Bogdan Bus Sales Up 45.7% yoy In 9M

Bogdan produced 1843 buses in the first nine months of 2006, up 45.7 yoy. Bogdan produces buses in partnership with Isuzu (Japan) at Cherkasy Bus and Lutsk Automobile (LUAZ). In 9M Bogdan produced 170 Isuzu buses, up 29.8% yoy. Bogdan recently started assembly of buses at the Gomel Auto Repair Center in Belarus and is considering launching production of buses in Russia.