Sweden

Tue August 22, 2017

The Legacy That Shaped Volvo's World-Class Excavators

With a history that can be traced all the way back to 1832, Volvo CE is one of the true pioneers of the construction equipment industry. The company is famed for its innovations in wheel loaders and articulated haulers, but also boasts more than 75 years of excavator experience....

Tue August 15, 2017

Engcon Invests Millions in New Test Facilities

Engcon, world leader in tiltrotators for excavators, has intensified its quality efforts in recent years. As the next step in these efforts, Engcon is now investing in two automated test facilities at its factory in Strömsund, Sweden, where every Engcon tiltrotator will be tested before delivery to the customer....

Thu July 13, 2017

Volvo Celebrates 75,000th Hauler

More than half a century after they invented the concept, Volvo Construction Equipment recently celebrated the production of the 75,000th articulated hauler. Having produced more than half of the articulated haulers ever made, a staggering 50,000 Volvo haulers are still in regular use around the world....

Thu July 13, 2017

Volvo LX1 Prototype Delivers Around 50% Fuel Efficiency Improvement

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) presented field test results for its LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader at a press event in California on July 12th. The company organized the event alongside its customer Waste Management, which carried out the field tests, CALSTART, which conducted emission tests on the machine, and the California Energy Commission, which helped fund the LX1 project....

Wed May 24, 2017

UN Mobilkraner Featured Grove GMK4100L-1 and K-100 Synthetic Rope at Sweden's MaskinExpo 2017

One of Manitowoc's most premier dealers in the Nordic region showcased one of the most cutting-edge Grove mobile cranes at this year's MaskinExpo 2017. The equipment trade show occurred May 18–20 in Stockholm, Sweden....

Tue May 09, 2017

Engcon Opens New Factory to Meet Growing Demand

Engcon, manufacturer of tiltrotators for excavators, recently opened another factory in Strömsund, Sweden the company's headquarters. Underpining investment in the new factory is the need to meet increasing demand for Engcon's products as well as a drive to reduce delivery times....