Volvo Construction Equipment is part of the Volvo Group, a world-leading provider of commercial transport solutions. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, it is the world’s third-largest construction equipment manufacturer. Its main products include excavators, wheel loaders, articulated haulers, compact equipment, motor graders, rollers, pavers, and milling machines.
With 175 years of heritage and classic legacy, Volvo Construction Equipment has built a world-renowned leading construction equipment brand guided by its core values of Quality, Safety, and Environmental Care. It has production facilities in Sweden, Germany, Poland, the United States, Brazil, South Korea, China, India, and other countries, with operations in more than 150 countries.
Through its strong dealer network and newly launched rental services, Volvo Construction Equipment provides professional products and services worldwide, widely used in municipal construction, energy extraction, forestry development, and environmental protection projects. Meanwhile, its efficient and high-quality customer service and financing solutions meet the growing demands of customers around the globe.
Volvo Construction Equipment fully integrates its consistent philosophy of rigor, pragmatism, and human-centric design into the design and production of all products. As a result, Volvo’s products are highly recognized and favored by industry peers and customers in terms of quality, safety performance, price, and after-sales service. In recent years, Volvo’s global R&D team has continued to innovate and develop new processes and technologies, greatly reducing maintenance costs and further strengthening Volvo’s advantages and competitiveness in the global market.
Volvo Construction Equipment has a long history and holds a pivotal position in Europe and the Americas. With the trend of global economic integration in recent years, the company has gradually increased investment in Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe, establishing Volvo Construction Equipment (China) Co., Ltd., Volvo Construction Equipment (Korea) R&D Center, Volvo Construction Equipment (Poland) Sp. z o.o., and Volvo Construction Equipment (Russia) Co., Ltd.
In 1995, Volvo Construction Equipment became a fully owned subsidiary of the Volvo Group. In the same year, it successfully acquired Pel-Job Group of France, a manufacturer of light construction equipment. In 1997, it merged with Champion, a Canadian motor grader producer. In May 1998, it acquired Samsung Heavy Industries Construction Equipment Company of South Korea.
In early 2007, Volvo Construction Equipment completed an investment for a 70% equity stake in Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (SDLG), a major Chinese construction machinery enterprise.
At the end of April 2007, Volvo Construction Equipment globally acquired the Road Equipment Division of Ingersoll Rand, further improving its product portfolio and expanding its customer base and distribution network.
In China, Volvo Construction Equipment (China) Co., Ltd. was founded in March 2002 with its headquarters in Shanghai. Its factory, located in the Shanghai Pudong Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, began production in March 2003, mainly manufacturing crawler excavators. On April 14, 2003, the first medium-sized Volvo EC210B excavator rolled off the production line. On April 26, 2004, the first compact Volvo EC55B excavator was successfully launched.
On August 20, 2004, Volvo Construction Equipment (China) Co., Ltd. signed a second-phase land-use rights transfer contract with the Shanghai Jinqiao Export Processing Zone. The new land covers 60,000 square meters, adjacent to the existing Jinqiao factory. On July 2, 2008, Volvo Construction Equipment’s first China Technology and Customer Center opened at the Jinqiao site. The four-story building has a total floor area of 12,000 square meters, supporting Volvo Construction Equipment’s long-term business development in China.
From customer feedback, we understand that Volvo excavators are known for their solid build quality, fuel efficiency, and responsive after-sales support, maintaining a good reputation in the market.
