Eaton Corp plans to build Volvo transmissions in Brazil
Nov 1, 2002 12:00 PM
Cleveland OH-based Eaton Corp has signed an eight-year agreement with Volvo Trucks to begin manufacturing heavy-duty transmissions for the South American market. Production will take place at the Eaton transmission facility in Valinhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Total sales are estimated at $112 million.
Under the Volvo agreement, Eaton will manufacture and deliver 100% of the Volvo transmissions that will be needed to meet production requirements in the South American market. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2004.
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