second World War, Scania-Vabis imported Volkswagen cars, under the banner of "Svenska Volkswagen AB".

Who is Scania?

Scania is a world leading provider of transport solutions with nearly 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries. Together with our partners and customers we are driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system.

When was AB Scania-Vabis founded?

AB Scania-Vabis was established in 1911 as the result of a merger between Södertälje -based Vabis and Malmö -based Maskinfabriks-aktiebolaget Scania. Vagnfabriks Aktiebolaget i Södertelge (Vabis) was established as a railway car manufacturer in 1891, while Maskinfabriks-aktiebolaget Scania was established as a bicycle manufacturer in 1900.

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