100 More Volvo Double Deckers for Dublin.STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Just months after ordering 100 Volvo (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :VOLV) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) (Brussels:VLV VLV Valve VLV Viva Las Vegas VLV Viva La Vida (Coldplay album and song) VLV Viva La Vinyl VLV Viikonloppuvapaa (Finnish, Free Weekend) VLV Veitokani ni Lewenivanua Vakarisito ) double deckers (jargon) double DECkers - Married couples in which both partners work for Digital Equipment Corporation. , Dublin Bus Dublin Bus (Irish: Bus Átha Cliath [bʷʊs̪ˠ aːhə kʲl̥iːə] or [bʷʊs̪ˠ ɑːə kʲliː̥əɸ]) is a public transport operator in the Republic of Ireland. has confirmed an order for an additional 100. The order is for Volvo Buses Volvo Buses is a subsidiary and a business area of Volvo which became an independent division in 1968. It is the world's second largest bus manufacturer, with a complete range of heavy buses for passenger transportation. chassi B7TL with low floor and with a seven litre 215hp engine. The bus chassis will be manufactured in Volvo Buses' plant in Boras Bo·rås A city of southwest Sweden east of Göteborg. It was founded in 1632. Population: 60,900. , Sweden and the bus bodies will be manufactured by Alexander Dennis in UK. Deliveries will continue up to the end of the year. The repeat order was placed following a rigorous tender process. Dublin Bus explained, "We look at a number of factors such as whole life costs, reliability and after sales and Volvo was successful in what is a strict process. What particularly stands out are their parts and training package, the warranty terms and the excellent back-up service they provide." "We are really happy with the Volvos that we operate and they have proved a successful product to date." Volvo Bus Limited's Commercial Director, Steve Dewhurst commented, "We're delighted to have received such a significant repeat order so quickly and we will be working closely with Dublin Bus to ensure we maintain both our strong relationship and the high standards they have come to expect from Volvo." July 4, 2006 Volvo Bus Corporation is the world's second-largest manufacturer of large buses and coaches. The range comprises complete vehicles, chassis, bus bodies, transport system solutions for metropolitan traffic, leasing, financing and service contract maintenance. Volvo Bus Corporation is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net |
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