en.Wedoany.com Reported - During the 2026 Volvo Days event held this week in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) showcased how its latest strategic investments are translating into tangible benefits through new products and services, while simultaneously strengthening its retail network and regional industrial footprint. The event attracted a record number of visitors who experienced Volvo CE's latest machines and digital innovations firsthand and interacted with the teams behind them. The event theme, "Smarter solutions. Powered by you," highlighted how long-term strategic investments are driving Volvo CE's transformation, with every product, service, and experience on display designed to enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainable success.
Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE, stated that Volvo Days is a platform for showing, not telling. In an increasingly complex world, the company has clearly defined its focus areas for investment, and what is being shown is how these decisions translate into real impact for customers, bringing them closer to customer operations, making them more responsive, and enhancing resilience in uncertain environments. Volvo CE is demonstrating its transition towards a more integrated, solution-driven approach, combining machines, services, and digital technology to support evolving customer needs. Through targeted industry segmentation, the company can offer more precise, application-specific solutions in sectors like quarrying, mining, and construction, helping customers remain competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
Hanna Ihnatovich, Head of International Regions, noted that in international markets, customers face vastly different realities, and the company's role is to be a trusted partner, helping them navigate change with the right combination of machines, technology, and services. Volvo CE stated that it is continuously accelerating investments in products and solutions, having launched approximately 80 new and updated machine models in recent years and expanded its service portfolio by 50%. Currently, nearly 16,000 next-generation machines are in operation globally, delivering improvements in productivity, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.
At the 2026 Volvo Days, this progress was reflected in a range of new and upgraded compact and heavy machines. Highlights included the European debut of the ECR255 and ECR355 short-tail crawler excavators, along with the compact ECR90, EC65, and wheeled EW65, as well as the EC560 crawler excavator. Electrification remained a key focus, with the A40 Electric articulated hauler (now in series production alongside the A30 Electric) displayed alongside the EWR150 Electric, underscoring the growth of Volvo CE's electric product line. Digital innovation took center stage, with Site Solutions featuring a dedicated session on the agenda for the first time. By combining connectivity with data-driven insights, Volvo CE helps customers optimize performance and make smarter decisions, supporting a new era in the construction industry.
Volvo CE is strengthening its industrial and retail footprint to get closer to customers, shorten lead times, and mitigate supply chain disruptions. In Europe, this includes an investment of SEK 9.2 billion, of which SEK 702 million is allocated for a new excavator assembly plant in Eskilstuna, Sweden, with production scheduled to begin in 2028. The plant will have an annual capacity of 3,500 machines, marking Volvo CE's first excavator manufacturing base in Sweden. This investment is complemented by the acquisition of Swecon, expanding Volvo CE's reach to directly cover approximately 70% of its retail business in Europe. As a key element for future growth, this acquisition strengthens Volvo CE's position in the value chain and secures the customer interface, enabling closer proximity to customers and deeper relationships. This, in turn, unlocks new value through integrated, solution-based offerings while increasing penetration rates for services, parts, and workshop solutions, driving higher profitability and more resilient earnings, supporting the company's broader transition towards sustainable site solutions.
Carl Slotte, Head of Region Europe, stated that Eskilstuna is a powerful symbol of the commitment to Europe. By investing closer to customers, the company enhances its ability to respond faster, collaborate more closely, and support customers in maintaining competitiveness in a rapidly changing market. Additionally, the new Volvo A50 articulated hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment received a Red Dot Design Award, recognizing its safety-led approach that improves visibility and situational awareness in the articulated hauler segment. Proving that safety is embedded in its DNA, the team behind the new Volvo A50 once again pushed design boundaries, far exceeding existing ISO standards to prioritize operator sightlines and safe interaction around the machine. Volvo CE also launched its first fully electric wheeled excavator, the EWR150 Electric, to the market, becoming the first to offer this zero-emission machine to customers in Europe. This 15-17 ton machine is specifically developed to meet modern construction demands, delivering the same proven performance, comfort, and reliability as traditional diesel models, but with zero exhaust emissions. Furthermore, the company expanded its portfolio of intelligent machine solutions by introducing a certifiable onboard weighing system for Volvo wheel loaders. This new solution, fully integrated via Load Assist, provides Legal-for-Trade (LFT) weight measurements directly from the machine, reducing reliance on external weighbridges and third-party weighing systems, and offering the accuracy, reliability, and compliance required for commercial use.
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