Mon October 12, 2015
Volvo Breaks Ground in S.C. on First-Ever U.S. Facility
Lex Kerssemakers, Volvo Cars of North America president and CEO, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and other key public officials officially broke ground on Volvo Cars’ first American factory in Berkeley County, S.C....
Dale Starry and Fares Beainy - Thu October 08, 2015
Past, Present and Future of Intelligent Compaction
This article is the last of a five-part series on paving provided by Volvo Construction Equipment. The lifespan of an asphalt road and its need for future repairs is largely dependent upon the final density of the finished pavement — so much so that density is one of the primary measures of job quality for DOTs....
Thu October 01, 2015
Precision Asphalt Paving — Rolling Pattern, Safety
This article is the last of a four-part series on paving provided by Volvo Construction EquipmentSuccessful asphalt paving projects don’t happen by accident. They are the result of careful planning and proper preparation....
Mon September 28, 2015
Precision Asphalt Paving: Best Practices for Compaction
This article is the third of a four-part series on paving provided by Volvo Construction EquipmentSuccessful asphalt paving projects don’t happen by accident. They are the result of careful planning and proper preparation....
Tue September 01, 2015
Precision Asphalt Paving 101: Laying a Quality Mat
This article is the second of a four-part series on paving provided by Volvo Construction Equipment. Successful asphalt paving projects don’t happen by accident. They are the result of careful planning and proper preparation....
Wed July 29, 2015
Precision Paving Begins With Proper Equipment Setup
This article is the first of a four-part series on paving provided by Volvo Construction Equipment. Successful asphalt paving projects don’t happen by accident. They are the result of careful planning and proper preparation....
Mon October 05, 2015
Little LEGO Loaders Celebrate Anniversary With Record Breaking Attempt
Volvo’s wheel loader facility in Arvika, Sweden, recently celebrated its 130th anniversary by hosting a family fun day — including a record breaking gathering of LEGO wheel loaders. On Sept....
Mon September 28, 2015
NJPA Awards Equipment Contract
The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) contract will allow Volvo Construction Equipment to better serve state and municipal customers by streamlining access to equipment from the entire Volvo product line....
Wed September 09, 2015
Volvo EC60E Is Perfect Fit for Any Application
The new EC60E crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is built to perform on any job site — from confined spaces to major construction projects. Equipped with a Volvo Tier IV final engine and adjustable hydraulic flow, the machine offers a 10 percent increase in swing force and lifting capacity, as well as a 20 percent increase in power — all while boasting an 8 percent improvement in fuel efficiency as compared to the prior series model....
Wed August 19, 2015
Volvo ECR145E, ECR235E Prove Powerful Performers in Tight Places
The ECR145E and ECR235E from Volvo Construction Equipment are equipped with a powerful Volvo Tier IV Final engine that delivers up to 10 percent fuel economy improvements. To capitalize on efficiency and productivity, both machines offer integrated working modes, which allow the operator to choose the best work mode for the application — I (Idle), F (Fine), G (General) or H (Heavy)....
