EcoActive installs Volvo Construction Equipment EC950FL demolition machine

From Left ot Right: Ishikawa, Representative Director, Repair Hub; Hoshikawa, Executive Officer, EcoActive; Sone, Senior Managing Director, EcoActive; Sato, Sales, SKY; Torii, Sales, Yamazaki Machinery; Shoji, Head of Market, Volvo Construction Equipment Japan

A large-scale redevelopment project is underway at Yokohama's bustling Honmoku Pier. Tokyo-based demolition and construction specialist EcoActive has been contracted to demolish the foundations of the Honmoku Logistics Center (West) project after the partial demolition of the building. Faced with deeply buried concrete foundations and underground structures, some up to 3 meters deep, the company called on Volvo CE for a powerful and reliable solution: the EC950FL crawler hydraulic excavator.

Tackling underground demolition

The project involved the demolition of an old warehouse and the removal of deeply buried foundations and piles. This demanding task required both strong power and precise control. To meet these requirements, EcoActive installed a Volvo EC950FL. This 100-ton class hydraulic excavator is equipped with a demolition specification option and a high boss (boom console) popular in Japan. The machine was introduced to the site in early July 2025 and is already in operation.

EcoActive President, Aida comments:

“We needed a machine that could handle the unpredictable environment of underground demolition, and the EC950FL is very productive, providing the power and stability we require and the ability to switch attachments quickly by using a quick coupler. Volvo Construction Equipment's attention to detail and willingness to customise the machine to our needs was a game changer.”

The customised Volvo EC950FL is on-site at Honmoku Pier in Yokohama, Japan.

Designed for machine operators

EcoActive expects strong feedback from operators on the EC950FL's thoughtful design and user-friendly features. The machine is equipped with one pedal for straight running, a rarity in Japanese models, and an onboard air compressor for quick and convenient cleaning. Combined with the Hybos configuration, these improvements are expected to increase safety and efficiency on the jobsite.

Strong support from Volvo CE and Sky Construction Equipment

The EC950FL was supplied by SKY, a Volvo Construction Equipment sub-dealer in the Kanto region. EcoActive decided to invest in the EC950FL this time after purchasing two models last year, the EC220EL and ECR355EL, which are operating on numerous sites such as factories and jobsites that require large machines.

“Volvo Construction Equipment's ability to provide customised features to meet detailed requests stands out. The powerful Volvo Construction Equipment machines and the prompt support from SKY are excellent,” added Aida.

As construction of the Honmoku Distribution Center progresses, the EcoActive initiative, supported by the EC950FL and other large machines, is laying the groundwork, literally and figuratively, for a new era in Yokohama's logistics infrastructure.

Shoji Isamu, Head of Market Japan, Volvo CE, adds:

“We are proud to support EcoActive with the EC950FL, designed to meet the toughest demolition challenges. Our goal is not just to provide a machine, but a comprehensive solution to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability for our Japanese customers.”