Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Mikael Liljestrand, Melker Jernberg, Maria Andrén and Governor of Värmland Georg Andrén. Image: Volvo CE
Volvo Construction Equipment has opened up its new facilities to support its electric wheel loader ambitions.
Volvo CE has opened a new facility in Arvika, Sweden, as part of its global strategic investment in sustainable solutions. Volvo CE aims to be entirely fossil-free by 2040 and achieve 35 percent of electric machine sales by 2030.
“This new facility is an inspiration for a future built on sustainable solutions,” Melker Jernberg, head of Volvo CE, said.
“We are proud to be at the forefront of industry change with large-scale investments, not just here in Arvika but around the globe, that support a transformation towards electrification. Together, we are moving closer towards fossil-free machines.”
The new building in Arvika is the latest addition to the Swedish site, which focuses on medium and large wheel loaders. It is approximately 1,500 sq m and was constructed in less than a year following an investment of SEK 65 million ($6.3 million) in 2023. It allows the site to free up areas inside its existing factory for the production of electric wheel loaders.
According to Volvo CE, the new building is designated an after-flow facility. It is where wheel loaders will come for the final stage in the production process and where visitors can test drive the latest machines fresh from the assembly line.
“Action on climate change is nothing new to us here in Arvika, but it is incredibly exciting to see our vision come to life with these new facilities,” Mikael Liljestrand, general manager at Arvika, said.
“We now have the framework in place to drive electrification and expand our growing global portfolio of electric wheel loaders.
“This will have a positive impact on our industry and society as a whole, but it is also a personal journey for each of us here in Arvika who are playing a significant role in building a more sustainable future.”
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