Volvo CE Inaugurates $100 Million North American Expansion

On March 21, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) cut the ribbon on its $100 million expansion program at its Shippensburg, Pa., facility. In addition to the official opening of a new headquarters building for the Americas, the event also marked the start of wheel loader production at the company’s North American base in Shippensburg. Joining Volvo CE president Pat Olney in the inauguration ceremony were United States Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Alan Walker and Swedish Ambassador to the United States Jonas Hafström, along with 1,000 employees and many other distinguished guests.

The investment affirms Volvo CE’s long-term confidence in the North American market and consolidates its North American operations onto one site. The opening of the new building also marks the successful relocation of the sales office from Asheville, N.C., to Shippensburg.

“This should serve as a very clear signal that Volvo CE is committed to this market and in a better position than ever before to offer our customers products that are made by Americans, for Americans,” said Volvo CE president Pat Olney. “Longer term, building machines closer to our customers will have a positive impact for U.S.-based suppliers, who will gain more business, for customers who will enjoy shorter lead times and for Volvo CE, which will be less exposed to currency swings.”