01.02.2010

JCB and Volvo team up

JCB and Volvo Construction have entered into a framework agreement under which they will co-operate on the engineering and manufacturing of skid steer and compact tracked loader products for distribution under their respective brands and through their respective distributor networks.

It is envisaged that the first mono boom Volvo branded machines will go into production at JCB’s Savannah, Georgia facility by the end of 2010. Volvo will then gradually transfer production of its skid steer loader model from its Pederneiras facility in Brazil.
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A JCB monoboom skid steer

John Patterson, deputy chairman of JCB said: “This agreement will allow us to combine forces in this key product area enabling both brands to compete more effectively.”

Olof Persson president of Volvo Construction Equipment, added: “Volvo customers will benefit from a wider range of models that maintain the high level of product safety and functionality that they expect.”