The last 18 months has seen businesses across all sectors embrace the power of technology when it comes to staying connected with customers and colleagues. And for Volvo Construction Equipment, the construction site is no different. Efficient Load Out is a digital solution which connects machine operators, truck drivers and …
Read More »ELECTRIC CUSTOMER PILOT EXCAVATOR ARRIVES AT CUSTOMER SITE IN CHINA
Aluminum company Xinyuan has taken delivery of a pilot EC55 Electric excavator, designed by Volvo Construction Equipment specifically for the needs of the Chinese market, for the customer trial phase of its development. The environmentally-conscious company is already enjoying the benefits of having this emission-free machine on site. Following the …
Read More »INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Ways to Save Money on your Machines
For many construction site managers, getting the lowest total lifetime cost is crucial when managing their fleets. So how can they save money on their machines? Here we look at the top ways to drive down costs and help you get the most from your machines – from increased uptime …
Read More »When artificial intelligence meets the construction industry
The potential for artificial intelligence – or AI – is high on the social agenda. Seemingly, everyone from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to Tesla CEO Elon Musk has an opinion on the impact of AI on our everyday lives. But how will the technology of today impact the construction of …
Read More »Volvo Construction Equipment Joins the Battle to Make Zero the Hero
World Green Building Week may only happen once a year, but Volvo Construction Equipment dedicates every day to driving energy efficiency improvements at its global production sites. The annual event, held by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), runs from September 25th to October 1st, 2017. World Green Building Week …
Read More »Melker Jernberg appointed President of Volvo Construction Equipment
Melker Jernberg has been appointed President of Volvo Construction Equipment and member of the Volvo Group Executive Board. Melker Jernberg was born in 1968 and is currently President and CEO of the Sweden-based powder metallurgy company Höganäs AB. Prior to this he held the position of Executive Vice President and …
Read More »Restoration effort reaches new heights
Multiple companies across the Appalachian Mountains rely on Volvo Construction Equipment to restore the barren Copper Basin in Tennessee to its former glory. The Volvo L20G wheel loader utilizes its large bucket size, high lift capacity and rapid hydraulic reaction to optimize productivity and performance on-site. The year is 1843. …
Read More »Full of determination and grit in Russia
Klyuchischi LCC is using Volvo equipment to excavate sand and gravel from its hundred hectare quarry in Russia in extreme temperatures. The gravel and sand industry plays an important role in Russia’s construction sector, which is growing rapidly. Kstovo is a town in the Kstovsky District of Nizhny Novgorod …
Read More »Volvo is king of the jungle in Borneo
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 …
Read More »Volvo expands special applications team
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 …
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