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Focus on Traton Group

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, the TRATON GROUP is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles. The Group’s portfolio consists of trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles, as well as the sale of spare parts and customer services. The TRATON GROUP also offers a broad range of financial services to its commercial vehicle customers.

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