President and CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment, Pat Olney, used his Intermat 2012 press conference speech to highlight not only an ambitious investment and expansion program for Europe, but also the introduction of a record 62 products during 2012. Volvo Construction Equipment used its international press conference at the Intermat …
Read More »Optimizing operator behavior
Deep inside Volvo Construction Equipment’s Technology function, engineers are busy developing innovative ways to increase fuel efficiency and productivity. Getting machines to do more while using less fuel are two of the most important factors on a construction site. Once the equipment is selected and the site layout planned, …
Read More »Volvo CE aids environmental clean-up
Assisted by 38 articulated haulers from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and its dealer, ASC Construction Equipment, Tennessee Valley Authority in the USA helps Mother Nature to recover after a disastrous accident. When a natural disaster strikes, it receives mass-media coverage for a short period until interest fades and attention …
Read More »Volvo CE turns out the lights
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is joining millions of people worldwide who are willing to turn their lights off for one hour on Saturday March 31st 2012. In support of Volvo CE’s commitment to the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Climate Savers Program, a number of the company’s sites …
Read More »Volvo wins prestigious ‘red dot: best of the best’ product design award
Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating after its A40F articulated hauler received the highest accolade from the largest design competition in the world – the coveted ‘red dot: best of the best’ product design award. The A40F articulated hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) beat thousands of international products and …
Read More »A weigh better system for Volvo CE
A clever idea for Volvo F-Series articulated haulers – onboard weighing – yields a prestigious award at the Intermat 2012 Innovation Awards. The members of the Intermat 2012 Innovation Awards jury know a bright idea when they see one. That’s why, from a crowded pool of more than 80 entries, …
Read More »Volvo CE makes a ‘big deal’ in Sanya
Volvo Construction Equipment held its largest ever customer event in Sanya, China, to coincide with the launch of its limited edition excavators and the signing of several important agreements. When the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race stopped over in Sanya, on the island province of Hainan, China, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo …
Read More »Volvo Group expands partnership with WWF
Volvo Construction Equipment, SDLG and Volvo Buses have joined the Volvo Group’s cooperation with the Worldwide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Climate Savers program. The cooperation is based on the Volvo Group’s commitment to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 30 million tons from construction equipment, buses and trucks manufactured through 2014. Volvo’s …
Read More »Volvo CE fleet goes the distance in Asia’s largest mine
An Indian mining and logistics company is running three long-lasting Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) wheel loaders that, combined, have logged an incredible 150,000 hours on the job. Sainik Mining and Allied Services, one of the largest contract mining and logistics companies in northeastern India, is also a big Volvo …
Read More »Volvo CE breaks the ice (and snow)
The Canadian province of Saskatchewan is no stranger to wintery conditions – but imagine this, it’s the middle of winter, it’s been snowing for days, the temperature has dropped out of sight and you need to get to town… enter Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). Winter temperatures in Saskatchewan, Canada, …
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