Oil patch bits: Volvo Construction Equipment expands North American production

Petroleum News

Construction Machinery Industrial LLC said June 17 that Volvo Construction Equipment recently announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint in North America, investing $261 million globally to meet increasing customer demand and improve supply chain resilience.

The Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, facility will begin production of mid- to large-size crawler excavators and add four large wheel loader models to its existing product line.

This move builds on Volvo Construction Equipment's long-term industrial plan and positions North America as a key region in its global manufacturing strategy.

'Bringing excavator production to North America and growing the range of wheel loader models built here has always been part of our long-term industrial plan, so it's exciting to finally share this news with our employees, dealers and customers,' said Scott Young, head of region North America. 'This increase in production capacity means that over 50% of our North American machine supply can be built here in Shippensburg, resulting in shorter lead times while also creating opportunities for supplier growth.'

Alaska customers stand to benefit significantly. With more machines built in North America, CMI, Volvo Construction Equipment's Alaska dealer, will see improved equipment availability, an especially important advantage in a region where logistics are often challenging, and will see faster equipment availability.

Shorter lead times will help contractors and operators keep projects on schedule, particularly during the tight seasonal work windows unique to the state. For Alaska, it means more reliable machine access, faster delivery, and the same Volvo quality.