Category: Industry News
Good Hope Contracting Paves Way Along I-22 in Jasper
Good Hope Contracting Paves Way Along I-22 in Jasper Having confidence in the reliability of your equipment when you are running a construction firm may be a little more important than the amount of money you lay out for that equipment. But when both of those factors come out in favor of a contractor, the…
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Volvo Construction Equipment see sales jump 10% in first quarter
The first three months of 2014 saw improved earnings on the back of higher sales at Volvo CE. With deliveries up and a new range of Tier 4 Final/Stage IV compliant models launched, the company saw most growth in mature markets. Volvo Construction Equipment experienced growth in sales, earnings, deliveries and order intake during the…
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AB Volvo to sell Volvo Rents in North America
Please read below the official release from Volvo Group regarding the sale of Volvo Rents: As part of efforts to focus on its core business, the Volvo Group has agreed to sell Volvo Rents to the US private equity firm Platinum Equity for $1.1 billion. Volvo Construction Equipment will continue to sell products to Volvo…
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VCE SET TO ACQUIRE HAULER BUSINESS FROM TEREX
Please read the below the official release from Volvo regarding the acquisition of the Terex Hauler line: In a move that will improve the company’s penetration in the core earthmoving segment and extend its presence in light mining, Volvo Construction Equipment has agreed to acquire the off-highway hauler business of the Terex Corporation for a…
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1st American Made Volvo Wheel Loader
Pictured is Volvo’s first American-made Wheel Loader. Volvo Consrtuction Equipment North America has now officially opened the doors of their brand new manufacturing facility in Shippensburg, PA. We are thrilled to be a part of Volvo Construction Equipment and can’t wait to see the tremendous investement that VCE has made in the USA payoff!…
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Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. recognized in Kawasaki 90ZV Brochure
Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. was recently recognized in Kawasaki’s new 90ZV brochure. The article explains how Keadle Lumber is advancing by way of new technoloy and Teir IV Interim equipment. We want to thank Kawasaki for recognzing us as well as Keadle Lumber Enterprises for their business. Please click the link below to see the full article and…
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Volvo CE Breaks Ground on $100 Million North American Investment
On May 4, Volvo Construction Equipment broke ground on the first phase of the 100 MUSD expansion of its site in Shippensburg, Pa. The first phase includes construction of a new America’s headquarters office. Incorporating the latest environmental building practices, the expansion is a visible sign of the company’s commitment to the important North American…
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Volvo wins “Best of the Best” Product Design Award
Volvo Construction Equipment is celebrating after its A40F articulated hauler recieved the highest accolade from the largest design competition in the world – the coveted ‘red dot: best of the best’ product design award. Click here to read the complete article.
Cowin, ASC Reach Agreement on Volvo Distribution
On Nov. 16 Cowin Equipment Company purchased the distribution rights for Volvo Construction Equipment in the state of Alabama from ASC Construction Equipment USA Inc. The Alabama territory also includes the Florida panhandle and coastal Mississippi regions. The realignment of territories suits both companies’ strategic ambitions and has had limited impact on jobs, other than…
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