Joe Trinacria – CEG Associate Editor - Thu August 22, 2019
Why Tennesse's Sitton Construction Remains Loyal to Ascendum, Volvo
For Greg Sitton, work has always operated as a family affair — even before founding his own business, Sitton Construction, 35 years ago in Tennessee. Sitton's father worked many industry-related jobs, from electrical installation to plumbing to home building, the latter of which birthed a successful real estate business to list his growing number of properties....
CEG - Thu August 15, 2019
Volvo Customers Strike Gold at Woodco Machinery Event
On Aug. 7, 2019, customers of Woodco Machinery, Massachusetts' Volvo distributor, were given the opportunity to get a first-hand look at the Volvo Gold Rush excavator as it makes its way across North America....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Mon August 12, 2019
Lead Engineering Weathers Challenges of I-95 Re-decking
The $13.46 million re-decking of four bridges along Interstate 95 in Port St. Lucie at Glades Cut Off Road (County Road 709) and Ten Mile Creek (just south of Okeechobee Road/Exit 129) will be completed in weeks, much to the relief of motorists that are now able to enjoy a smooth ride....
Katie Kohler – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon August 05, 2019
Companies Do Their Part — and More — for Community
Some say there is nothing more satisfying than a job well done. Many top construction equipment companies would agree but add a caveat — nothing is more satisfying than a job well done while also being able to make a positive impact on the community, and sometimes the world....
Volvo - Wed July 31, 2019
Volvo Construction Equipment Announces 2019–2020 Road Institute Course Schedule
Registration is open for the Volvo 2019 – 2020 Road Institute, an operator and technician training program that is now in its 54th season. Courses run November 2019 through May 2020 and offer a mix of classroom and hands-on training on a variety of operations and maintenance topics....
Volvo - Wed July 24, 2019
Volvo Releases Video Series Lampooning Traditional Equipment Telematics
MID: 140, PSID: 15, FMI: 8 — many construction equipment owners and fleet managers have been hit with round after round of confusing fault codes like this as part of their telematics systems. Instead of deciphering a large number of fault codes, Volvo CE customers with an ActiveCare Direct subscription receive a simple case alertby e-mail about the most urgent issues....
Volvo - Thu July 18, 2019
Volvo CE See Sales Rise 10 Percent in Second Quarter
Improvements in the key European and North American markets, coupled with a strong focus on its service business, volume flexibility in the industrial system and tight cost control helped Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) deliver a good all around performance in its second quarter 2019 results....
Volvo - Tue July 02, 2019
Volvo CE Opens Certified Used Center at Alta Equipment Company
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has opened its second Volvo Certified Used Center in North America. Alta Equipment Company (Alta) in New Hudson, Mich., was selected for this second location, joining the initial VCU center announced last year in Las Vegas....
Volvo - Wed June 19, 2019
Three Reasons Why a Diverse Workforce is the Best Workforce
Balance is always better when it comes to business. Which is why Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) embraces a culture that puts diversity and inclusion at the center of its success. With ever more targets to increase representation across all groups, Volvo CE finds out what diversity means to some of its talented pool of workers....
Volvo - Thu June 13, 2019
Volvo Launches Haul Assist With On-Board Weighing in North America to Optimize Hauler Loads
Volvo Construction Equipment continues to add to its portfolio of productivity services with the North American launch of Haul Assist, a system that shows how much material an articulated hauler has moved, providing operators data and real-time insights to help achieve optimal payloads and improve productivity....
