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News 09/04/2024

Success for first trials of Connected Map & Performance Indicator in Asia

Volvo Construction Equipment rolls out digital services in Asia to help customers boost productivity and efficiency. In the latest example, customers in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Japan are the...

News 20/03/2024

100% Dealer Involvement at ITU Connected Data Utilization Workshop

13 March 2024 Volvo CE Region Asia conducted a Connected Data Utilization Workshop with ITU in Jakarta to explore ways to utilize connected data within the dealership. The focus was on how...

News 13/03/2024

Team Funky Mechanics emerges victorious in the Masters 2024 Region Asia Finals

Six teams from across Region Asia competed in the Masters 2024 Region Asia Finals in Changwon, South Korea. The top two teams; Funky Mechanics, representing Korea Sales & Service and One for...

News 13/03/2024

Why electric construction machines should play a key role in bringing Singapore’s Green Plan to life

In 2023, Singapore became the first country in Southeast Asia to receive electric construction equipment from Volvo CE. The country now has a golden opportunity to use these advanced...

News 04/03/2024

The bond between man and machine: Junichi Nagata’s connection with the Volvo EW60E

Since childhood days, Junichi Nagata always wanted to work in construction and as soon as he reached working age he joined the family business. But when a tragic accident claimed his right...

Press release 01/03/2024

Major dairy facility in Malaysia adds ten Volvo excavators to ensure work gets off to a strong start

The powerful and durable EC550EL Volvo machines were the best choice for the RM1 billion site (US$200 million), with a demanding work schedule and tough working conditions.

News 16/02/2024

Volvo CE and dealer celebrate uptime in action in Indonesia

Leading Indonesian contractor supporting the mining sector achieved over 90% uptime for its new fleet of R100E rigid haulers from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). To celebrate the...

News 16/02/2024

Volvo CE promotes cleaner and leaner operations for Indonesia’s mining industry

At this year’s Sweden-Indonesia Sustainability Partnership Conference in Jakarta, Volvo CE participated in key discussions on how the latest equipment can deliver advances in efficiency and...

News 16/02/2024

Taikoo Motors technicians deliver premium customer service experiences to Volvo CE customers in Taiwan

All over the world technicians from Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) and its dealer network perform high-quality technical maintenance as part of the company’s commitment to world-class...

News 15/01/2024

Service milestone: 1,000 machines signed up to Volvo CE ActiveCare in Region Asia

Volvo CE began a strategic roll-out of its advanced ActiveCare service platform in Region Asia at the end of 2019. The system has proved popular with users, with increased requests for...

News 15/01/2024

How the rise of electric construction machines will impact Asia

The first electric construction machines from Volvo CE are already at work in Asia, but how will their introduction change business for construction companies? We look at the advantages the...

News 02/01/2024

Volvo owned-dealer operations in Singapore and Malaysia receive ISO Certification

The company-owned dealer operations for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in Singapore and Malaysia are now certified to ISO standards for optimised quality of service and...

News 18/12/2023

Regional competitors for Volvo Masters 2024 revealed for Asia

The competition to identify the world’s best Volvo CE technicians kicked off in Asia this past March. Teams from dealer partners across the region came together to showcase their...

News 18/12/2023

Volvo CE’s Picturing Tomorrow campaign puts sustainability in the spotlight

The creative campaign launched in November 2023, encouraging Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) employees in Region Asia to capture everyday sustainability practices to foster...

Press release 13/12/2023

First Volvo CE electric machines get to work in Japan

Following the launch of Volvo Construction Equipment’s electric machines in Japan this past May, the first units are now at work. These include an ECR25 Electric Compact Excavator being used...

Press release 17/11/2023

Volvo CE launches electric machine sales in Indonesia

Volvo Construction Equipment continues its rollout of lower emissions construction equipment across Region Asia, with the introduction of the first electric machines in Indonesia. Two models...

News 16/11/2023

Volvo CareTrack and 24/7 support help deliver demanding hydropower project

A new hydropower project in Vietnam is now onstream thanks to three Volvo excavators that delivered the performance and reliability needed to meet the demanding construction timetable. Local...

News 16/11/2023

Volvo CE-backed all-electric rallycross championship concludes with electrifying season finale in Hong Kong

The high-profile 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship ended successfully with a thrilling two-day city-center race in the urban heart of Hong Kong, China from November 11-12, 2023. It was...

News 13/10/2023

Volvo CE delivered another large order of 21 excavators to PTBA in South Sumatra

Volvo CE’s dealer in Indonesia, PT Indotruck Utama ( ITU), continues to grow its partnership with state-owned PT Bukit Asam (PTBA). It’s a blossoming relationship that owes much to the...

News 13/10/2023

Empowering women in our industry: A conversation with Amelee Cheen

Amelee Cheen, Head of Accounting & Finance at Volvo CE in Asia, says the company’s commitment to diversity has helped her succeed and become a senior leader with the power to deliver real...

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