Spanish Basque country coachbuilders Sunsundegui and Noge have been saved from the threat of closure (Global News last month). Sunsundegui, which bodies Volvo coaches for the UK and Ireland and last year launched its new SC7 design, has been acquired by a management/ employee buyout with regional Navarre government support. Management will own 51 % of the equity, employees 49%. Volvo Bus UK managing director Nick Page says: 'The new ownership enables Sunsundegui to dedicate its focus in bringing to the market quality, innovative designed vehicles that are ideally suited for the UK coach market.
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