Scania annual report 2001

Buses
In several markets in East Asia, Scania showed strong
growth. Sales of buses and coaches in Taiwan, Hong
Kong and Thailand more than doubled. In Taiwan,
the authorities carried out a number of measures to
stimulate the economy, which among other things led
to increased bus travel and thus also to increased
demand, especially for tourist coaches.
In several markets in Africa, there was also a significant
increase in Scania’s bus order bookings, among
others in Angola, Kenya and South Africa. The buses
sold in these markets, with chassis from Scania’s
factory in Brazil, are assembled in South Africa.
During the year, Scania achieved a leading position
in the bus market in Dubai by receiving an order for
119 city buses.
At the bus terminal in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Scania buses are
surrounded by cargo and passengers.
Scania delivered a total of 1,249 (629) buses and
coaches in Asia, Australia and Africa, a doubling of
deliveries compared to 2000 and the highest level
ever.
On a fishing trip outside
Freemantle, Australia,
using dual marine engines
from Scania.
Industrial and marine engines
Scania’s sales of industrial and marine engines in Asia,
Australia and Africa remained good. In Saudi Arabia,
sales rose sharply and Scania’s market share rose to
about 25 percent.
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