MAN is a German multinational company that produces commercial vehicles, engines, and mechanical engineering. The company is headquartered in Munich and is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Truck & Bus division of Volkswagen AG. The company produces trucks, buses, and diesel engines under the MAN brand, while its subsidiary Neoplan produces buses and coaches. MAN is also involved in the production of industrial engines under the MAN and MTU brand names. The company has a long history dating back to the 1758, when it was founded as a machinery factory. Today, it is one of the largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles in Europe and has a global presence in the transportation industry.