Volvo-CE equipped Bulgarian subcontractor Globus is removing three million cubic meters of overburden a year at the largest lignite mine in South Eastern Europe. On the outskirts of the Stara Zagora Province, the Maritsa Iztok coal mine is a beehive of activity. A convoy of construction equipment traverses around the …
Read More »Site Sim proves a little gem for garnet mine
Keeping the family legacy alive is the job of Volvo CE-equipped Barton International, a garnet mining specialist that relies on Volvo Site Simulation to find the right equipment for the job. Just a few hours’ drive north of New York City, the Adirondack Mountains offer a tranquil respite for those …
Read More »Volvo to push boundaries at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2017
From industry-first size classes to technology advancements in machine interfaces and customer support capabilities — it will be clear to visitors why Volvo chose ‘push boundaries’ as its theme for CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2017. Showcasing a total of 28 machines, including new models and industry-changing concept vehicles, Volvo is offering visitors multiple …
Read More »Volvo helps get milk from moo to you in Texas
Helping to maintain sustainable operations for the largest dairy in northeast Texas is the job of Volvo CE-equipped farm, Still Meadow Dairy. Best known for its oil barons and cowboy culture, Texas is experiencing a new kind of gold rush, with the Lone Star state now one of the leading …
Read More »Electric load carrier wins Swedish quality innovation award
Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating after winning Sweden’s Quality Innovation of the Year Award, with its concept HX1 autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier. The HX1 prototype autonomous, battery-electric, load carrier from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has scooped the Swedish Institute for Quality’s (SIQ) Quality Innovation of the Year Award. Winning …
Read More »Volvo brand campaign demonstrates customers ‘building tomorrow’
Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new campaign that highlights the company’s purpose ‘to build the world we want to live in’. A new campaign called ‘Building Tomorrow’, has been launched by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), to promote how the company is driving a more sustainable future. Running now …
Read More »Recycling with a ‘can’ do attitude
Millions of spent soft drink cans are just some of the raw material helping Smelter Service Corporation recycle aluminum in double quick time in Tennessee – with a little help from Volvo Construction Equipment. Few of us give much thought to popping a can of our favorite fizzy drink and …
Read More »India’s road to development
As part of the government’s plans to accelerate economic growth, a major expansion of India’s road network is underway – with Volvo Construction Equipment helping to pave the way. Many cities in India are set to benefit from the government’s ambitious plan to use infrastructure investment to boost the economy. …
Read More »Volvo Construction Equipment appoints Carl Slotte as President of Sales Region EMEA
Effective October 1, 2016, Carl Slotte has been appointed the new President of Sales Region EMEA (Europe – Middle East – Africa) at Volvo Construction Equipment. With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, including senior positions within Volvo CE’s global functions, the sales organization and within the dealer …
Read More »LEGO® Technic builds air-powered mini wheeled excavator
The EW160E wheeled excavator is the latest Volvo machine to get the LEGO® Technic treatment. A replica in everything but size, the new model boasts 1,166 individual elements and a built in pneumatic drive system. After almost two years in development, LEGO® Technic has announced the launch of its latest …
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