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Creating Compact Foundations

The upward trend of mechanisation in the construction and road-building industries is expected to drive the compaction equipment market in India.

Volvo upgrades its largest wheel loader

The flagship of Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loaders, the 56-tonne L350H has been upgraded to increase productivity, fuel efficiency and profitability, the company says.

VECV to set up new production facility

Commemorating the completion of 10 successful years of partnership between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced plans to set up a new greenfield truck manufacturing plant at Bhopal.

Volvo sells stake in Deutz engines

AB Volvo group said the company had sold its 25 per cent stake in German diesel engine maker Deutz AG. Volvo said in a statement that the proceeds from the sale, which was carried out through a book building process, amounted to 1.9 billion Swedish crowns ($225 million) and would generate a capital gain of about 350 million crowns. The capital gain from the divestment of shares in Deutz would be booked in the third quarter, according to Volvo.

We are going to start production in India in 2017

The BAUMA experience: I have attended BAUMAs in different parts of world including China and Germany and, of course, India. It was 10 years ago when I made my first trip to India, and being a former board member in Volvo India, I am well-acquainted with the country?s business.

Clean Diesel Engines

To begin with, Off Highway Research, a part of KHL group in their half yearly report that in terms of percentage growth, India is expected to be the most buoyant major market in the near-term, with 21 per cent growth forecast this year

A Step Towards Make in India

Volvo Penta will begin production of 5 and 8-litre industrial engines in India, aimed at the Indian market, next year. A step close to its commitment towards ?Make in India?, Volvo Penta has announced its plan to produce industrial engines locally for the Indian customers.

New responsibilities

Jonas Nilsson has been appointed as Head of Volvo Penta in India, as of September 1, 2015. He is responsible for the market activities, which includes marketing, sales, logistics, aftermarket, finance and accounting and human resources.

Volvo plans to combine units

With an aim to lower the costs and share resources, AB Volvo plans to combine all its independent entities in India under a single arm. The various entities of the company include VE Commercials, Volvo Buses,Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Penta, Volvo Trucks and Volvo-IT.

Volvo Trucks India FuelWatch 2014

Volvo Trucks India FuelWatch 2014 competition is a part of Volvo Trucks? efforts to educate drivers, fleet managers, customers and other stakeholders on the importance of good driving practices such as improving fuel efficiency, reducing cost

R Satyanarayana Bags the Best Driver Award

R. Satyanarayana of BGR Mining & Infra was adjudged the winner of the 5th edition of Volvo Trucks FuelWatch 2014 competition held at a coal mining site in Managuru, near Kothagudem, Telengana on 11th and 12th June 2014.

Olof Persson new Volvo CEO

The Board of Directors of AB Volvo has decided to appoint Olof Persson, 46, currently President of Volvo Construction Equipment, as the new President and CEO of Volvo.

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