Truck and Bus Makers in Belgium

In the truck and bus sector, Volvo Trucks has its largest plant in the world at Ghent and accounts for some 30% of the company's global output. In 2004, 29,819 vehicles were produced.

The Van Hool company exports around 80% of the coaches and buses it manufactures each year, while Jonckheere assembles up to 500 coaches annually.

There are also a number of special-vehicle manufacturers in the region. These include Mol, JLG Industries and Bombardier Transportation, for example.

Daf Trucks has a cabin and axle manufacturing division in the region, while Honda in Flanders makes components as well as operating a parts distribution center.