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Volvo CE: ‘Electric is still the mission’
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Melker Jernberg talks to Andy Brown about North America, China, Rokbak, James Bond – and why he still believes electric equipment’s S-curve will arrive
Volvo CE’s Jernberg calls early electric move an ‘insurance premium’
Melker Jernberg, Volvo CE President, says company’s electric equipment is stronger because of early investment
Volvo CE reports Q2 organic growth despite sales decline
Volvo CE’s sales fell 6% in the second quarter, reflecting the divestment of SDLG, but organic sales rose 13% as its business grew across several regions
Sweden’s PM breaks ground on new Volvo CE factory
Work has officially started at Volvo CE’s new excavator factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden. 
Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy target zero-emission construction sites
MoU will explore integrated approaches combining electric equipment, clean power supply and energy management
SDLG sale hits Volvo CE Q1 sales, but market remains strong
Q1 revenue falls 13% following SDLG divestment, but global construction equipment market remains strong 
Volvo CE’s Scott Young on electric’s ‘bumpy’ path and North American resilience
Scott Young, President of North America, Volvo CE, tells Andy Brown that the OEM sees uneven adoption of electric equipment but remains confident in long-term demand
Volvo CE expands ‘Iron Women’ initiative to address labour gap
OEM formalises global initiative to train operators, technicians and service professionals, with expansion planned in 2026 
‘More interest than you might believe’ in electric machines, says Volvo CE’s CEO
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Volvo Construction Equipment remains committed to battery-electric construction equipment and there is “more interest than you might believe”
Volvo CE unveils new machines and US investment at ConExpo
Next-generation excavators and wheeled loaders headline the stand as the company confirms a US$1.2bn commitment to North American manufacturing
Volvo CE reports weaker 2025 sales despite improving demand in Q4
Volvo CE saw a drop in full-year sales, but said machines and services order intake increased in the fourth quarter, underpinning optimism for 2026
Volvo CE to expand European footprint with new excavator factory
OEM plans 30,000m² excavator plant in Eskilstuna to meet rising demand and strengthen regional resilience
Volvo CE sales inch up 1%, driven by Europe
SDLG divestment and major product launches mark a reshaping quarter for Volvo CE
International Rental News - July-August 2025
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Volvo CE reports 6% sales drop as Europe and North America slow
Second quarter sales decline for major OEM, although some countries offer hope with strong performances
Electric rethink earns Volvo CE Red Dot award for L120 loader
By integrating batteries into the counterweight, Volvo CE avoided bulk and improved visibility – earning praise for both form and function
Volvo CE buys its biggest European dealer
‘Strategic’ move to make retail sales a key part of its business
Volvo CE exits SDLG joint venture in major China strategy reset
After nearly two decades, Volvo CE ends its SDLG partnership to target high-end segments in China and strengthen its innovation base
Volvo CE ramps up crawler excavator output with major global investment
Production boost at three international sites aims to reduce emissions and localise supply chains
Sales down for Volvo CE amid “increased geopolitical and market uncertainty”
Sales up in some markets but down in others for first quarter of 2025
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