Five Ways Attachments Enhance Productivity & Profitability

Purchasing additional attachments helps to increase the host machine’s ability to tackle more jobs.

Equipment manufacturers lead IoT mining revolution

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies that can seamlessly connect vehicles, machinery and personnel in even the world’s deepest mines promise a new era of safety, productivity and profitability for underground mining.

Unlocking the mining potential

The future of the Indian mining equipment market looks good with opportunities in underground mining and surface mining.

Volvo machines drive safe and profitable operation at Indonesian nickel mine

At the Weda Bay Nickel Project in Central Halmahera, Indonesia, a fleet of Volvo articulated haulers and excavators are offering excellent stability on soft ground

Underground mining readies for IIoT revolution

With new innovative technology, companies are taking take digitalisation of mining operations to the next level.

New Ammann wheeled paver on the market

Ammann has unveiled a paver that relies on European technology and is well suited to customers who focus on larger road projects.

Volvo launches EC530E and EC550E, the company’s biggest excavators

When joined with large buckets, the EC530E and EC550E are pass-matched to fill articulated haulers in the 30- to 40-ton class, demanding fewer passes to load them and decreasing cycle times.

Puncture-proof Tyres for Underground Mining

Trident has developed a complete range of TRAXTER branded solid tyres specially designed for underground mining.

We are very positive towards underground mining

For underground coal mining, continuous miner technology has proved to be flexible, productive and more suitable for Indian conditions. Shib Bhowmik, Managing Director, Komatsu Mining Corp, India, shares more on the current scenario and technology trends in underground mining.

Coal Mining Made Easy

Indonesian contractor PT Bangun Olah Sarana Sukses is using A60H articulated haulers and EC480DL crawler excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment to save cost and increase efficiency at its coal mining site in East Kalimantan.

K-Tec to exhibit earthmoving innovations at Conexpo 2020

From March 10-14, 2020, K-Tec?s newest and innovative earthmoving scrapers and accessories will be on display at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020 outdoor Festival Grounds in booth #F2932.

K-Tec appoints SMT GB as scraper distributor

SMT GB has been appointed as the official distributor for K-Tec articulated hauler scraper boxes on mainland Great Britain with immediate effect.

New rigid haulers in Asia-Pacific

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has added to its industry-leading hauler portfolio for Asia-Pacific with the introduction of four new models: R45D, R60D, R70D and R100E.

Productivity gains

Volvo fleet helps Melbourne aggregates company thrive, enhance productivity. The Burdett Group says using Volvo equipment has become a good habit as the company dramatically expanded its operations.

Efficient power for Indian mines

Volvo Penta offers vast range of engines for construction, mining, material handling and agriculture equipment globally. Miron Thoms, Vice President & Head, Volvo Penta India, elaborates on the company's India market plans.

Volvo CE debuts new range of rigid haulers in Asia-Pacific

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has added to its hauler portfolio for Asia-Pacific with the introduction of four new models:

Volvo rocks at Quarry operations

For over 30 years, Traralgon-based Matthews Quarries has built its reputation on an ability to deliver aggregates on schedule. With rising momentum in new road and rail projects in Australia, the company has now added three more Volvo machines to its fleet-an EC750D excavator and two A45G haulers-to meet growing demand and ensure it maintains its hard-earned reputation for reliability.

Volvo CE announces own range of rigid haulers

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that it will enter the rigid hauler market with its own Volvo brand of rigid haulers in the second quarter of 2018.

Boosting aggregate plant output

One of South Korea's biggest aggregate producers, Kyung Boo Corporation Inc, has built a new crusher plant in Gimhae, a fast-growing city in the country's South Gyeongsang province.

Revival on Cards?

India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.

75,000th articulated hauler from Volvo

A Norwegian customer took the delivery of the landmark hauler from Volvo.Volvo has achieved the landmark of producing 75,000th articulated hauler. The 75,000th machine v one of the new generation A45G full suspension models v rolled off the production line in late June at the factory where the first machine v the DDR631 or 'Gravel Charlie' v was made, in Brass, Sweden.

Volvo celebrates production of 75,000th articulated hauler

Volvo has achieved the landmark of producing 75,000th articulated hauler. The 75,000th machine ? one of the new generation A45G full suspension models ? rolled off the production line in late June at the factory where the first machine ? the DDR631 or ?Gravel Charlie? ? was made, in Bra?s, Sweden. The 75,000th machine is staying relatively local, going to Norwegian customer Leonhard Nilsen & S?nner AS.

In Eco-town Construction

About 40 machines from Volvo CE including excavators, haulers, and motor graders are being used to build a luxury, gated 533-acre township in Malaysia.

Piggybacking earthmovers growth

Transportation of raw and processed materials to the desired location is the next but most essential activity arising out of earthmoving. In the infrastructure space, 5-35 tonne payload capacity tippers and dumpers are extensively utilised for this purpose.

Indian Mining Poised to Boom

O&M Training by OEM Dealership

India is on the path of modernisation with rapid progress in infrastructure development. The investment in the infrastructure sector in India is pegged at Rs 1,80,000 crore.

New Dealer for Volvo CE in Nepal

Explore Earthmoving, part of the Panchakanya Group, has been appointed as Volvo CE?s national dealer for Nepal in a move to strengthen sales and service support in the country. Panchakanya Group (PK Group) is one of Nepal?s leading industrial trading houses, with an annual turnover in excess of USD 40m.

Volvo Trucks with automatic traction control

Volvo Trucks is the first truck manufacturer in the world to offer automatic engagement of all wheel drive on construction trucks.

O&M Training by OEM Dealership

Svenska Institute of Technology is essentially formed to prepare young engineers and technicians for a bright future in maintenance of construction, mining and road equipment.

Volvo Trucks' with Automatic Traction Control

Volvo Trucks is the first truck manufacturer in the world to offer automatic engagement of all wheel drive on construction trucks. The Automatic Traction Control function activates the front wheel drive when the rear wheels lose traction on slippery or soft ground.

KPC relies on Volvo machines

Indonesian coal giant, Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), which operates the Sangatta Coal Mine, located in East Kutai Regency in East Kalimantan, has a fleet of 73 Volvo CE machines

ContiTech introduces new bushing for Volvo CE

ContiTech has developed a heavy-duty bushing for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) for use in particularly challenging applications. Mounted on the rear axle, it ensures optimum damping in articulated haulers of the full-suspension (FS) type.

Volvo CE launches Tier 4i/Stage IIIB engine conversion kits

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is now offering the first in a series of engine conversion kits that allow Volvo customers to resell their Tier 4i/Stage IIIB

A Reliable Partner

India is the third-largest producer of coal in the world and has the fourth-largest reserves, with coal accounting for about 67 per cent of the total energy consumption in India. Since coal plays such a significant role in supporting India?s energy needs, its efficient mining assumes great importance for mining companies.

Volvo CE completes acquisition of Terex hauler business

Volvo Construction Equipment finalised the acquisition of the hauler business from Terex for $160 million, (approximately SEK 1 billion). The deal includes the main production facility in Motherwell

Volvo CE Completes the Acquisition of the Hauler Business from Terex

Volvo Construction Equipment finalized the acquisition of the hauler business from Terex for USD 160 M, (approximately SEK 1 billion). The deal includes the main production facility in Motherwell, Scotland and two product ranges that offer both rigid and articulated hauler

Volvo CE CO2-free mfg site

Volvo Construction Equipment's site in Bra?s, Sweden, completed its journey towards becoming carbon dioxide (CO2) neutral. It is the first construction equipment production facility in the world to be powered entirely by renewable energy. The 45,000 sq m site which specialises in the design and manufacture of articulated haulers is now powered entirely by wind, biomass and hydropower.

Volvo CE to acquire Terex hauler business

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that it has agreed with Terex Corporation to acquire the hauler manufacturer Terex Equipment including related assets and intellectual property. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, includes the main production facility in Motherwell.

Volvo CE to acquire hauler business from Terex

Slowdown or not - companies that have been sowing for the much-awaited upturn seems busy in product diversification - be it through in-house development or through the acquisition route.

Volvo CE to exhibit Tier 4 machines

Volvo Construction Equipment plans to showcase at least 17 products at ConExpo in March in Las Vegas, including a new generation of E-Series excavators, G-Series articulated haulers and H-Series wheel loaders. The new machine ranges meet Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions legislation. Volvo CE also plans to exhibit backhoe loaders, motor graders, skid- and tracked-steer loaders.

Italian equipment market continues to decline

The Italian construction equipment market was down 24 per cent in the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period last year, according to manufacturers? trade association UNACEA.

Bell launches 60 tonne ADT

Bell Equipment has launched its largest ever articulated dump truck (ADT), the 60.9 tonne capacity B60 concept model at the bauma Africa exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company also showcased a new ADT ejector body for its flagship 50.8 tonne B50D ADT

Our machines give better efficiency in terms of fuel consumption and productivity

Volvo Construction Equipment is one of the most dynamic companies in the industry. Not only have we grown rapidly over the last decade, we have done so without sacrificing the quality of our products, the innovation of our thinking or our close relationships with our growing family of customers

Working Around-the-Clock

The world?s largest underground mine really puts Volvo?s revolutionary new V-ACT Tier 4i/Stage IIIB engine to the test.ituated within the Arctic Circle where temperatures fall to -30?C, a fleet of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) G-Series wheel loaders keep warm by shifting 76,000 tonne of iron ore. The Volvo CE wheel loaders operate in temperatures below -30?C at the world?s largest underground mine.

Volvo has redesigned attachments for special applications

Buckets and rock breakers are the most important attachments for excavators and Volvo CE is particularly concentrating on these, due to the huge demand for these attach?ments

Rewriting the fuel efficiency rule book

Engineers at Volvo Construction Equipment made a pioneering breakthrough when they developed OptiShift technology ? a technical advancement that delivers up to 15 per cent improved fuel efficiency and increased performance in wheel loaders.

Volvo Wins Red Dot Award

Volvo?s A40F articulated hauler received the highest accolade from the largest design competition in the world ? the coveted ?red dot: best of the best? product design award.

Big Offering from Gmmco and Cat

Gmmco introduces Caterpillar?s world?s largest 500HP motor grader to Indian markets.For Gmmco and Caterpillar, 6 December 2011 was a red-letter- day, when the world?s largest and India?s first 500 HP Caterpillar Motor Grader 24M was handed over to South Eastern Coalfields (SECL).

Volvo sales surge 53%

Recoveries in mature markets combined with sharp increases in emerging countries and internal cost reductions saw Volvo CE record a 53 per cent increase in sales.

Volvo is first OEM to announce the launch of telematics system

?The market volume for excavators is expected to be around 7,000 machines and this is expected to touch 15,000 in the next five years, says AM Muralidharan, Managing Director, Volvo India.

Mining Equipment: Mining Shows Promising Potential

Mining and quarrying activities have contributed significantly to growth, primarily in the sales of large-sized equipment over the last few years. Equipment India finds out the details from some of the major players in the segment.