Press releases

10/26/2009Second technology award for Volvo Construction Equipment PipelayersVolvo’s latest PL4608 pipelayer has been awarded runner up prize in the New Technologies Award at this year’s annual International Pipeline & Offshore Contractors’ Association (IPLOCA) Convention, held in September in San Francisco.
10/23/2009Volvo Construction Equipment reduces losses in Q3 despite continuing challenging market conditionsDespite net sales at Volvo Construction Equipment declining in the third quarter of 2009, efficiency measures contributed to a 37% reduction in operating loss since the previous quarter.
9/18/2009Volvo ‘one of the best places to work’ in BrazilVolvo is one of the best companies to work at in Brazil, according to a survey carried out by Você S/A-Exame magazines.
7/21/2009Volvo CE sees sales slide in second quarter as industry contracts Sharply lower global demand for construction equipment resulted in a weak second quarter of 2009 for Volvo Construction Equipment, with sales down 45%.
6/22/2009Volvo Construction Equipment proves its green credentials with sustainable building award Investing in green building practices has paid off for Volvo Construction Equipment, with the company winning one of the highest accolades for promoting sustainable development.
6/9/2009Sweden’s Royalty join in Volvo home town’s 350th anniversary celebrations The Volvo Construction Equipment Museum played host to King Carl Gustaf XVI and Queen Silvia of Sweden on 6th June as part of Eskilstuna’s 350th anniversary celebrations.
5/29/2009Volvo Group to launch electric hybrid technology for energy-efficient forestry machinery Sveaskog, a publicly owned Swedish forest company, has started using the first example of the El-forest F14 forestry machine, the world’s first forwarder to utilize electric-hybrid technology.
5/7/2009Volvo Construction Equipment reduces carbon emissions through efficient delivery of parts State-of-the-art supply chain planning technology is helping Volvo Construction Equipment reduce the requirement to ‘emergency’ deliver parts using air freight.
4/28/2009Volvo Construction Equipment continues to feel affect of global slowdown in first quarter 2009 Capacity and cost reduction measures implemented as demand weakens sharply in all markets.
4/23/2009Eco Operator scheme cuts fuel consumptionEco Operator is a programme from Volvo Construction Equipment that teaches fuel efficient and environmentally friendly methods of working.
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