Press releases

10/22/2009Volvo 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.
1/15/2009Volvo core values: definedVolvo Construction Equipment is launching three new brochures to emphasise the company’s practical commitment to its three core values: Safety, Quality and Environmental Care.
1/15/2009Value & support are central themes for Volvo at IntermatVolvo Construction Equipment will use its ‘More Care. Built In’ brand statement to emphasise how Volvo machines and support services work together to provide total solutions in a range of job site applications. There will be several new models, including the revolutionary hybrid wheel loader. The expanded road machinery range will also be unveiled for the first time at a major European show, now wearing Volvo’s familiar yellow and grey livery.
1/15/2009Volvo sets stretch targets for demolitionIntermat 2009 sees the latest addition to Volvo’s purpose-built demolition equipment – the EC360CHR Ultra High Reach.
1/15/2009Volvo’s road machinery debuts at Intermat.Volvo Construction Equipment is able to offer the complete road building equipment package – from site preparation to final compaction. The Intermat exhibition will see several models from Volvo’s paving, compaction, motor grader and milling machine ranges on display.
1/15/2009EW230C tops off wheeled excavator line upThe introduction of the EW230C wheeled excavator, Volvo’s largest to date, offers superior stability in heavier lift operations.
1/15/2009ECR305CL offers big power with a short swingThe Volvo ECR305CL responds to the need for short swing machines that offer productivity, ease of operation and safety equal to ‘conventional’ excavators. The third, larger model in the Volvo range features best-in-class lifting capacity, stability, digging force and fine control.
1/15/2009Eco Operator scheme cuts fuel consumptionEco Operator is a programme from Volvo Construction Equipment that teaches fuel efficient and environmentally friendly methods of working.
1/15/2009EC210C with elevating cab extends waste handling rangeVolvo Construction Equipment now offers its EC210C crawler excavator with hydraulically elevating cab and special waste package.