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Volvo CE confident of sustained recovery in US

Having posted a 111% increase in like-for-like sales in the first quarter of the year, President and CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment Pat Olney has reiterated his company’s belief in a...

Volvo launches second ‘Operator Idol’ fuel-efficiency challenge in China

Following last year’s enormously successful contest to promote fuel-efficient excavator operating skills, Volvo CE China has launched its second national Operator Idol competition in...

Volvo CE breaks ground on $100 million North American investment

On May 4, Volvo Construction Equipment broke ground on the first phase of the 100 MUSD expansion of its site in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The first phase includes construction of a new...

Volvo helps Indonesia meet its potential at ConBuild Mining 2012

People, products and services are Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) biggest strengths. They are on prominent display at ConBuild Mining Indonesia 2012, where the company has launched...

Volvo CE surges into 2012 with record Q1 results

Volvo CE reported record sales and profitability in Q1, 2012, with sales up 17% and higher than ever operating income and operating margin for a first quarter.

Volvo CE breaks ground on new Russian excavator facility

A ground breaking ceremony attended by high profile dignitaries marks the start of construction on Volvo’s 350 Million SEK excavator factory, underscoring the company’s commitment to the...

Oldest construction equipment manufacturer invites visitors to ‘Discover a New Way’ at Intermat 2012

Now in its 180th year Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating its long history of innovation and forward thinking by showcasing a host of new, award winning products, services and a...

Volvo CE president highlights production and distribution expansion program, as well as record product launches at Intermat 2012

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,...

Volvo wins gold at Intermat innovation awards

Volvo Construction Equipment’s On Board Weighing system has taken the top prize at the Intermat 2012 Innovation Awards for its revolutionary design.

Join Volvo Construction Equipment at Intermat 2012

Volvo Construction Equipment President and CEO Pat Olney will host the company's international press conference at Intermat 2012.

Volvo’s eight wheeler puts the finishing touches to a perfectly smooth mat

Designed for a variety of compaction applications, Volvo’s PT220 pneumatic tyre roller features a fuel-efficient and powerful Volvo diesel engine, increased performance characteristics and...

Latest Volvo Spirit app now ready for download

The latest edition of Spirit, Volvo Construction Equipment’s company magazine, is now available to read online and on your iPad.

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...

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...

Inge Zhou appointed Vice President Corporate Communications for sales region China

With immediate effect, Inge Zhou has been appointed Vice President, Corporate Communications, for Volvo Construction Equipment’s newly formed China sales region.

Volvo CE sees unit sales rise 30% in 2011, reaching a record 84,000 machines

Maintaining its ascendancy in the all-important Chinese market, Volvo Construction Equipment ended a successful 2011 with a 14% increase in net sales in the fourth quarter, helping the...

Volvo’s short-swing D-Series excavators will get you out of a tight spot

Featuring a robust superstructure, advanced hydraulics and more fuel efficient engines, the Volvo ECR145D and ECR235D short swing radius excavators offer even greater productivity,...

Suzanne Darié appointed Vice President Corporate Communication for sales region EMEA

Effective March 1st 2012, Suzanne Darié has been appointed Vice President Corporate Communication for Volvo Construction Equipment’s newly formed EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) sales...

Volvo gears up for Intermat 2012

This week, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will prepare the press for new product offerings to be unveiled at Intermat 2012, one of the largest equipment exhibitions in the world.

Relentless performance from Volvo heavyweights powers up productivity

Featuring Volvo’s latest D13 engine and enhanced hydraulics, the new EC380D and EC480D excavators not only offer greater digging force and faster cycle times, they perform relentlessly and...