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Dealers

Volvo CE’s new mobile app puts specs, dealers and other resources just a few taps away

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new app for smartphones and tablets that gives customers access to Volvo CE news, product information and special offers. The Volvo CE Insider app enables mobile device users to access the latest information on a 24/7 basis, including customer support solutions. The intuitive navigation allows users to quickly access […]

May 12, 2014

Business

Sales jump boosts Volvo CE operating income 29% in 1Q

Following a tough 2013, Volvo Construction Equipment saw a positive start to 2014, reporting a growth in sales and a big boost in earnings. During the first quarter of the year ending March 31, Volvo CE sales jumped to $2.035 billion (SEK 13.371 billion), an increase of 10 percent over the same period last year. As a […]

April 25, 2014

Roadbuilding

Volvo’s Million Ton Guarantee offers support to 7000 Series pavers

Volvo Construction Equipment launched it Million Ton Guarantee at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The after-purchase program provides manufacturer support to customers of registered 7000 Series asphalt pavers, offering support for the replacement of wear parts such as auger rebuild and conveyor rebuild parts for about five work seasons. The name comes is derived from the company’s goal […]

March 31, 2014

Roadbuilding

Volvo DD25B double drum compactor offers 7% decrease in fuel consumption

Volvo Construction Equipment has released its DD25B double drum compactor, which is Tier 4 Final-compliant and offers a 7-percent decrease in fuel consumption compared to its predecessor. A three-cylinder, 25-horsepower Volvo D1.7A Tier 4 Final engine powers the machine. The company says the engine reduces particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx) without the need to […]

March 27, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Volvo releases EC380E excavator, G-Series articulated haulers and L250H loader

In addition to unveiling an electric, remote-controlled concept compact excavator, Volvo debuted several new products at ConExpo on Wednesday. EC380E Tier 4 Final excavator The new machine is powered by a Volvo 306-horsepower, D13 engine, and offers a 9 percent improvement in fuel economy. Operators can choose from between five work modes—I for idle, F […]

March 17, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Volvo launches Tier 4 Final engines, E Series excavators, G Series articulated haulers and H Series wheel loaders

Volvo has launched its Tier 4 Final technology and several new machines that use it. The D4, D6, D8, D11, D13 and D16 diesel engines improve fuel efficiency by 5 percent compared to previous models. The engines were “comprehensively tested,” according to Volvo, in harsh environments and have been validated in bench and multi-application field […]

March 11, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Volvo President: ‘Not pleased with recent results but well positioned for growth’

Although Volvo Construction Equipment is “not pleased with its recent results,” the company is “well positioned for growth,” Martin Weissburg, president of Volvo, told editors and analysts at a March 5 press conference at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas. Although Weissburg doesn’t see significant levels of growth, he says the company plans to invest a […]

March 6, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Volvo partners with Lego Group

How cool is this? My boys would be drooling! At a press conference Wednesday, Volvo announced it is partnering with the Lego Group to make Lego construction equipment. Guess what’s next on my list to do (after recovering from the madness of ConExpo-Con/Agg)? Finding out how to order these for next Christmas! I have a […]

March 6, 2014

Equipment Experts

Volvo CE debuts EC380E excavator, 6 G-Series articulated haulers and 395-hp L250H loader at ConExpo

In addition to unveiling an electric, remote-controlled concept compact excavator Tuesday, Volvo debuted several new products at ConExpo on Wednesday. EC380E Tier 4 Final excavator The new machine is powered by a Volvo 306-horsepower, D13 engine, and offers a 9 percent improvement in fuel economy. Operators can choose from between five work modes—I for idle, […]

March 5, 2014

Home

Volvo CE debuts EC380E excavator, 6 G-Series articulated haulers and 395-hp L250H loader at ConExpo

In addition to unveiling an electric, remote-controlled concept compact excavator Tuesday, Volvo debuted several new products at ConExpo on Wednesday. EC380E Tier 4 Final excavator The new machine is powered by a Volvo 306-horsepower, D13 engine, and offers a 9 percent improvement in fuel economy. Operators can choose from between five work modes—I for idle, […]

March 5, 2014

Business

In first meeting with press, new Volvo president Weissburg highlights innovation, discusses recent transactions

In his first comments to the press after taking the reins as president of Volvo Construction Equipment on January 1, Martin Weissburg noted his unhappiness with the company’s current financial status but highlighted forward thinking and discussed two of the company’s recent transactions. “While we’re not pleased with our recent financial results, we’re focusing on […]

March 5, 2014

Construction Equipment

International Construction Products to offer U.S. contractors comfort zone when buying deep-discount Chinese machines

The Chinese machines are here; why aren’t U.S. contractors buying more of them? The up to 40 percent price differential between these machines and established brands would turn most buyer’s heads, especially since quality issues seem to be diminishing. The answer lies in continuing, if not universal, aftersales uncertainties; it’s all fine to get a […]

March 5, 2014