History of Scania
Scania is a Swedish manufacturer of commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, as well as industrial and marine engines. The company was founded in 1891 as Maskinfabriksaktiebolaget Scania in Malmö, initially producing bicycles. In 1911, it merged with Vagnfabriksaktiebolaget i Södertälje (Vabis), a company specializing in railway carriages and automobiles, forming Scania-Vabis. This merger laid the foundation for Scania's growth into a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles.
Throughout the 20th century, Scania expanded internationally, focusing on high-performance trucks and buses. In the 1960s and 1970s, it developed modular vehicle designs, improving efficiency and reducing production costs. The company dropped 'Vabis' from its name in 1969, becoming simply Scania. In 2008, Scania became part of the Volkswagen Group (now Traton Group), strengthening its global presence. Today, Scania is renowned for its innovation in fuel efficiency, sustainability, and advanced transport solutions.