Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) welcomed nearly a thousand customers and dealers to its North American headquarters for Volvo Days, showcasing dozens of new and existing products and offering networking, a dynamic machine show, factory tours and hands-on experience with machines and services. Volvo Days is a customer event held every few years in Shippensburg, Pa. The 2024 event is…
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Volvo Reports Lower North American Demand in Second Quarter
Volvo CE has continued to bring industry transformation in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 while demand in many markets has slowed, particularly compared with the high levels reported from the same period last year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes in Europe and North America. However, order intake in Asia has increased by one fifth, largely driven by…
Read MoreVolvo Upgrades Engines, Productivity for Two Mid-Size Loaders
The 20-ton L110H and L120H now sport new Volvo engines and upgraded electronics, plus a host of other features that support performance and uptime.
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Hybrid Machines, Underground Iron, New Excavators, Telematics, Ergonomics And More. By Mark S. Kuhar It’s a whole new ballgame when it comes to loading and hauling. Manufacturers are embracing the rapidly evolving world of high-tech digging in the dirt. Here are some of the latest developments. CASECASE Construction Equipment has joined forces with Berco, a leading manufacturer of undercarriage components,…
Read MoreVolvo CE Dealer Acquired by Nors Group
Portugal-based Nors Group is expanding its heavy equipment footprint in North America with the acquisition of Great West, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in western Canada that covers the British Columbia and Yukon provinces.
Read MoreVolvo Construction Equipment, CRH Partner for Decarbonization
With an ambition to explore decarbonization opportunities across transport, operations and materials, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Volvo Group and CRH on Nov.13. As part of this strategic agreement, Volvo CE will take on responsibility for next generation technology deployment, the scaling up of cutting edge technology and operational efficiency for the off-road segment in a bid…
Read MoreVolvo CE Launches New Fluid Analysis Program
Volvo Construction Equipment is rolling out a new Fluid Analysis program. The service expands on its existing Oil Analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants. Up to 75% of repair costs and downtime are related to contaminated lubricants and fuels, and about two-thirds of all bearing failures are because of lubrication issues. This…
Read MoreVolvo Announces Management Appointments
Volvo Construction Equipment announced three senior appointments to its executive management team. Scott Young has been appointed head of Sales Region North America. Young will continue to oversee the strategic direction of one of the largest markets for construction equipment and will be responsible for meeting its customers’ diverse needs, the announcement noted. Young takes over the role from Stephen…
Read MoreVolvo CE Dealer Expands Into Southwest
ROMCO Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer serving Texas for over 60 years, is expanding its footprint in the Southwest with the acquisition of Sierra Machinery – the exclusive Volvo CE dealer in southwestern Texas and southern New Mexico.
Read MoreVolvo Updates L350H Wheel Loader
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is launching its updated L350H wheel loader in North America, complete with a host of upgrades that will give customers greater productivity and fuel efficiency with lower service costs in a machine designed for a range of heavy-duty applications. “For decades, the L350 has been our flagship loader,” said Eric Yeomans, product manager, wheel loaders,…
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