Lousie Nordstrom - Wed February 09, 2011
Truck Maker Volvo Posts Q4 Profit
STOCKHOLM (AP) Swedish truck maker AB Volvo on Feb 4 posted a profit for the fourth quarter, bouncing back due to a jump in sales on all its markets as well as success in keeping costs down. Still, the earnings missed analyst expectations somewhat, mainly on the back of higher raw material prices and unfavorable exchange rates....
Wed February 09, 2011
Volvo, Arnold Machinery Donate Road Building Equipment to Museum
Volvo Construction Equipment and Arnold Machinery Inc., the Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in four western states, have delivered a Volvo DD29 asphalt compactor to the Vietnam Aviation Veterans of Arizona Memorial Museum in Maricopa, Ariz., as a contribution to the museum’s support and recognition of United States military veterans....
Fri February 04, 2011
Volvo G-Series Wheel Loaders Enter the Market
The new Volvo G-Series wheel loaders enter the market as the next generation, built upon more than half a century of experience from Volvo Construction Equipment. The Volvo L150G, L180G and L220G are designed and built for optimal machine and operator performance and can handle a full range of jobs, including rock loading, logging and material handling, according to the manufacturer....
Mon January 31, 2011
Students Across the U.S., Canada Advance to Construction Challenge National Championships
Creative thinking and teamwork are what have earned students from across the United States and Canada the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas and compete in the national finals of the AEM Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment taking place at ConExpo-Con/AGG....
Thu January 13, 2011
Volvo Road Institute — Teaching the ABCs of Asphalt Paving
There is a slight parallelism between the state of the country today and in 1956, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed landmark legislation intended to shore up the nation’s defense and strengthen business and trade....
Thu December 30, 2010
Volvo Introduces EC20C Compact Excavator for Performance, Reliability
The EC20C 2-ton (1.8 t) class compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment joins the compact excavator team as the smallest model in the line. Now available in North America, the EC20C is powered by a Tier IV compliant 16.2 hp (12 kW) diesel engine and sports a new cab and digging equipment design....
Wed December 08, 2010
Volvo CE Completes $30M Manufacturing Facility in Pa.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has completed a $30 million, 200,000 sq.-ft. expansion of its manufacturing facility in Shippensburg, Pa., and is now in full production of its comprehensive heavy equipment line....
Mon November 15, 2010
Volvo CE Completes Major Expansion of Heavy Equipment Production Facilities in Pa.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has completed a $30 million, 200,000 sq.-ft. expansion of its manufacturing facility in Shippensburg, Pa.,, and is now in full production of its comprehensive heavy equipment line....
Fri November 12, 2010
Volvo Rents Celebrates Grand Opening in Baton Rouge, La.
On Oct. 21, 2010, Volvo Rents officially launched a new Volvo Rents location in Baton Rouge, La., with a grand opening celebration. JPS Equipment is one of five stores owned and operated by Paul and Penny Bullock....
Lousie Nordstrom - Mon November 01, 2010
Truck Maker Volvo Returns to Profit in Q3
STOCKHOLM (AP) Swedish truck maker AB Volvo said Oct. 22 it returned to a profit in the third quarter, helped by strong demand in Brazil, India, China and Russia as well as a rebound in its mature markets....
