SAF-HOLLAND S.A.: Cooperation Agreement with Scania - further growth of international Service Network
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. / Miscellaneous 09.09.2009 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luxembourg, September 9, 2009 - SAF-HOLLAND S.A., a leading global manufacturer and provider of premium components and systems for commercial vehicles (trucks and trailers) and the Swedish truck manufacturer Scania CV AB are working together in the Aftermarket sector. The cooperation agreement means that the workshops and dealers in the global Scania service network will now carry out maintenance work on SAF-HOLLAND trailer components and sell SAF-HOLLAND original parts. The agreement forms the basis for successful and future-oriented cooperation. It comprises a complete package, taking into account logistics, warranties, workshop service, specialty tools, helpdesks and training of workshop personnel. 'We are very pleased with this new, strategically important cooperation. The Scania service centers are the ideal addition to our global service network. We are making good progress in the expansion of our global service centers and can offer our customers a prompt, reliable and comprehensive service', said Dr. Reiner Beutel, CEO of SAF-HOLLAND Group. The Aftermarket business unit supplies replacement parts to vehicle manufacturers, dealer organizations and independent workshops and fleet operators. SAF-HOLLAND's service network currently includes service centers in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia. Company Profile: With about EUR 800 million in sales and over 2,000 employees, SAF-HOLLAND S.A. is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers and suppliers of premium product systems and components primarily for trailers as well as trucks, buses and recreational vehicles. The product range encompasses axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, couplers, kingpins and landing legs. SAF-HOLLAND customers include the majority of large truck and trailer producers all over the world. The products are sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Equipment Suppliers (OESs) by means of a global service and distribution network and via aftermarket channels directly to the end users and service garages. SAF-HOLLAND has therefore established itself as one of the few manufacturers in its sector that is internationally positioned with an extensive product range and a broad service network. SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since July 2007. Contact: SAF-HOLLAND Group GmbH Barbara Zanzinger Hauptstraße 26 63856 Bessenbach Phone +49 6095 301-617 barbara.zanzinger@safholland.de 09.09.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: SAF-HOLLAND S.A. 68-70, boulevard de la Pétrusse L-2320 Luxembourg Luxemburg Phone: +49 6095 301 - 0 Fax: +49 6095 301 - 260 E-mail: info@safholland.de Internet: www.safholland.com ISIN: LU0307018795 WKN: A0MU70 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, München, Hamburg, Stuttgart End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------