A challenge for many urban sites operating electric construction equipment is access to charging power. To solve this, Volvo CE initiated collaboration with a UK start-up on a solution. Now the two companies are playing a pivotal role in the UK-first introduction of an innovative ‘on-demand’ mobile charging van to power several electric worksites in…

Volvo CE is set to make history at Bauma 2025 (April 7-13) with the unveiling of its first-ever zero-emission-only lineup. This showcase will feature an exclusive all-electric range and marks a significant milestone in Volvo CE’s commitment to sustainable innovation. The platform will also include a worldwide first launch of a new Volvo zero-emission machine,…

Now capable of a full day of operation on a single charge, the upgraded EC230 Electric excavator combines state-of-the-art features and an updated design with enhanced efficiency, greater safety and superior operator experience. The zero-emission heavy-duty solution – available to see at Bauma 2025 – will be rolled out to customers in Europe from Q1,…

This week’s magazine sees Walker Plant Services demonstrating their specialism of Volvo ADT Dumpers on the inside front cover. This includes used machinery sales plus refurbished and used parts sales. A reminder of the huge Euro Auctions sale taking place in Leeds on 22nd-25th January where there will be thousands of items of plant for…

Take a look at the offer from Northside Truck & Van on this week’s front cover. Inside the magazine, check out the news pages where we cover the recent fleet sale of ten Thwaites dumpers for the Tamdown Group and a celebration of the 750th Thwaites dumper for Fairfax. Remember, there’s always tonnes of farm…

Take a look at the offer from Northside Truck & Van on this week’s front cover. the offer is not restricted to top-end tractor units, but also covers 7.5 tonne tippers and more. Inside the magazine, check out the auction of excavators that closes on 8th January. There’s a choice of Caterpillar and Hitachi models…

Walker Plant Group is demonstrating their specialism in Volvo Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT) on this week’s front cover. They retail complete, used machines, plus break them for parts and offer a rebuild service. You can view all their complete Walker Plant ADT machines for sale at Plantpages. Check out their website for a HUGE range…

Just two years ago, a 10% electric machine operation was an ambitious target for Stockholm’s pioneering fossil-free construction site. Today, that goal has risen to 50% incorporating even more electric machines from Volvo CE, after a successful first phase that not only proved its feasibility but also delivered numerous additional benefits. The redevelopment of the…

Volvo CE ensures good margins in Q3 2024 despite the industry’s weakening market – and remains steadfast in its transformation journey with a continued roll-out of new products and services. Lower volumes in Europe and North America for the third quarter – when compared to the very high levels of last year – have caused…

Volvo CE has announced the start of its Iron Women program, a global vocational initiative enabling women to get specialised training for operating construction machines. The Iron Women program builds on a concept originally introduced by Volvo Trucks in 2016, which has since enabled over 700 women across 10 countries to enter the professional world…

Volvo CE is celebrating the opening of their new production facilities for electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden. The building in Arvika is the latest development for the Swedish site which specialises in manufacturing medium and large wheel loaders. Measuring approximately 1,500 sq m and constructed in less than a year following…

Another Volvo wheeled loader on this week’s front cover – this time an L120C with a full cab. It’s a 1998 model, but is a genuine example with good tyres and is ready for work. The machine can be viewed at Plantmaster – for all the contact details see the advert on the inside front…

Sales are down at Volvo CE for Q2 this year but has continued to bring industry transformation in the second quarter of 2024 while demand in many markets has slowed, particularly compared with the high levels reported from the same period last year. Earnings have been impacted by lower volumes in Europe and North America….

The CAT M332D Scrape/Waste Handler on this week’s front cover may not be pretty, but it has a grerat heritage. Straight from a national company, the machine is heading for the GPSV sale ending on the 25th July showing 17,989 hours. It is located in Leyburn and can be seen by appointment – see full…

Here’s a solid looking workhorse. The 2008 Volvo L150F wheeled loader looks ready to go to work and comes with just one owner and is fitted with a reversing camera system. Sold by Plantmaster, all of their details are to be found on their advert on the inside front cover of this week’s magazine. Remember,…

Here’s a solid looking workhorse. The 2008 Volvo L150F wheeled loader looks ready to go to work and comes with just one owner and is fitted with a reversing camera system. Sold by Plantmaster, all of their details are to be found on their advert on the inside front cover of this week’s magazine. Remember,…

The neat little forklift on this week’s front cover is heading through the impressive UK Auctions annual European sale starting on 12th June. There will be a selection of similar sized machines plus trucks, loaders and generators galore. To view the inventory as soon as it becomes live view their UK Auctions page at Plant…

Here’s a solid looking workhorse. The 2008 Volvo L150F wheeled loader looks ready to go to work and comes with just one owner and is fitted with a reversing camera system. Sold by Plantmaster, all of their details are to be found on their advert on the inside front cover of this week’s magazine. Remember,…

At Volvo Days 2024, Volvo CE will present product launches and a fresh solutions-based approach – enabling sustainable change for customers in both regulated and less regulated markets. Taking place in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Volvo Days is the first major showcase since the company announced the site as its new corporate headquarters in August last year….

Volvo CE has inaugurated new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden to support its strategy to offer more sustainable solutions to its customers and meet its ambitious sustainability commitments. An investment totaling SEK 440 million ($40.5 million) has been used to develop its facilities in Changwon and Braås Kamel Sid,…