Scania Malaysia in brief
Established in 1891, Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions, including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering. It is also a leading provider of power solutions – industrial, marine and power generation engines. The company’s strategic focus is on customer profitability by being in the forefront of sustainable transport solutions. It has the broadest range of renewable fuel and electrification solutions: from natural gas, hydro-treated vegetable oil, bioethanol, biogas, biodiesel to autonomous, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles.
Globally, Scania employs some 50,000 people and operates in about 100 countries. Research and development activities are mainly concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe, Asia and South America, with facilities for global interchange of both components and complete vehicles. The company is headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden.
Scania commenced operations in Malaysia in the early 1970’s, supporting the logistics, construction and public service sectors, commuting people and goods every day throughout the country. With about 300 employees, Scania (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. today offers capabilities in sales, repair and maintenance, roadside assistance, parts, data-driven services – fleet management systems and driver training & coaching. It operates twelve dedicated workshops, with technicians based at some customers’ premises, to meet the country’s public and cargo transport needs. Scania’s regional Asia Parts Centre is located in Singapore. Scania is also staffed to provide financial and insurance services through Scania Credit (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Scania celebrates 130 years of achievements and will continue to be a leader in driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system in this country through sustainable partnerships.