Ukraine

Volvo Construction Equipment - Mon September 23, 2024

New Iron Women Program Strengthens Ukraine Rebuilding Efforts by Reskilling Workforce Towards Construction

Volvo CE announced the start of its Iron Women program, a global vocational initiative enabling women to get specialized training for operating construction machines. The Iron Women program builds on a concept originally introduced by Volvo Trucks in 2016, which has since enabled more than 700 women across 10 countries to enter the professional world of truck driving....

CEG - Wed March 16, 2022

Construction OEMs Halt Business with Russia Due to Its Brutal Invasion of Ukraine

Several top construction equipment makers are halting exports to Russia, and production of their products in the country, following its brutal invasion of Ukraine over the last several weeks. Following is a list of OEMs that have made public their decision to pull out of Russia while the Vladimir Putin-led regime continues an unprovoked war on its smaller neighbor:John Deere announced March 9 that it had suspended all shipments of machines to Russia shortly after the assault on Ukraine began Feb....

CEG - Mon March 14, 2022

Amid Deepening Ukrainian Crisis, Cat Suspends Operations in Russia

Construction equipment giant Caterpillar has joined the mass exodus of businesses leaving Russia after that country's recent military invasion of Ukraine. The Deerfield, Ill.-based manufacturer announced in a press release March 9 that its operations in Russia have become "increasingly challenging, including supply chain disruptions and sanctions."Cat's decision to suspend operations in its Russian manufacturing facilities comes as a humanitarian crisis grows by the hour following Vladimir Putin's continuing and brutal attacks on his neighbor....

CEG - Thu March 10, 2022

John Deere Stops Shipping to Russia, Belarus Over Invasion of Ukraine

John Deere announced March 9 that it has suspended shipments of its machines to Russia and Belarus in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Moline, Ill.-based manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment noted in a news release that it stopped sending its machines to Russia immediately after news broke of the attacks on Ukraine....

CNH Industrial - Tue March 08, 2022

CNH Industrial Donates $500,000 to Support Ukrainians in Need

CNH Industrial announced a $500,000 donation to support Ukrainians impacted by the current crisis. In order to ensure the effective deployment of this donation, CNH Industrial will rely on the support of NGOs who are providing on the ground assistance to those in need....

AGCO - Tue March 08, 2022

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Donates to Ukraine Emergency Relief

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) , a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, announced a $100,000 donation to the World Food Program USA (WFPUSA)....