7/5/2023 0 Comments Marcopolo bus factory![]() ![]() Temple (only available in Colombia from SUPERPOLO S.A).Listo (only available in Colombia from SUPERPOLO S.A).Volgren - is an Australian bodywork company owned by Marcopolo. manufactures almost half of all buses and microbus bodies built in Brazil and is the third largest manufacturer of bus bodies in the world.Moneo - the financial service unit of Marcopolo. ![]() MVC - which started its activities operating in the automotive industry and gradually broadened its operations, introducing its plastic products to the light industry and infra-structure markets, etc.Marcopolo then established its assembling subsidiary in 1999, located originally in the city of Polokwane. Neobus - Thunder & Thunder Midi (Countryside School Buses) Marcopolo has been present in South Africa since 1996, with the establishment of Brasa (Pty) Ltd, which was an agent for sales and after sales of imported vehicles from Brazil.Volare - dedicated to the development, production and commercialization of the Access, Attack & Fly models of the Ambulance, Fire Department, Easy Access, Mobile Unit sectors, Municipal, Police School bus and Tourism.Ciferal - was focused on urban operations, defunct brand.In 2013, made a joint-venture Urban Buses, a Can$116 million strategic investment, with New Flyer. In 1971, the company changed name to Marcopolo S.A. In 1953, Marcopolo starts the production of the first steel structures. MARCOPOLO MEXICO CELEBRATES THE PRODUCTION OF 35,000 VEHICLES AND LAUNCHES VIALE BRT Marcopolo Mexico produced, at the end of October, its 35,000th vehicle at its factory in Garcia, in the city of Monterrey, in the state of Nuevo Leon. Marcopolo was founded on 6 August 1949 in Caxias do Sul as Nicola & Cia Ltd., production was entirely handmade, a company then having 8 partners and 15 employees. Some technology was transferred to India's Tata Motors in form of Tata Marcopolo Motors Ltd. They have seven plants in Brazil, Chile, China, France, Italy, Portugal and South Africa. Marcopolo, Brazil to cater to Northern Indian market mainly. It is the largest bus car manufacturer in Latin America and the third worldwide, over half of the bus bodies in Brazil are from the company, and its coaches were exported to 100 countries. The company manufactures the bodies for a whole range of coaches, e.g. ( B3: POMO3, POMO4) is a Brazilian bus, coach and rail manufacturer, founded on 6 August 1949 in the southern Brazilian city of Caxias do Sul, state of Rio Grande do Sul. “We are particularly pleased to be associated with a company that shares our philosophy around people and are looking forward to working with them to ensure Volgren remains at its rightful place at the top of the Australian bus building industry,” he says.Marcopolo S.A. He adds that the purchase is a positive endorsement of Volgren’s people, products and processes, its position as market leader and its potential to grow further. Grenda CEO Geoff Grenda says the two companies have a close alignment on their core values around people and customer service. The acquisition is part of Marcopolo's expansion strategy and represents an important step towards the company’s geographical expansion plans in foreign markets. Marcopolo employs more than 18,000 people, has a turnover of around 1.6 billion dollars and produces a variety of products on predominantly European chassis, including luxury coaches, intercity buses, city buses and mini buses. In 2010-11 the company posted sales of 698 units and revenue of 207.1 million dollars.įounded in 1949, Marcopolo is listed company on the Brazilian stock exchange and is still controlled by the original founding family.Īs one of the world’s largest bus manufacturers it produces around 30,000 buses annually from 11 plants worldwide, including a components factory located in Changzhou, China. It has factories in Dandenong (Vic), Brisbane (Qld), Malaga (WA) and Tomago (NSW). The company has a market presence all over the Australian territory with more than 40% market share. Volgren is the largest bus body builder in Australia and employs more than 560 people. In a statement from Volgren Australia, the Grenda family who own the company state that they will retain a minority interest in the Volgren business, retaining local ownership and ensuring a smooth transition for staff and customers. Marco Polo produces 30.000 buses annually from 11 plants worldwideīrazil’s Marco Polo one of the world’s largest manufacturers announced on Tuesday it had purchased a 75% stake in the Volgren Australia bus building industry an operation involving 53 million dollars.Īccording to the information sent to Brazil’s Securities commission, CVM from the Sao Paulo stock exchange, Marco Polo said the agreement with Volgren enables the Brazilian corporation to acquire the remaining 25% stock in three years time and thus full control of the Australian company. ![]()
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