Half the fleet of cars in use today are at least 10 years old, which is a high proportion compared to many other European countries. Major supplying countries were Germany, UK and Belgium. US suppliers accounted for approx. Especially good sales prospects exist for products within the safety and environment sectors. Swedes are very safety conscious and the automotive manufacturers are known to follow high safety standards.
Automotive chemicals are also a segment where U.S. firms are strong.
Haldex Brake Systems, a division in the Haldex group, has formed a strategic alliance with Altra Technologies Inc., MN, which has developed electronic anti-collision systems for commercial vehicles, and made a 3 MUSD equity investment in the company. Haldex AWD system makes breakthrough on the U.S. market. Haldex has been awarded a Nomination Letter, which specifies Haldex as supplier of the AWD system for a new car model from one of the big three American car manufacturers. Haldex nominerad till miljardorder. Volvo Car Corporation presents Haldex AWD system as one of the key systems in a new concept car at this year's Paris Motor Show.