Volvo Unveils New-Gen Articulated Haulers At Online Media Event

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is delivering on its commitment to provide cutting-edge, safe and productive solutions for the most rugged worksites with its fully revamped lineup of articulated haulers. At a special online event attended by Rock Products, the company highlighted its brand-new full line-up of next-generation construction equipment, quarry machinery and mining machines, designed to thrive in the most…

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Volvo CE Introduces All-New A50 Articulated Hauler

Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled a new size class of articulated dump truck as part of the company’s fully revamped articulated hauler lineup. With a 50-ton payload capacity and full-suspension technology, the A50 articulated hauler gives contractors a new option to tackle rough terrain in quarries, mines and large construction sites. The A50 delivers 10% more productivity, and 8% greater…

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Volvo CE Adds Two Mid-Size Models to New Generation of Excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment is launching two mid-size crawler excavator models in North America, further expanding its newest generation of excavators. The all-new EC260 replaces the EC250 in Volvo’s lineup, and the new EC300 is an update of the previous series’ model. Like the other models in the new series, the EC260 and EC300 excavators feature up to 15% greater fuel…

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Volvo Construction Equipment Marks 50 Years of Manufacturing in Shippensburg

It’s been 50 years since workers began building heavy construction equipment at a plant in Shippensburg, Pa. Back then, the site was owned by Ingersoll-Rand and employed about 50 people. Today, it’s the North American headquarters of Volvo Construction Equipment and employs more than 650 people. Staff gathered to celebrate the milestone Thursday in conjunction with a visit from the…

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Volvo CE, Mack Trucks Go Electric with Coastal Waste & Recycling

Volvo Construction Equipment and Mack Trucks, both Volvo Group companies, recently delivered on- and off-road electric equipment to Florida-based Coastal Waste & Recycling to help the company achieve its sustainability goals. Coastal Waste & Recycling celebrated the event with representatives of the two OEMs and local officials at their facility in Pompano Beach, Fla. Coastal Waste & Recycling, based in…

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Volvo 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…

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Volvo 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…

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More Than 139,000 Rock ConExpo-Con/Agg

After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 came to a close, but not before taking the construction and aggregates industries to the next level.

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Cleary Stone Grabs First Volvo Fully Electric Wheel Loader

Cleary Stone has had its eye on sustainability for a long time. The Richmond, Vt.-based business provides rock products from gravel to large slabs to customers who care about the earth, so it simply makes sense. “We work primarily with landscapers who love the earth and enjoy making it more beautiful,” said John Cleary, founder and part owner. So when…

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Here Comes ConExpo-Con/Agg

The Show, Now Nearly 5% Bigger Than The Record Set In 2020, Will Feature 1,800 Exhibitors And 150 Education Sessions. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson Here it comes again. The next ConExpo-Con/Agg will be held March 14-18, 2023, in Las Vegas. ConExpo-Con/Agg is the largest construction and aggregates trade show in North America and the premier event that…

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