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News 18/07/2024

Volvo Days 2024 proved a hit with visitors from Region Asia

The Volvo Days 2024 in June was the largest and most inspiring edition ever of the global event. A record number of new products and innovations were unveiled, underlining the company’s...

News 17/07/2024

Volvo CE Masters 2024 KSS Funky Mechanics triumph on the global stage

In May of this year a team of skilled technicians from Volvo dealer Korea Sales & Service (KSS), known as the 'Funky Mechanics', emerged as global champions of the Volvo CE Masters 2024. The...

News 04/07/2024

Volvo CE electric machines continue to impress in Japan

Electric construction machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) are continuing to demonstrate their advantages to customers in Japan, with an ECR25 Electric excavator selected...

News 18/06/2024

First A60H VCRM Machine handed over to customer in Indonesia

Volvo CE dealer for Indonesia, PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), completed a handover ceremony for the first A60H machine using Volvo’s Certified Rebuild Machine (VCRM) services. This follows the...

News 18/06/2024

Indonesias new capital city Nusantara can pioneer sustainable and clean urban construction in Southeast Asia

Indonesia can contribute towards its sustainability ambitions for its new capital city from the outset by utilizing emissions-free construction equipment in its development. With global...

News 13/06/2024

Safety tips for operating construction machines on job sites

Safety has always been a priority at Volvo Construction Equipment and remains a fundamental focus. The company is continually innovating and collaborating with partners, to enhance safety...

EC230 Electric excavator
News 23/05/2024

Volvo CE launched the EC230 Electric, Asia's first 20-ton mid-size excavator in Japan

Following Japan’s first two Volvo electric models released last year, Volvo Construction Equipment has launched its third electric model, the EC230 Electric excavator. The machine was...

News 17/05/2024

Team Funky Mechanics from Korea crowned 2024 Volvo Masters Champions

Volvo dealer Korea Sales & Service (KSS) sent a team of its most talented technicians to compete in the Volvo Masters 2024 event – and they won. The global competition included 3 rounds of...

News 15/05/2024

Celebration of Volvo CEs new battery pack production facility in Changwon

Volvo Construction Equipment’s plant in Changwon, Korea, has opened a new battery pack facility that will produce battery solutions for the Volvo Group. An opening ceremony was held for...

News 14/05/2024

4 Dealers Receive Region Asia D-SERVE Awards for 2023

The Region Asia Dealer Services Excellence Program (D-SERVE) was first launched in 2021 and has been ongoing for 3 years. The objective is to give higher recognition to good dealer services...

News 22/04/2024

Volvo CE’s Japanese Dealer launches new test facility and showroom as demand continues to rise

Yamazaki Machinery, the exclusive dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in Japan, opened a new showroom and test facility in Komagane, Nagano Prefecture, on April 12th, 2024....

News 19/04/2024

Preventive maintenance for construction equipment is easy with Volvo Service Contracts

With Volvo Service Contracts, customers can better manage the repair and maintenance of their Volvo CE machines. Preventive maintenance is crucial for construction equipment, ensuring...

News 18/04/2024

Volvo CE will launch the largest electric excavator in Japan

Following last year’s launch of the first electric machines (L25 Electric compact wheel loader and ECR25 Electric compact excavator) from Volvo Construction Equipment in Japan, the company...

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...

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