A Volvo paver was adapted to suit conditions nearly two kilometres below ground in the world’s largest iron ore mine. The discovery of a massive iron ore deposit led to the birth of the Arctic town of Kiruna. Located 300km north of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland, Kiruna sits …

Stagnation in Europe and accelerated decline in China dampened demand during Volvo Construction Equipment’s final quarter of 2014, resulting in a dip in sales of 6% during the period. For the full year, sales at the company were down by 1% during 2014. In the fourth quarter of 2014 Volvo …

A dozen Volvos are hard at work in Ghana, the word means warrior king, helping the vertically integrated Justmoh Group in its mining, construction and road building activities. The Volvo machines work in tandem, increasing productivity on the job site. The Republic of Ghana is a sovereign state, bordered by …

Volvo CE saw stable market growth in North America dented by a faster decline in China and a loss of momentum in Europe in its third quarter results – while earnings rose strongly in the period, thanks to effective cost control measures and currency tailwinds. A solid 9% improvement in …

A Volvo ECR88 D-Series excavator fitted with unique swamp pads and grapples is working in the Connecticut coastal wetlands for the Wetlands Habitat and Mosquito Management (WHAMM) Program. The excavator spreads its weight over the soft marshlands. A green stretch of salt marshes had extended all the way along the …

Volvo Construction Equipment will demonstrate how ‘Caring drives innovation’ at this year’s interactive Bauma China exhibition in Shanghai. At Asia’s most important industry event, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making its presence at this year’s Bauma China one to be remembered. Under the theme of ‘Caring drives innovation’ the …

With an abundance of coal resources, international power providers are recognizing the potential that lies beneath the wilderness of the Borneo jungle. Korean Electric Power Industrial Development Co., Ltd (KEPID) has joined forces with native coal giant, Hasnur Group, to run a seamless international mining and distribution operation using the …

With a new name, new owner and a new commitment to customers, products and dealers, the new-look Terex Trucks remains committed to the long haul, says MD Paul Douglas. The newly-named Terex Trucks is committed to its customers, products and dealers, claims the company’s longstanding managing director Paul Douglas in …

Supporting its customers with unusual requirements or specialist applications, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has established more third party suppliers – helping to meet any job. Construction machines, like clothes, don’t always fit perfectly. Sometimes a little adjustment is needed, while other times it’s better to create something from scratch …

To make way for a new Metrodome stadium in Minneapolis, Volvo Construction Equipment has helped to demolish the old stadium in just four months. Built in 1982, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis has had a glorious career, hosting many famous events including a Super Bowl, two World Series, …