Volvo Trucks' deliveries January-October 1998
VOLVO TRUCKS' DELIVERIES JANUARY-OCTOBER 1998 Volvo Trucks' deliveries in January-October recorded a total of 68,420 units, an increase of 23 per cent, compared with the same period last year. Sales showed the following distribution: Jan-Okt 1997 Jan-Oct 1998 +- % Europe, total 27,682 33,806 +22 of which Western Europe 25,171 30,481 +21 Eastern Europe 2,511 3,325 +32 North America 17,044 24,412 +43 South America 5,658 5,378 -5 Asia 3,687 3,266 -11 Other markets 1,525 1,558 +2 Total 55,596 68,420 +23 The inflow of orders during this period increased by 19 per cent and the order book by 36 per cent compared with the same period in 1997. November 18, 1998 For more information, please contact: Tommy Kohle. Tel: +46 31-66 65 17; e-mail: vtc1.kohle(a)memo.volvo.se ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1998/11/18/19981118BIT00240/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1998/11/18/19981118BIT00240/bit0002.pdf