Fri June 28, 2013
Volvo Rents Launches New Employee Web Site — Velocity
Volvo Rents has launched a new employee Web site, Velocity. Designed to serve the needs of each and every Volvo Rents team member, Velocity is an informative site with content and company news, and a central point from where employees can link to everything they need, according to the company....
Mon June 17, 2013
Volvo: Tier 4i/Stage IIIb Engine Conversion Kit Will be Available for Volvo Machines
From the second quarter of 2014 Volvo CE customers will be able to have their Tier 4i/Stage IIIb machines fitted with a special engine conversion kit. This kit will enable Volvo owners to sell their used machines on to countries where high-sulphur fuels are still used....
Tue May 28, 2013
Volvo Exploring Sale of North American Rental Business
Bloomberg is reporting that Volvo AB the world’s second-largest truckmaker, is exploring the sale of its North American construction-equipment rental business, according to two people familiar with the process....
Wed May 22, 2013
Volvo Rents Launches Axiom ERP Resource Planning Solution
After months of planning, Volvo Rents, has officially implemented Wynne Systems’ Axiom ERP solutions in every one of its locations throughout North America and Puerto Rico. Benchmarked by IBM, Axiom ERP resource planning solution helps manage the full lifecycle of rental management, from contract and order processing to inventory utilization, maintenance and financials....
Thu May 09, 2013
Volvo Introduces Compaction Heavyweights
When it comes to the biggest asphalt compacting jobs, Volvo Construction Equipment offers a range of high-performing heavy hitters — all of which are designed to handle a variety of applications and conditions and deliver a smooth, even mat in fewer passes....
Mon April 29, 2013
ASC and Swanston Equipment Companies Realign Distribution of Volvo Construction Equipment
Effective immediately, ASC Construction Equipment will take over heavy equipment - motor grader, articulated hauler, excavator, and wheel loader - sales and service of the Volvo brand as well as the utility product line - backhoe, compact wheel loader, compact excavator and skid steer loader - from Swanston Equipment Companies....
Fri April 26, 2013
Volvo Q1 Net Sales Down
Volvo Construction Equipment was negatively impacted by weak demand across most of its markets during the first quarter of 2013, according to the company’s 2013 first quarter results. This effect was particularly pronounced in the mining sector, which has seen a sharp reversal of fortunes compared to the same period last year....
Tue April 09, 2013
SD115 Soil Compactor Now Tier IVi Emissions Compliant
The SD115 soil compactor from Volvo Construction Equipment is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of medium- to heavy-duty compaction tasks and comes loaded with new features. Weighing 25,690 lbs....
Thu April 04, 2013
World Premiere of the New Volvo FMX at bauma
The world premiere of the new Volvo FMX will take place at the Bauma exhibition in Munich. At 15.00 on Monday April 15, Volvo Trucks will pull the wraps off the truck that takes efficient construction operations to an entirely new dimension....
Wed March 20, 2013
Total Solutions on Show as Volvo Focuses on ’Rock-to-Road’ at bauma
Whatever you do, don’t call Volvo Construction Equipment’s participation at bauma 2013 as merely an exhibition stand – it’s a live event! Wrapped up in the total solutions concept of ’Rock to Road’, Volvo’s indoor stand 319/719 in Hall 4C and outdoor stand at 512/514 will be a non-stop interactive performance of the company’s complete package....
