AUTOMOTIVE
– Engine for development
In Skaraborg We run the development of the global automotive industry. Here you will meet a unique industrial tradition in automotive and have access to the innovation environments of the future. Among other things, Volvo has been a strong driving force since the company's start-up and still develops operations and competences, but there are also several other players that strengthen the cluster. An important arena for development is Assar (Industrial Innovation Arena), which is a unique collaboration between industry and academia – a meeting place where education, Innovation and research provide new solutions for the industry.
FACTS
Number Of Employees: Approximately 12 000 in the entire chain.
Some companies: Volvo Cars, Volvo Group Trucks Operation Productions, Volvo Penta, Autokaross i Floby AB, automotive Components Floby AB and others.
The Name ASSAr: Assar Gabrielsson from Korsberga outside Hjo was a Swedish industrialist and initiator of the automotive company AB Volvo.
Assar Industrial Innovation Arena is a tribute to Assar Gabrielsson, but the name Assar's etymology is also of importance; The name comes from the English answer and means "the answerer."
ESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION
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