They operate in all corners of the globe, in various industries and conditions. But they all have two things in common – they are Volvo Construction Equipment customers and they are successful. Here are their stories.
Imagine growing a business from the ground up — from a single backhoe and dump truck to a full-fledged, multi-state operation employing over 400 people and running more than 250 pieces of...
Along County Road 13 near Morewood, Ontario — just 40 minutes southeast of Ottawa — a car collides head-on with a fuel truck late one night in November. The truck tumbles into a steep ditch...
A Volvo LC450H landfill compactor trawls over the sea of waste for 10 continuous hours a day. From a birds-eye view, it appears to be a David versus Goliath-sized effort. But the real work...
In Wilmington, North Carolina, a family-owned logging company continues a proud heritage. Now run by the fifth generation of logging pros, IVP Forest Products processes and ships large...
On Nov. 5, officials gathered to open the new 8,000-sq.-ft. Moen Waste Transfer Facility in Rockdale, Ill. It is the region's first independent, locally-owned and operated transfer facility....
During late September through October, as the temperature begins to lower and the leaves change into brilliant New England fall colors, the culmination of a year`s work begins with the...
The pace of a quarry shakes down to cycle time and uptime. At Wilkes Barre Materials, an Affiliation of American Asphalt Paving and The H and K Group, thousands of tons of premium sandstone...
Just east of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, a major interstate reconfiguration is nearing completion. Comprised of 11 new bridges, pavement widening and more, it’s a massive undertaking...
After bringing his wife with him to Knoxville, Tenn., Harry Hernandez decided that having lived and worked in his native Venezuela, as well as Florida, eastern Tennessee was the best place...
A raceway park is set to re-open in Kershaw, S.C., that promises to give people of all ages the opportunity to get behind the wheel to enjoy the speed and action that comes from driving on a...
If you have ever driven eastbound on the Massachusetts Turnpike by the Lee, Mass., exit you cannot help but miss a quarry of nearly perfect white rock. It turns out that it is a limestone...
Volvo Construction Equipment debuted their new Volvo P5170B 8-foot asphalt paver in 2019, and RAP Engineering, Inc. out of San Marcos, California, is the first company to take delivery in...
Keaton Turner is shaking up the mining sector, with a unique business model and company vibe that is drawing attention inside and outside the industry.
Lance Matheson faces challenges common to every equipment owner/operator: winning bids, hitting deadlines and dodging weather. Adding to his headaches, are the hassles of finding a ride to...
Ecoland Inc. is a specialist in creating natural landscapes in urban settings. They create green spaces for wildlife and beautiful landscapes within Ontario’s sprawling neighborhoods.
When Kevin Snyder entered Hugg & Hall Equipment Company in Springdale, Arkansas, he figured it was a shot in the dark. He didn’t think his small landscape and building supply company,...
Dollar Tree, Inc., North America’s leading operator of discount variety stores, is constructing a new 1.2 million-square-foot distribution facility in Bennington Township north of Columbus,...
Resurfacing a dam that is 450 ft. long with 100 ft. of main spillway might be a daunting task to some. But D'Amato Construction is up to the challenge.
Ask Casey Riley how long he’s been in the paving business, and he’s quick to tell you he had his first diaper change on a road job. It’s a slight exaggeration, but not by much. Riley Paving...
