Volvo Trucks to deliver new VN trucks to Tyson Foods, Inc.

Volvo Trucks To Deliver New VN Trucks to Tyson Foods, Inc. Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., today announced that Tyson Foods, Inc. ordered 227 Volvo VNL670 highway tractors. The Tyson order is for the latest generation of VN trucks, introduced in August. The new VN design fully integrates with diesel engines conforming to stringent new U.S. emission standards to optimize vehicle performance and productivity. Delivery of the VN tractors begins in 2002, with 168 scheduled in the fourth quarter. The remainder will be delivered in early 2003. The trucks will be equipped with Cummins ISX engines. Tyson Foods, Springdale, AR, is the world leader in producing and marketing beef, pork, and chicken, with 2001 sales of $25 billion. "We are proud to have Tyson Foods as a new customer of Volvo," said Scott Kress, Volvo senior vice president-sales. "Just as Tyson has earned its reputation as an innovator and leader in its markets, we fully expect the new VN to earn the same level of recognition for quality and performance among fleet managers and professional drivers." "Tyson Foods reviews all aspects of its production and distribution system for its impact on profitability and company image," said Bill Edwards Volvo national account manager. "Our new VN passed a high standard to be chosen." September 17, 2002 For further information contact: Mårten Wikforss, tel +46 31 661127 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/09/17/20020917BIT00550/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/09/17/20020917BIT00550/wkr0002.pdf