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 Press Releases 2009
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19 December 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP: MAURIZIO ROMAN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIES MANAGER
Maurizio Roman has become an integral part of the Piaggio Group, by taking on the role of Product Development and Strategies Manager.
9 December 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP CONTINUES TO BOOST COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SALES
Deliveries up 4.2% in November. In the first 11 months of 2009, sales rise 5.7% and market share gains 0.8 p.p.
1 December 2009
PIAGGIO APPROVES BOND ISSUE
Today the Board of Directors of Piaggio & C. S.p.A., at a meeting chaired by Roberto Colaninno, approved the issuance of a high-yield 7-year bond.
1 December 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP: ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET SHARE RISES 1.7 POINTS IN THE FIRST 11 MONTHS OF 2009
Excellent performance in over 50cc scooters: 33.2% market share in November (+2.4 p.p.), 33.7% share in the first 11 months of 2009 (+2.3 p.p.)
24 November 2009
APRILIA WILL NOT COMPETE IN THE MOTO2 CHAMPIONSHIP
The Piaggio Group said that Aprilia would not be competing in the Moto2 Championship, nor would it provide private teams with bikes for the championship.
20 November 2009
THE PIAGGIO GROUP: VIETNAM’S PRESIDENT MEETS WITH ROBERTO COLANINNO IN HANOI
Piaggio Group Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno was received in Hanoi today by Nguyen Minh Triet, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
9 November 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP CONTINUES TO BOOST SALES AND MARKET SHARE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Deliveries up 3.6% in October. In the first 10 months of 2009, sales rise 5.8% and market share gains 0.8 p.p.
30 October 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP: FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2009
Strong improvement on Asian markets in two-wheelers and commercial vehicles
5 November 2009
PIAGGIO: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (OPERATIONS) DANIELE BANDIERA RESIGNS FOR PERSONAL REASONS
The company has accepted the resignation, presented for personal reasons, and thanks Mr Bandiera for his contribution to the Group.
2 November 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP: ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET SHARE RISES 1.7 POINTS IN THE FIRST 10 MONTHS OF 2009
Excellent performance in over 50cc scooters: 33.7% market share from January to October 2009 (+2.2 p.p.)
Further growth also reported in over 50cc motorcycles: 5.4% market share in first 10 months of 2009 (+0.3 p.p.)
19 October 2009
PIAGGIO & C. S.p.A BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A Piaggio branch to be formed on the Spanish market.
Approval of partial separation of the Nacional Motor company.
7 October 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP CONTINUES TO BOOST SALES AND MARKET SHARE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN ITALY
Deliveries in Italy up 6.2% in September. In the first nine months of 2009, sales in Italy rise 6.1% and market share gains 1 percentage point from the first nine months of 2008. Success of the new Porter Maxxi and Porter Electric Power models.
1 October 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP: ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET SHARE CONTINUES TO GROW
Significant improvement in the over 50cc scooter segment (31.3% market share in September), with the Group reporting growth for the eighth consecutive month.
Increase of 1.9 percentage points in overall Italian market share from January to September compared with 2008.
Incentives for the two-wheeler sector also an urgent necessity for 2010.
15 September 2009
THE PIAGGIO GROUP: NEW STRUCTURE FOR NACIONAL MOTOR S.A.U.
In the same session, the Board resolved to partially repay the intercompany loan to the subsidiary Piaggio Finance S.A.
Livio Corghi appointed to the Board.
9 September 2009
SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SALES AND MARKET SHARE IN ITALY
Deliveries up 10 % PIAGGIO GROUP: SIGNIFICANT GROWTH INCOMMERCIAL VEHICLE SALES AND MARKET SHARE IN ITALY
1 September 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP: GROWTH ON ITALIAN TWO-WHEELER MARKET IN AUGUST
Significant expansion in high-end motorcycles.
Piaggio Beverly 300 Tourer outright best-seller for third month running.
Increase of 2.1 percentage points in overall Italian market share from January to August compared with 2008.
4 August 2009
30 July 2009
PRESS RELEASE
Piaggio & C. S.p.A. said that director Gianclaudio Neri had presented his resignation from the company Board of Directors on 29 July 2009.
24 July 2009
Ape Calessino 2009. All new colours and the revolutionary “Electric Lithium” electric version.
Presenting the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, the timeless classic offering a uniquely original solution to mobility.
New trim levels, new style and a revolutionary zero emissions version with lithium batteries reconfirm an Italian legend.
8 July 2009
Piaggio Group: In June, +5.3% in sales of commercial vehicles in italy
First half of 2009 up 4.9% compared to January-June 2008,in total contrast to the sector trend.
Market share: +1.1 percentage points in the first half of 2009.
3 July 2009
The Piaggio Group: 2009-2012 Strategic Plan approved
The chairman and executive director of Piaggio & C. S.p.A., Roberto Colaninno, presented the Board of Directors with the 2009-2012 Strategic Plan for the Piaggio Group yesterday evening.
30 July 2009
PIAGGIO GROUP: 2009 FIRST HALF
At a meeting today in Milan chaired by Roberto Colaninno, the Board of Directors of Piaggio & C. S.p.A. examined and approved the figures for Group performance in the first half of 2009.
24 June 2009
Piaggio Group: beginning today Vespa production in Vietnam for Asia
Roberto Colaninno: “After establishing a presence in India and China, the Piaggio Group completes its strategic investment plan in Asia”. Production of diesel and turbodiesel engines to begin by the end of the year in the new powertrain plant in India.
2 July 2009
The Piaggio Group + 3 points in June market quota in two-wheelers in Italy.
Piaggio Beverly 300 the absolute best-seller in June.
8 June 2009
Piaggio Group boots sales and market share for commercial vehicles in Italy.
Vehicle deliveries up 4.8% and market share up 1.1 points from January-May 2009compared with the first 5 months of 2008.
4 June 2009
Piaggio Group: growth of 2.7 points in may in overall market share for Italian two-wheelers
According to data published yesterday by Confindustria Ancma, the association of Italy’s leading two-wheeler constructors, in May the Piaggio Group increased its market share and sales volumes in the various segments of the two-wheeler sector.
16 April 2009
Piaggio: approval for 2008 Financial Statements appointment of new corporate officers
At the Piaggio & C. S.p.A. annual general meeting held today in Milan, the shareholders approved the 2008 financial statements for the parent company and the Group as presented by the Board of Directors and published on 26 February.
29 April 2009
Piaggio Group: First Quarter 2009
At a meeting today in Mantua chaired by Roberto Colaninno, the Board of Directors of Piaggio & C. S.p.A. examined and approved the quarterly report at 31 March 2009.
11 May 2009
Piaggio Group boosts sales and market share for commercial vehicles in Italy
Vehicle deliveries up 5.1% and market share up 1.2 points from January-April 2009
Piaggio Veicoli Commerciali the only producer to improve performance in first four months
7 April 2009
Piaggio Group boosts sales of commercial vehicles in Italy. Launch of the new Piaggio Porter model in Milan on 16 April.
The Piaggio Group reported another month of year-on-year growth in commercial vehicle sales in March, and is preparing to launch a completely new version of the Piaggio Porter.
7 April 2009
Piaggio Group: Giancarlo Milianti to Head Personnel & Organisation
Giancarlo Milianti has been appointed head of the Piaggio Group Personnel & Organisation function, reporting to the Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
2 April 2009
Piaggio Group boosts Italian market share in all motorcycle and scooter segments
According to data published today by Confindustria Ancma, the association of Italy’s leading two-wheeler constructors, in March the Piaggio Group reported a significant increase in Italian market share in all segments of the two-wheeler sector.
26 February 2009
Piaggio Group: directors approve 2008 draft financial statements
At a meeting today in Milan chaired by Roberto Colaninno, the Board of Directors of Piaggio & C. S.p.A. examined and approved the 2008 draft financial statements to be presented to the Shareholders’ Meeting convened for 14 April and 16 April 2009, on first and second call respectively.
11 February 2009
Piaggio Vietnam: visit by the President of Laos
The President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Choummaly Sayasone, made a private visit today to the Piaggio Vietnam Ltd. manufacturing facility.