Fri November 09, 2001
Volvo Construction, Komatsu Discuss Industrial Cooperation for Components
Volvo Construction Equipment and Komatsu Ltd have initiated discussions regarding future cooperation in the production and development of construction equipment components. Tangible outcomes from the discussions are expected by mid-year 2002.
The intention is to determine whether both companies can find ways to strengthen their cost competitiveness and to increase customer satisfaction.
"We believe this cooperation could lead us to find high quality and cost effective solutions," said Masahiro Sakane, president of Komatsu, and Tony Helsham, president & CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment, in a common statement to the announcement.
In the discussions, Volvo Construction Equipment and Komatsu will not include sales, service, distribution and equity participation.
Both companies will continue to engage in business as independent competitors using their own dealer networks, brands and identities.
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Tue August 21, 2001
Castor Named Volvo Wheel Loader VP
Thomas Caster has been appointed vice president and business line manager, wheel loaders, of Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc., Asheville, NC, the sales, marketing and product support subsidiary of Volvo Construction Equipment, Brussels, Belgium....
Wed August 02, 2000
Volvo Salutes Highway Equipment & Supply for Top Job
Highway Equipment & Supply Company, Harrisburg and Drums, PA, has been recognized by Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc., with the Volvo CE Circle of Excellence 2000 Award. Highway Equipment & Supply Company, a dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment products since 1962, achieved the highest ranking amongst the Volvo CE dealer network for sales and marketing of Volvo CE products.
The Volvo Construction Equipment Circle of Excellence Program establishes and defines the standards by which Volvo CE dealers are measured and guided as they set and achieve marketing and operation goals....
Fri February 09, 2001
Gustafson Steps Down as President of Volvo
Volvo Trucks North America Inc. announced that Marc Gustafson has elected to resign his position as president and CEO.
Since joining Volvo Trucks North America in 1996, Gustafson led the successful introduction of new products including the Volvo VN 770, VN 660, and the VHD series....
Marc Rapport - Wed February 21, 2001
Newell Kicks Volvo, Hitachi Fleet Into Overdrive to Meet Deadline
Keith Newell knows that the best way to stay successful is to surround himself with the best people and the best equipment. When his company, W.S. Newell Inc., took on a site prep job in Montgomery, AL, he armed himself with a little of both, including some of the newest offerings from Hitachi and Volvo....
Wed December 27, 2000
Custom-Made Volvo Loaders Complete the Fleet for Bobo
Bobo Grinding, based in Woodstock, GA, has very specific needs when it comes to equipment purchases. The company recently decided it was time to replace the fleet of loaders it used in its wood waste recycling business, and turned to Trax Inc.’s Gainesville, GA, branch for help.
Steven Anthony, sales representative for the Gainesville location, had been calling on Bobo Grinding for some time, and was well-equipped to respond to the company’s situation....
G.W. Hall - Wed December 27, 2000
Marble Mining Crew Trades Pickaxes for Volvo Loaders
Two Volvo D Series wheel loaders have become important parts of the operation at the historic Georgia Marble Company in recent months. The 116-year-old mining operation in Tate, GA, acquired a Volvo L70D last summer, then added a Volvo L330D to its equipment inventory in September....
Sat June 03, 2000
Romco Takes Home Volvo Customer Service Award
Romco Equipment Company’s efforts in heavy equipment sales and customer service have earned the distributor Volvo’s highest honor, the Circle of Excellence Award. Romco has offices in Dallas, Austin, Houston, Forth Worth, San Antonio, and Longview, TX.
Volvo rated Romco number one overall using four criteria: sales and marketing, product support, customer feedback via Volvo’s Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and financial strength.
“1999 was a very good year for us,” said Romco President and CEO Robert Mullins....
Wed December 06, 2000
Guillo Leans on Volvo, Malvese for Continuing Success
Paul R. Guillo, president and CEO of the Guillo Construction Corporation, started his small excavating business 30 years ago, which has expanded over the years to become a giant in the industry. The success of running such a large enterprise — which includes landscape, material production and processing, commercial and residential excavating and drainage, trucking, roll-off service, demolition, masonry and swimming pool construction and service — depends heavily upon the purchase and maintenance of a large reliable fleet of quality equipment and trucks, not to mention a hardworking, dedicated professional management team, office staff and a core group of talented employees....
Sheila Irvine - Wed July 12, 2000
Volvo Technology Keeps Tabs on Machines
You rent equipment to a contractor or you are a contractor with more than one job site in the works at a time. Wouldn’t it be great to be a fly on the wall, so to speak, and watch how the operators of that equipment are treating it? Are they letting the machine run idle (using up hours that count toward downtime maintenance costs and wear and tear), or are they revving the engines too much? You can’t be in two or more places at once to monitor your equipment’s use — or can you? With Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc.’s new Matris system you can — at least, virtually, you can....
