Volvo - Fri March 17, 2017
Volvo L260H: Two Full Buckets for One Full Truck
The new L260H wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment is a true global two-pass loader that is purpose-built to take on the toughest jobs, ensuring optimum performance, profitability and a 10 percent fuel efficiency improvement....
Volvo - Fri March 17, 2017
Volvo CE Unveils the Next Generation of Its Electric Load Carrier Concept
Volvo Construction Equipment presented the HX2 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. The second-generation concept machine is part of an electric site research project that aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry, by reducing carbon emissions by up to 95 percent and total cost of ownership by up to 25 percent....
Volvo - Fri March 17, 2017
Volvo CE Introduces 11 Ton Oscillatory Compactor
The 11 ton (10 t) DD105 OSC asphalt compactor from Volvo Construction Equipment is engineered for efficiency, ensuring increased profitability while minimizing fuel consumption, emissions and noise, according to the manufacturer....
Volvo - Fri March 17, 2017
Volvo launches 24-Hour Parts Guarantee in North America
The Volvo 24-Hour Parts Guarantee is a new program to help ensure when customers need parts most — Volvo delivers. If a machine should go down, Volvo guarantees delivery of parts within 24 hours of order placement....
Volvo - Tue March 07, 2017
Volvo CE Reveals Latest Technology in Redesigned L350H
The largest in the Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loader range comes with new powertrain, new hydraulics, new operator environment and the toughest looking design in the industry, the hard-hitting L350H is the star of the show at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017....
Wed March 08, 2017
Barber Utilities Makes Right Connections With Volvo
The legendary Volvo Ocean Race brings together Volvo customers and sailing enthusiasts alike, but not many would be inspired by the event to wrap his machine in the same distinctive blue livery. But that's exactly what David Stavens did following his tour of the Volvo CE factory in Belley, France....
Wed February 01, 2017
Volvo Construction Equipment Sees Improved Performance in Q4
Performance plan leads to profitability improvements despite continued challenging market conditions. In Q4 2016, net sales at Volvo Construction Equipment increased by 20%. Volvo Construction Equipment ended 2016 with a strong performance, with market share gains in the larger, more profitable machine segments and net order intake increased by 35%, while deliveries were up by 19% to 10,639 machines....
Wed September 07, 2016
Volvo Construction Equipment Appoints Slotte as President of Sales Region EMEA
Effective Oct. 1, 2016, Carl Slotte has been appointed the new president of sales region EMEA (Europe — Middle East — Africa) at Volvo Construction Equipment. With more than 20 years' experience in the construction industry, including senior positions within Volvo CE's global functions, the sales organization and within the dealer network, Slotte will be responsible for meeting the diverse needs of customers in the strategically important EMEA region and strengthening Volvo CE's market position....
Tue July 26, 2016
Volvo Excavator 'One-Armed Money-Maker' for Baltazar
If Paulo Baltazar was a betting man, you might say he went “all-in” when his construction company, Baltazar Contractors, wagered its ability to turn a profit on a $22 million, 6 mi. (9.6 km) water transmission pipeline replacement job with just one excavator — a 77-ton (70 t) Volvo EC700C crawler excavator that could do the work of two machines....
Tue July 26, 2016
INFOGRAPHIC: Buying or Renting Equipment
Often, when faced with needing construction equipment, many companies focus on analyzing the pros and cons of renting versus buying. Though a vital step in the process of determining what equipment will best suit their specific needs and budget, there's much more to be examined in order to get the most out of your equipment....
