Leveraging a comprehensive system built in China and committed to delivering efficient, reliable and sustainable optimized solutions at “China speed”, Scania has taken a crucial step – integrating all its business in China under a unified structure to establish Scania Group China. While enjoying a high degree of local autonomy, the group maintains close alignment with global strategies.
Appointed as Executive Vice President of Scania Group and President of Scania Group China on January 1, 2026, Ms. Camilla Dewoon elaborated on the company’s strategic direction and reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the local market at the “2026 Scania Group China Media Gathering” held on February 3. This move follows several important milestones in Scania’s development in China: the opening of the Rugao Global Industrial Production Base in October 2025, the delivery of Scania’s global models, and the launch of the NEXT ERA product series.
Against this backdrop, Ms. Dewoon described the company’s current phase as a manifestation of its long-term commitment to “In China, for China”, marking Scania’s deepened integration into the Chinese ecosystem. This strategic positioning aims to provide optimized solutions for the transformation of China’s transportation and truck market, aligning with the macro development goals of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. She emphasized that China is not only the world’s largest commercial vehicle market but also a key pillar for global innovation and growth of Scania and the Traton Group, holding a crucial strategic position. The strategy involves actively integrating China’s unique technologies in electrification, intelligent connectivity and other fields into the global modular system, while building a resilient supply chain to strengthen the global framework.
Unified Organization for Efficient Operations
To implement this strategic vision, Scania Group China has adopted a new organizational structure and governance model since January 1, 2026. Under Ms. Dewoon’s leadership, the company’s business in China has been systematically and efficiently integrated, covering R&D, procurement, production, commercial operations of Scania and NEXT ERA, as well as all supporting functions. This initiative aims to achieve the operational goal of “optimizing local decision-making while ensuring global synergy”, deeply integrating Scania’s global excellence standards with the agile response required by the Chinese market.
Dual-Line Layout for Full Coverage
To address the diversified and multi-level customer needs in the Chinese market, Scania is fully expanding its market presence through a complementary dual-line product strategy. On one hand, the company continues to offer high-end Scania products that meet global standards, including customized tractors and chassis capable of satisfying customers’ demands for higher performance and special applications. On the other hand, through the NEXT ERA tractor series – which combines in-depth Chinese market insights and is specifically designed for China’s mainstream long-distance logistics market – a broader customer base can enjoy excellent performance in terms of operational availability, fuel efficiency and reliability. Ms. Dewoon emphasized that these two product lines are complementary, jointly forming Scania’s complete layout in China from high-end to mainstream long-distance logistics, as well as in the chassis and special vehicle sectors. They are the core foundation for the company’s transformation from a traditional vehicle seller to a partner providing integrated transportation solutions.
Focus on Value Creation, Toward a Sustainable Future
Looking ahead, Ms. Dewoon stated that as a localized enterprise, the core mission of Scania Group China is to continuously create exceptional value for customers. The company’s top priorities include: collaborating closely with dealer partners to provide tailored solutions for target customers and applications; ensuring the Rugao Industrial Production Base ramps up production in line with world-class standards; and continuously optimizing strategic cooperation with suppliers and partners.
At the same time, Scania will strive to transform the in-depth insights and successful experiences accumulated in the Chinese market into “Chinese wisdom” within the organization, and fully leverage digital and automated technologies to comprehensively enhance operational efficiency. Through these initiatives, Scania is committed to working hand in hand with Chinese partners and customers to jointly promote the transformation, upgrading and sustainable deve
