Hans Persson Bil Norr Aktiebolag

Hans Persson Bil AB was acquired by Bilia AB. Hans Persson-koncernen was a well-reputed and profitable car dealer with 48 years in the industry, representing Volvo, Ford, and Renault. The Ford business was conducted in Västerås, while the Volvo and Renault businesses were conducted in Västerås, Köping, Sala, Hallstahammar, Arboga, Fagersta, Avesta and Hedemora. The average turnover for 2005 and 2004 was approximately SEK 1.3 billion and the operating margin was approximately 2.4 percent. In 2006, sales of new cars amounted to 2,700 and used cars to 3,600. The number of employees was 320 people.