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Anders Sjöström, used equipment manager for Volvo CE Sales Region EMEA, explains how choosing Volvo Approved Used machines are as beneficial for a fleet as brand new machines. Why might someone consider buying a premium used machine instead of a new value machine? It’s circumstantial for our customers. For example, …

As part of Terex Trucks’ ongoing expansion in key markets, the Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer has signed the Molson Group as a new dealer in the UK. The UK is a key market for Terex Trucks. To support the company’s expansion plans, reinforce its commitment to customers and strengthen its …

When a piece of construction equipment is idling, not only is it not contributing to production, it’s also costing you money. 1. Increased fuel costs Fuel is a major cost for every construction equipment owner so it’s important that each drop goes towards doing the work your company is paid …

EcoOperator training is slashing fuel consumption, machine wear and environmental impact among Volvo customers all over the world. One such company to embrace the training is Algerian limestone quarrying company SAPAM. Four ways operator training can lower TCO In the Northern Algerian quarrying industry, competition is tough. Companies are seeking …

Construction fleets in Norway have been seeking the help of Scania to overcome the issue of dump trucks outgrowing the country’s public roads. The result for one haulage fleet, Per A Øren AS of Høyanger, a small municipality in west Norway, is the order of three new Scania 6×6 G500 …

Spain is leading the way on eurozone growth with the country’s construction activity rebounding after several tough years following the global economic crisis. With increased foreign investment and more houses, shops and hotels being built, there’s currently a lot of optimism in the market. It’s with this in mind that …

French civil engineering construction company, The Eiffage Group, has selected Volvo A60H dump trucks with Allison full automatic transmissions to work on infrastructure projects around the world. Earthworks and large construction activities require machines capable of transporting very large loads, on very difficult driving zones and with significant working time. …

LiuGong Direct (UK) makes its debut to the market at Plantworx from June 11 to 13. LiuGong recently announced completion for the acquisition of Portsmouth based Construction Plant & Machinery Sales (southeast) Limited (CPMS), who served as the sole dealer for the UK. In doing so, LiuGong established its first …

Plantworx 2019 is almost upon us! The show has over 450 exhibitors and build-up has begun for the 4th biennial Construction show (11th – 13th June, East of England Arena Peterborough). New for 2019 is the Plantworx App – which is the ideal tool to navigate around the show. With …

Loughran Rock Industries (N.I.) Ltd, a leading provider of crushed stone, concrete blocks and ready-mix concrete in County Armagh, has added two Renault Trucks Range C430 8×4 tippers fitted with Farlow Steel bodies and one Range T480 6×2 tag tractor unit to its 30-strong fleet. The new vehicles join the …