Wed August 03, 2011
Volvo Construction Equipment F-Series Articulated Haulers Bring More Innovations to the Job
Volvo Construction Equipment introduced the first articulated hauler to the industry. Today the newest generation of Volvo articulated haulers offer more horsepower and higher torque while increasing fuel efficiency....
Mon July 25, 2011
Volvo CE posts solid Second Quarter Results; Sales Up 32 Percent
The global construction equipment industry continues to demonstrate strong market conditions, evidenced by Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) solid set of second quarter 2011 financial results....
Fri July 22, 2011
Sustainable Approach Helps Volvo Meet the Stage IIIB/Tier IVi Emissions Challenge
Volvo Construction Equipment is complying with tough new U.S. (EPA) Tier IV interim and EU Stage IIIB legislation for off-road vehicles with the introduction of a cascade of innovations in its new generation V-ACT engine systems....
Fri July 22, 2011
Volvo Road Institute Announces New 2011 - 2012 Schedule
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced its 2011 - 2012 schedule for the Road Institute. The course curriculum ranges from two- to five-day sessions beginning in September and continuing through May 2012, with classes held at two training facilities in North America: one in Chambersburg, Pa., and the other in Phoenix, Ariz....
Thu July 07, 2011
Volvo EC250D, EC300D Pack on the Power
The new EC250D and EC300D excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are heavy duty machines that weigh 54,230 to 61,730 lbs. (24,598 to 28,000 kg) and 66,140 to 73,630 lbs. (30,000 to 33,398 kg) respectively....
Wed July 06, 2011
Fairchild Brothers Inc. Brings Home a New Volvo MCT135C Compact Track Loader
Fairchild Brothers Inc. is no stranger to moving dirt. Now it will be doing it with a new Volvo MCT135C compact track loader it won through a Volvo Construction Equipment sweepstakes held during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2011....
Mon June 27, 2011
Volvo Rents Acquires Sampson Equipment Company
Volvo Rents acquired Sampson Equipment Company, a three location equipment rental company based in the Salt Lake City area of Utah, with stores in Murray, Ogden and Draper. To capitalize on the economic upturn, Volvo Rents is embarking on a new course, where it will not only operate a franchise network of rental stores but will manage and grow a network of company-owned stores....
Fri June 17, 2011
Woodco Machinery Now Offers Volvo Road Machinery Product Lineup
With a few signatures and a handshake in May it was official — Woodco Machinery Inc. of Woburn, Mass., became the authorized distributor for the Volvo Construction Equipment Road Machinery product lines....
Wed June 15, 2011
Volvo Financial Services Names New U.S. President
Tom Guse has been promoted to president of Volvo Financial Services for operations in the United States. In this position, Guse will have responsibility for both the truck and construction financial services organizations, credit, collections and retail origination functions, wholesale financing and several staff functions, including finance and human resources....
Wed June 08, 2011
Volvo Rents Names New Veep of Business Development
Effective May 20, Michael Crouch has taken on a new role as vice president, business development, a new position within Volvo Rents. Crouch has an extensive experience spanning 34 years in the construction equipment rental industry, with 10 of these in senior management roles within Volvo Rents in North America and Europe....
